Here you can find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions from our customers!
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FAQ’s
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FAQ's
Where are Twisted Wood Ukuleles made?
All of our instruments are designed, tested and inspected in Canada by our experienced builders. The majority of our models are constructed to our exact specifications in China. Once they’ve been built, every single instrument is sent back to our Canadian workshop where they undergo a rigorous inspection and testing process. Any of our custom shop are made right here in St.Albert, AB Canada.
What is the Twisted Wood Inspection Process?
Our team of technicians personally inspect every instrument, and ensure each and every one is reliable and performance-ready. You can learn more about our proprietary 5-Step Inspection Process HERE.
What's the difference between each size of ukulele?
The four main sizes of ukuleles are soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone. Each size has an impact on both the sound and the playability of the ukulele. The soprano, concert and tenor ukuleles are actually all tuned to the same notes- GCEA.
Only the Baritone is tuned to the lower pitch of DGBE.
The main difference between these ukuleles is in the tonal character and scale length of the instrument. The larger ukuleles have a deeper, fuller, and louder tone. The smaller ukuleles have a brighter, more traditional sound.
You can learn more by reading our buying guide HERE.
What size of ukulele should I get?
This depends on a variety of factors- including skill level and hand-size. Because soprano ukuleles are inexpensive, lightweight, and have the tightest fret spacing- they are often recommended for beginners or younger players with smaller hands.
Conversely, Tenor ukuleles offer a less forgiving but highly rewarding experience- as the additional weight and fret spacing allows for the use of advanced techniques such as fingerpicking.
The concert ukulele sits between the soprano and the tenor sizes, and the baritone offers a more guitar-like tone. You can learn more by reading our buying guide HERE.
Should I get a laminate or solid wood instrument?
It’s common for high-end instruments to be made with cuts of solid wood, while less expensive models are built with laminate wood.
Laminate is made from pressing multiple layers of wood together with an adhesive. While cost is certainly a contributing factor to the use of laminate or solid wood, both constructions have their benefits.
In general, solid wood instruments are capable of greater projection and sustain, and have a more characterful tone. Laminate instruments are far more durable in a variety of conditions, and stand up to different climates and temperatures far better.
How do I go about learning the ukulele?
There are lots of ways to go about learning this instrument! Check out our Learn To Play section for all the information you need to get started.
Where can I try out a Twisted Wood instrument?
Our instruments are available in stores all over Canada and the US.
Head to our DEALERS page to find an authorized retailer near you!
What is a Weissenborn?
A Weissenborn is a type of lap slide guitar first developed by Hermann Weissenborn in the 1920s. The instruments are characterized by their hollow neck and affinity for Hawaiian-style music.
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