greenscoe
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I like to see what instruments are being made (not just ukes). As a hobby builder, I look for ideas/something to inspire me to spend a couple of weeks in the workshop.
The last few days I've been researching Appalachian dulcimers, listening to them being played, learning about their history and seeing how they are made (Google and YouTube). I think it's correct to say that most people here in the UK have zero or very little knowledge of this American folk instrument.
As a maker, I'm naturally interested in the finer points of construction and the differing ideas about what makes a good instrument.
I came across this video which I thought might interest instrument makers: it certainly was of interest to me!
I know it's not a uke, and I'm not suggesting its message is applicable to ukes. You need to watch it to the end. (less than 2 minutes)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1SlIXc6zxw
The last few days I've been researching Appalachian dulcimers, listening to them being played, learning about their history and seeing how they are made (Google and YouTube). I think it's correct to say that most people here in the UK have zero or very little knowledge of this American folk instrument.
As a maker, I'm naturally interested in the finer points of construction and the differing ideas about what makes a good instrument.
I came across this video which I thought might interest instrument makers: it certainly was of interest to me!
I know it's not a uke, and I'm not suggesting its message is applicable to ukes. You need to watch it to the end. (less than 2 minutes)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1SlIXc6zxw
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