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besley
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The Enya Nova Pro tenor...just wow
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I own the tenor Nova Pro uke and love it. Being a guitar player I also couldn't resist the Nova Go and the Nova Go Mini, ordered both...
Wednesday at 10:41 PM
besley
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Strings
Tenor ukulele
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So did players switch to different strings when the standard tuning went from D to C, because that would sure lower the tension a lot...
Jan 23, 2024
besley
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Tenor ukulele
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Me too - I use 10s on both my 24" and 25.5" scale acoustics - but then I'm not doing any flatpicking at bluegrass jams either.
Jan 23, 2024
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Other than being shorter - are concert or soprano strings not supposed to be thicker than tenor strings so that similar tension can be...
Jan 23, 2024
besley
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Strings
Tenor ukulele
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Interesting point. In the guitar world a short scale would be say 24", while a full scale is probably 25.5". Only a 6% difference, yet...
Jan 23, 2024
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Tenor ukulele
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I haven't tried using concert or soprano strings on my tenor yet, but it's on my to do list. If you look at the actual string gauges...
Jan 23, 2024
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Holding the darn thing...
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Actually playing uke while sitting with the uke resting on your lap only works for pretty small people. Most people will actually be...
Jan 22, 2024
besley
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Holding the darn thing...
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Get a strap! Coming from the guitar world, in which it is the custom to often use a strap even while seated, I just don't understand...
Jan 22, 2024
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Fret sprout, when to expect
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Fret spouting is annoying, but it's super easy to fix. I have a couple of ukes with composite bodies but wood necks that I don't bother...
Jan 14, 2024
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Anyone have a Lotkey 26 Solid Body Uke?
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Action on my Risa tenor stick (1.5mm @ 12th fret)
Jan 4, 2024
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Anyone have a Lotkey 26 Solid Body Uke?
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It is removable. But they are an odd shape and are 3D printed by Risa themselves (see photo) The factory action is sort of meant to be...
Jan 4, 2024
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Anyone have a Lotkey 26 Solid Body Uke?
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I was wondering about that unusual saddle. Is it removable? If not, how does one adjust the action? Thanks!
Jan 4, 2024
besley
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Anyone have a Lotkey 26 Solid Body Uke?
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Well of course I've thought about the Risa stick too. What are the "quirks" you've found with your Risa stick? Is string wear and...
Jan 3, 2024
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Anyone have a Lotkey 26 Solid Body Uke?
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I've been hankering (yes, my folks talked like that.....) for a solid body uke for quiet practicing. I could just buy a RISA Stick...
Jan 3, 2024
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