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Went to the Big Island last year. We stayed in Kona and took day trips all around the island. If you want to see things on Hawai'i you are going to...

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04-11-2018, 08:00 AM

Uke Don replied to a thread Martins - Strings on Tuners in Uke Talk

Exactly that.

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04-11-2018, 04:39 AM

Uke Don replied to a thread Teaching Kids ukulele in Uke Talk

You might start here for the Canadian Schools curriculum http://www.ukuleleintheclassroom.com/.

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04-10-2018, 03:11 PM

Uke Don replied to a thread NUD: Ukulele Clock in Uke Talk

I've had a few ukes that I should have just put a clock in....

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04-10-2018, 03:08 PM

Uke Don replied to a thread Ammoon 21" in Uke Talk

I'm beginning to understand why you have so many ukes :).

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04-10-2018, 09:34 AM

Uke Don replied to a thread Enya tenor uke strings in Ukulele Beginners

I have both the HPL and a mahogany Enya. Frankly, the original strings are rubbish. You will find it so much more enjoyable to play with a decent...

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04-10-2018, 09:24 AM

Uke Don replied to a thread Martins - Strings on Tuners in Uke Talk

It's not the usual way, but not wrong. I've seen James Hill string one of his DaSilva ukes with Peghead tuners that way. It would drive me nuts...

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04-10-2018, 09:10 AM

Uke Don replied to a thread String Changing Tips? in Uke Talk

A few tricks - - Use blue painters tape to temporarily hold the stings in the slots on a slotted bridge. Or use a capo to hold them against the...

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04-09-2018, 12:56 PM

Uke Don replied to a thread Uke Porn in Ukulele Building / Luthier's Lounge

"Mahogany and terrified sitka spruce" - Maybe you should play more gently :).

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04-09-2018, 12:49 PM

Uke Don replied to a thread Liking my Outdoor Ukulele - want another in Uke Talk

Worth Browns on my Moonshine, so I can see them :).

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04-09-2018, 09:47 AM

Uke Don replied to a thread Two words with a twist in General Discussion

College Counselor

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04-09-2018, 09:40 AM

Uke Don replied to a thread A question about changing tuners on a possible new purchase. in Uke Talk

Thanks for the link. Very useful, since I'm a data geek.

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04-09-2018, 08:12 AM

Uke Don replied to a thread Comprehensive Ukulele Method for intermediate? in Uke Talk

Take a look at The Ukulele Way from James Hill. You can join for free and check out some lessons to see if it is the right level for you. He...

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04-07-2018, 03:38 AM

Uke Don replied to a thread What Motivates You to Practice? in Uke Talk

Very interesting range of responses. Seems like fear is a good motivator (as in many other areas of life :)). Thanks to all for taking the time to...

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04-07-2018, 03:28 AM

Uke Don replied to a thread which type of D'Addario uke string is best? in Uke Talk

You might consider Oasis Warm or Worth Brown. Might get a better result. And you get two string sets in each pack.

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04-07-2018, 03:26 AM

Uke Don replied to a thread headstock crack repair in Guitar Discussion

You will need to spread the crack a bit if you can (carefully) and then just work in the glue as much as possible. Clamp it well and wipe off the...

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04-07-2018, 03:23 AM

Uke Don replied to a thread The Glory of Love - pg 90 in The Daily Ukulele in Song Help

Try playing the Ebdim as a barre chord. Barre the second fret, then middle and ring on the 2nd and 4th strings.

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04-06-2018, 11:55 AM

Uke Don replied to a thread Frequent string changes in Uke Talk

The only downside to changing back and forth is that the strings always need time to stretch, even if they have been used before. When I went...

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04-06-2018, 07:57 AM

Uke Don started a thread What Motivates You to Practice? in Uke Talk

What motivates you to practice? I don't mean just playing stuff you already know and enjoy, but keeping your skills sharp and learning new things. ...

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04-05-2018, 03:06 PM

Uke Don replied to a thread Restoration question, can you preserve a crumbling label? in Ukulele Building / Luthier's Lounge

Two suggestions: 1. Take a photo as Alain suggested. 2. Call Gryphon Stringed Instruments in Palo Alto, California (650-493-2131) and ask for...

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04-05-2018, 02:29 PM

Uke Don replied to a thread How would you rate Ukulele Magazine? in Uke Talk

I would also give it a 7. Very slickly produced and lots of nice ukes to look at but many ads. Some of the articles are helpful. Not sure I will...

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