Steve Grimes Tenor Ukulele

henrydu · Dec 25, 2014

I'm so lucky to have a change to play Grimes ukulele from a friend.
This uke had beautiful Ziricote back&sides, and redwood top.
It sounds fantastic.

I become his big fan and hope to order one soon. Does anyone like Steve Grimes here too?

Here is the sound sample that I play "Keanuhea" of Daniel's song.
https://soundcloud.com/henrydu/01-keanuhea-sg-sample

Some pictures I took by iphone as below:

mm stan · Dec 25, 2014

Wow nice to let Each Other Try ukes..The Grimes Must Sound Amazing

coolcow · Dec 25, 2014

The Grimes ukulele is definitely a remarkable instrument...you gotta give it a try Stan

Steve has been building guitar for over 30 years, he's more well known in the guitar world. This uke is one of the best ukulele i've ever played. Perfect intonation, remarkable sustain and wonderful warmth and clarity to each note. Very well balanced...and very easy to play. He's very passionate in what's he's doing, he pays close attention to details especially the sounding of the soundboard...I think his work deserves more attention in the uke community.

Henry....Great playing...oh couldn't see the pics you mentioned...

henrydu · Dec 25, 2014

Thanks for reminding me. I'm not familiar with the operating on this forum.

Already uploading some pics to the original post.

NewKid · Dec 25, 2014

I was able to try a redwood/zirocote tenor when Steve attended a luthiers convention here in Washington this past summer. He struck me as a humble man for such an accomplished builder. And yes, I'm a fan too.

Your short list list of ukuleles is very impressive Henry. A Grimes instrument would certainly fit there as he was Eric DeVine's mentor.

coolkayaker1 · Dec 25, 2014

I've learned of a new builder, courtesy of Don and Henry.

henrydu · Dec 25, 2014

NewKid said:
I was able to try that redwood/zirocote tenor when Steve attended a luthiers convention here in Washington this past summer. He struck me as a humble man for such an accomplished builder. And yes, I'm a fan too.

Your short list list of ukuleles is very impressive Henry. A Grimes instrument would certainly fit there as he was Eric DeVine's mentor.

Very glad to hear that you like Grimes too.
God!! I didn't know that Steve was Eric's mentor before!! What a surprise to me.

Stevelele · Dec 25, 2014

i have an all koa grimes coming to me soon. Not only does he make amazing ukuleles, but he's also one of the nicest people I've ever met.

mm stan · Dec 25, 2014

Yes I may get one Jen ....

you all are not making it easy on me..

hawaii 50 · Dec 25, 2014

mm stan said:
Yes I may get one Jen .... you all are not making it easy on me..

this is funny you are the one who told me not to get one...haha...

Dan Uke · Dec 25, 2014

hawaii 50 said:
this is funny you are the one who told me not to get one...haha...

he said that so he could get a higher spot on the waitlist! hahaha

mm stan · Dec 25, 2014

Ha ha danny I told him this initially 2 years ago....he's making it sound like it was recently...
I seem to remember someone giving you and others a hard time on a certain builder until 4 months ago and now he raves about him...way more times shorter time than me..Ha ha

hawaii 50 · Dec 25, 2014

nongdam said:
he said that so he could get a higher spot on the waitlist! hahaha

Haha..good one Daniel

2 years ago there was a 3 year wait....now I have no more money....

haha

sam13 · Dec 26, 2014

Nice Uke ... and that is a long wait ... long time to play my Ponos ... HAHA ...

Dan Uke · Dec 26, 2014

hawaii 50 said:
Haha..good one Daniel

2 years ago there was a 3 year wait....now I have no more money.... haha

can't wait to try your ukes!!

hawaii 50 · Dec 26, 2014

nongdam said:
can't wait to try your ukes!!

I better change all the strings on my ukes then...haha...

henrydu · Dec 26, 2014

hawaii 50 said:
I better change all the strings on my ukes then...haha...

I remembered that Len's favorite strings is southcoast HML-RW, right?
This set of strings fit very well on Grimes Uke.

Ukulele Eddie · Dec 26, 2014

Henrydu, looks like the incredible uke is in some serious player hands. Very nicely done on the sound sample!!! I love Daniel Ho's instrumentals (he also has a very since singing voice) and you did that one justice.

henrydu · Dec 27, 2014

Ukulele Eddie said:
Henrydu, looks like the incredible uke is in some serious player hands. Very nicely done on the sound sample!!! I love Daniel Ho's instrumentals (he also has a very since singing voice) and you did that one justice.

Eddie, thanks for your nice comments.
Daniel Ho is the one of my favorite musicians. He just came to Taiwan and brought us a wonderful concert two weeks ago.

hawaii 50 · Dec 27, 2014

henrydu said:
I remembered that Len's favorite strings is southcoast HML-RW, right?
This set of strings fit very well on Grimes Uke.

Yes Henry I still use the Southcoast HML-RW strings...but I am also using Oasis with Fremont Soloist Low G on a lot of my ukes now(or again)....

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