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This YouTube channel is outstanding. I can’t believe that they only have 374 Subscribers. It’s the Channel for Hawaiian Music Supply and it features some of the best Ukuleles and Ukulele playing you will find anywhere! Check it out if you haven’t already!

I’m a committed Baritone player for many reasons. I’m typically pretty utilitarian in my selection of instruments. I played an Ohana for a few years and after much work to it still never really enjoyed the playability and tone (and inconsistent intonation). Based on a recommendation here, I...

Sold some guitars and have been waiting for a custom baritone to capture my eyes and ears. Came in yesterday and I am stunned at the quality of build, tone and playability. 5 String Baritone. Curly Maple Back & Sides, German Spruce Top and Maple Neck. Their is nothing “thin” about the sound...

A lot of the custom builders make longer scale tenor ukuleles with 1.5” nut width. Do anyone know of a non-custom manufacturers that make a long neck with 1.5” nut as well? mark

Got a weird question……. LOL I’m taking remote “zoom” lessons and making great progress on Baritone. I practice at least two hours a day (approx. 30 minutes at a time) and am really enjoying it; however, I’ve noticed how tense I feel after the sessions and catch myself even “holding my...

Does any one know anything about Dan Ryerson ukuleles? I haven’t heard of this builder.

I bought the Kenali baritone that was in the marketplace. Beautiful grafted walnut and Sitka spruce top. Turns out I live just a couple of hours from Kevin so I drove over this morning. Kevin’s a real nice guy and makes a very good baritone. It’s deep bodied, light as a feather and the...

I have an Ohana Baritone that just drives me crazy. Cannot keep the thing intonated. I’m ready to chunk it and get a new one. How about some recommendations for a quality Baritone at the $750 price point…… Appreciated!

I’m looking for a good strap for my ukuleles. Big guy (6’3”) and everything that I have tried seems to place the Ukulele at about chest level (adjusted all the way down)……. Not an ideal playing location. Any recs for a quality, large ukulele strap? Mark

I’m looking for sources for Baritone sized tonewood. I’ve been building primarily tenors and would like to build a few baritones. I’ve checked vendors like LMII, Stew Mac and Hibdon and not really finding much for Baritone. Any help is appreciated!

Having to downsize my shop space. I just sold my table saw, 14" Band Saw and 18" Drill Press as they just ate up too much space. I already have a Byrnes 4" Table Saw that I love. Use it for all softs of tasks including cutting fret slots. Would like to hear recommendations on brands of...

Does anyone know of any tutorial or info on building a string-through bridge? I’m building a soprano ukulele for each of my young grandchildren and would like to use this style bridge. I’ve built using tie-blocks and pinned bridges but never a string-through. Hell I’ve never even seen one...

It seems that the UU Lessons are tailored the Tenor, Concert, etc. I’m wanting to learn the baritone (“dgbe”). Any ideas on what resources to use to learn the Baritone?

Is there any need for a bridge patch on the inside of the sound board if the bridge is going to be a tie-block (classical style) bridge? I can't think of a structural reason for it but wanted to bounce it off others more experienced. Thank!

Just bought a new Ohana BK35 (solid mahogany baritone). For the money $299, it's a really good Uke. I'm primarily a guitar player and the Standard Baritone tuning DGBE comes in handy for transitioning my playing to the Ukulele; however, was wondering how do most people tune the Baritone...

Anybody worked with Purple Heart for back & sides? I'm finishing up a mahogany and Sitka guitar for my oldest daughter and getting ready to build something for my youngest. She wants a tenor ukulele that's "purple". Anything I need to know about working it? Does it bend OK? Is it "oily" and...

Folks, What type of paper do you use to produce your soundhold lable? And then what type of glue are you using attach it? Thanks, Mark

Ok, received the thin Peghead veneers to delineate between the mahogany and Indian Rosewood portions of the Peghead. Also picked up some Steve Smith Epoxy. I am thinking about making a Black, White, Black sandwich with the thin veneers and then gluing between the mahogany and Indian Rosewood...

Took the clamps off after gluing the veneers to the top of the peghead and the ebony plate was cracked the entire length. Used clamping cauls so not sure what happened. Used LMI White glue. What would be the best way to remove? Thanks for your help! Mark

Any one using a down draft table for sanding? After a bad reaction to MDF dust I'm interested in checking these out. If you have one : 1) Does it do a good job keeping most of the dust outta the air? 2) What brand/size are you using? Would you recommend it? Any help appreciated! Thanks, Mark