homerB
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I have been looking at tenor ukuleles made by DeVine, DaSilva, and Beau Hannam? Any words of wisdom about making a choice?
Thank you all for these thoughts. I have played guitar for many years and have recently become enamored of the ukulele. I like an instrument with a complex tone. Warm, of course, is good, but not enough in my view to justify the expense of a custom instrument. There must be that something extra that identifies the maker.
Here's a wise suggestion. Buy anything any of those three builders will sell you. ANYTHING.
I just ran across this video interview with James Hill talking about what he likes and gives advice to people who are trying to get ukulele built . THere are three options and the best builders may only be able to offer two of them your choice is to decide which of those two options you want most. James talks about how his ukulele's top is a little concaved at the bridge but that means the wood was thin enough to make it "sing" if the wood was thicker it wouldn't sound as good. In a 20 min interview with pepe-romero.
http://liveukulele.com/interview-with-pepe-romero-jr-james-hill/
I have been looking at tenor ukuleles made by DeVine, DaSilva, and Beau Hannam? Any words of wisdom about making a choice?
I have been looking at tenor ukuleles made by DeVine, DaSilva, and Beau Hannam? Any words of wisdom about making a choice?
I trust you don't mind waiting a year or so in the least to get it. Guess the best words of wisdom would be to take the one who will accept the commission.
I have been looking at tenor ukuleles made by DeVine, DaSilva, and Beau Hannam? Any words of wisdom about making a choice?[/QUOT
YOU MISSED CHUCK MOORE MAN... RU KIDDING ME
I have been looking at tenor ukuleles made by DeVine, DaSilva, and Beau Hannam? Any words of wisdom about making a choice?[/QUOT
YOU MISSED CHUCK MOORE MAN... RU KIDDING ME
True true....Chuck is the master. Hope to be blessed with a MB at some point.
When I was looking it was Chuck Moore,Rick Turner,and Devine. Only advice to give is listen to videos and hear the sound as best you can. Even better if you can go to get togethers where people have them to try in person.
Good luck on your journey. Good stuff looking at customs.
YOU MISSED CHUCK MOORE MAN... RU KIDDING ME
You might want to consider adding John S.Kinnard Ukuleles into the mix. You are looking at first rate Luthiers!! John S. Kinnard ranks up there with the very best of them.