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Jim Hanks replied to a thread Plant-based recorders in Other Instruments

One thing to consider if you're getting the 415hz version is that woods at that pitch are usually much more expensive. I wish he had a 392hz version.

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04-21-2018, 08:49 AM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread Thick strings in Ukulele Beginners

Try some fluorocarbons. Lots of brands but Martin M600 is a good place to start - cheap and available almost anywhere.

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04-21-2018, 02:36 AM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread Hello, from GDAE tuner in Hartford, CT in New Member Introductions

There are those here who do it. Search for "fifths tuning" to,get started:...

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04-18-2018, 01:23 PM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread Kanilea honu concert in Uke Talk

Imua iET: http://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/showthread.php?122296-NTMUD-Imua-iET Chambered body electric tenor

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04-17-2018, 03:37 PM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread Kanilea honu concert in Uke Talk

To OP, very nice. I like turtles on ukes: http://i.imgur.com/kpsZmyb.jpg

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04-17-2018, 03:35 PM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread Kanilea honu concert in Uke Talk

Not to derail the thread, but which 3? Koaloha D-VI? Kanilea GL-6? There's another one?

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04-17-2018, 03:23 PM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread " FS Brand new Magic Fluke Flea - $150" in Ukulele Marketplace

Any interest in trade for Ohana TKS-15E tenor?

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04-17-2018, 07:02 AM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread Advice on baritone purchase in Buying Tips

Agree. Cordoba has been doing some good things larely. Here are some fairly recent thoughts on that: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBraX6hc5Qg...

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04-17-2018, 06:52 AM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread Mandolin/mandola/octave mandolin/mandocello tunings in Uke Talk

Welcome to UU! If you search for "fifths tuning" you'll find previous discussions on this topic. Try this:...

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04-16-2018, 03:31 PM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread FS: Kala KA-KSLNG long neck soprano in koa in Ukulele Marketplace

Somebody better grab that before my UAS kicks in. :drool:

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04-16-2018, 06:32 AM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread Advice on baritone purchase in Buying Tips

For 20", consider Ohana: https://www.mimsukes.com/listing/mims-ukes-ohana-baritone-bk-35g-all-solid-mahogany-gloss-setup-ukulele-uke-495/10653422

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04-15-2018, 02:16 AM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread Review: Kala SLNG longneck soprano in Ukulele Reviews

I still recommend the SLNG to folks who are undecided what to buy as a first uke. I also got mine from Mim, but like some others said, I've moved on...

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04-15-2018, 02:05 AM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread Need string change help: T-I CF127 in Uke Tech Support

I know right? :p It has been a long time since I changed wound strings (*) and I have always used the technique Booli's first picture for them, just...

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04-14-2018, 04:55 AM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread Shima Ukulele - finally came! (+Sound sample video) in Uke Talk

Huh, very interesting. (I don't need a long neck, don't need another long neck....) How do you like the strings? Sound pretty good. Do you think...

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04-14-2018, 04:52 AM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread Ease of Reaching Hard to Reach Chords in Uke Talk

It depends. Might be a little easier but I would think things like action height and string tension would have more of an effect that fret spacing....

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04-14-2018, 04:48 AM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread Classical Strings on Baritone Ukulele in Uke Talk

the first - the second will be way too floppy. You may need to experiment with different string tensions to find the tension/tuning you like. Change...

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04-14-2018, 03:27 AM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread Shima Ukulele - finally came! (+Sound sample video) in Uke Talk

Very nice. I know you like low action. Did you have to ask for that specifically or it just came like that "by default"?

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04-14-2018, 03:18 AM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread String Height - Big Deal? in Uke Talk

"ideal" is subjective but I do go by the 2.5mm number. I have had some 3mm or a little higher and I can definitely feel the difference - just easier...

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04-14-2018, 03:16 AM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread My custom ordered Kimo Koa Tenor Ukulele - The New York Minute Koa Tenor Ukulele in Uke Talk

Kimo has definitely joined the ranks of the elite ukulele makers. Or maybe he's just finally getting recognized as such. Congrats!

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04-13-2018, 04:19 PM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread Need string change help: T-I CF127 in Uke Tech Support

Finished - not super happy with the basses. man those are thick Full size pics: https://imgur.com/a/YUUPu

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04-13-2018, 04:15 PM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread Need string change help: T-I CF127 in Uke Tech Support

not a problem

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04-13-2018, 03:01 PM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread Sound sample: Cordoba 1/4 size guitar, E tuning in Guitar Videos

love that Kinnard. :drool:

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04-13-2018, 02:58 PM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread Need string change help: T-I CF127 in Uke Tech Support

now *that* was TMI. :eek:

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04-13-2018, 01:30 PM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread Newbie who needs help changing her strings in New Member Introductions

Is it a slotted bridge? If so, this should help:

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04-13-2018, 01:23 PM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread foldable travel uke kickstarter in Uke Talk

It actually looks pretty cool as a design piece. It's hard to imagine it being all that useful as an instrument.

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04-13-2018, 01:12 PM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread foldable travel uke kickstarter in Uke Talk

Now that's funny! :biglaugh:

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04-13-2018, 01:07 PM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread Need string change help: T-I CF127 in Uke Tech Support

Thanks ubulele. Another good tip. Hmm, fire or nail polish? Is that even a question? :p :rock:

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04-13-2018, 02:45 AM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread Need string change help: T-I CF127 in Uke Tech Support

Thanks again Booli. Yeah, I can see the Mini being an additional challenge. Honestly, I don't think that one will be staying long term anyway so I'm...

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04-13-2018, 01:35 AM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread If I do something that brave again, someone please stop me! in Uke Talk

Bring pepper spray next time? :p

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04-13-2018, 01:33 AM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread Requinto guitar in Guitar Discussion

The ones (ok, one) I've tried wasn't "smaller enough" than a guitar to tempt me.

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