Description
The Lanikai QMBLCEC sits at the intersection of striking aesthetics and stage-ready functionality within Lanikai’s contemporary ukulele lineup. Constructed entirely of highly figured quilted maple, this concert-sized ukulele delivers a bright, articulate fundamental tone with rapid decay, making it highly effective for cutting through a dense live mix. The addition of a smooth cutaway provides the player with unimpeded access to the upper register for extended chord voicings and complex melodic work.
Equipped with an active Fishman preamp system, it is engineered for a seamless transition from acoustic practice to amplified performance. The concert scale length offers a practical balance between the extreme portability of a soprano and the broader fret spacing of a tenor, providing comfortable string tension and accurate intonation across the fretboard. It serves as a highly reliable tool for gigging musicians and dedicated enthusiasts requiring consistent performance both in the studio and on stage.
Who Is This For?
This instrument is precisely tailored for gigging ukulele players, recording musicians, and advancing students who require reliable amplification and clean note articulation. The concert scale accommodates players who find tenor ukuleles too bulky but require more fretboard spacing than a traditional soprano, while the bright maple tone perfectly suits complex, fingerstyle chordal arrangements.
Key Features:
Tonewoods & Body Construction
The top, back, and sides are crafted from highly figured quilted maple, finished in a translucent blue that highlights the intricate wood grain. Acoustically, maple yields a focused, punchy midrange with crisp highs and minimal harmonic overtones, ensuring distinct note separation when strumming fast rhythms. The cutaway body design allows effortless reach to the higher frets without compromising the instrument’s structural integrity or acoustic projection.
Neck Profile & Playability
Featuring a standard concert scale length, the neck is engineered for comfortable fretting and optimal string tension. The fretboard utilizes standard dot inlays for straightforward navigation, paired with a slightly wider nut width typical of Lanikai models to offer ample string spacing. This construction mitigates finger cramping during complex passages and facilitates cleaner chord execution up and down the neck.
Hardware & Electronics
The QMBLCEC is fitted with a Fishman acoustic amplification system, complete with a side-mounted preamp control panel. This active pickup effectively captures the natural acoustic resonance and sharp attack of the maple body, converting it into a clean, low-noise signal for PA systems or acoustic amplifiers. Furthermore, the slotted headstock is equipped with open-gear tuners, which reduce the overall weight of the neck and provide highly stable, precise tuning adjustments.
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