Interesting and good looking but I'm not sure that I'm really all that excited about the sound it produces. A lot of the 8 string ukuleles are rated as "quiet" and I think this Kala just might be in that category. I've re-strung it so we'll see if the sound/tone improves. The one I received looked nice and well finished: However it was dried out. The fretboard was in real need of some D'Addario Hydrate therapy. I think it was in storeroom inventory for too long prior to sale. So, I don't recommend it, or not recommend it. Go try one out and see if it's the fit for you.