Griffis
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Well, I don't think of myself as much of a UAS sufferer. I've been down that road, with acoustic and electric guitars, basses, analog synthesizers (and scads of accoutrements.) I also used to collect tons of other things...books, films, vinyl, Halloween paraphernalia...
At any rate, my family and I have pared down extensively. It feels wonderful and we aren't going back to owning a bunch of stuff.
However, (there's always a catch, right?) we do plan to get a nylon string guitar for my wife to replace one that got destroyed.
I also asked here recently about the Martin OXK, but I already have two sopranos and am satisfied with them. No reason for another unless both of mine are lost, stolen, burst into flames, etc.
But, one thing I have always wanted is a taropatch. I've never even played one, or seen one in the wild. But what a lovely sound!
I have owned multiple 12 string acoustic and electric guitars, but I found the tension on the acoustic 12s was so great it was prone to cause neck twist, bridge lift, bellying of the soundboard, so I kept them tuned low or detuned them further when not in heavy use. Electric 12s, I just didn't play often, cool as they are. Plus, tuning those things, sheesh.
But I always thought an 8 string uke, with fewer strings, nylon strings, would have lower tension, fewer strings to tune, etc.
Too, I used to play mandolin, and my wife and I played a lot of guitar/mando duets. I miss that but can't really play mandolin any more due to hand problem.
For years, off and on, I have searched online for a taropatch and only came across expensive vintage ones or custom made instruments.
I assumed it would never happen. I even considered trying to make one out of a 4 string uke, but that's another thing that I'm never gonna do.
Well, silly moi, why did I never just look up "8 string ukulele" instead of "taropatch?"
It was that simple! I looked them up that way on Amazon and booyah! Quite a few options. I was really excited.
Particularly jazzed to learn Oscar Schmidt makes one. Laminate, and cheap. Right up my alley. An Oscar Schmidt OU2 and OU3 were among my first ukes and while not great, high end instruments, I enjoyed them and miss them. In fact, my current (low G) concert is a Mitchell which, headstock shape and logo aside, is the same uke as the OU3.
Why didn't anyone here tell me there were cheap taropatches?? You're supposed to be helping me!!!
So, I've read some reviews, watched a lot of YT vids, etc., and searched UU for threads about this instrument.
But now that you know my entire life story (sorry--just excited!) I would very much love to hear from anyone here who owns or has experience with the Oscar Schmidt OU28T please.
It may very well be my next (and likely final) uke purchase a couple months down the road if I can manage it financially. My wife's guitar has to come first so we can make music together again. But if I can pull off this poor man's taropatch at some point, perhaps it will double the sweetness of that music, at least on my end!
Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
At any rate, my family and I have pared down extensively. It feels wonderful and we aren't going back to owning a bunch of stuff.
However, (there's always a catch, right?) we do plan to get a nylon string guitar for my wife to replace one that got destroyed.
I also asked here recently about the Martin OXK, but I already have two sopranos and am satisfied with them. No reason for another unless both of mine are lost, stolen, burst into flames, etc.
But, one thing I have always wanted is a taropatch. I've never even played one, or seen one in the wild. But what a lovely sound!
I have owned multiple 12 string acoustic and electric guitars, but I found the tension on the acoustic 12s was so great it was prone to cause neck twist, bridge lift, bellying of the soundboard, so I kept them tuned low or detuned them further when not in heavy use. Electric 12s, I just didn't play often, cool as they are. Plus, tuning those things, sheesh.
But I always thought an 8 string uke, with fewer strings, nylon strings, would have lower tension, fewer strings to tune, etc.
Too, I used to play mandolin, and my wife and I played a lot of guitar/mando duets. I miss that but can't really play mandolin any more due to hand problem.
For years, off and on, I have searched online for a taropatch and only came across expensive vintage ones or custom made instruments.
I assumed it would never happen. I even considered trying to make one out of a 4 string uke, but that's another thing that I'm never gonna do.
Well, silly moi, why did I never just look up "8 string ukulele" instead of "taropatch?"
It was that simple! I looked them up that way on Amazon and booyah! Quite a few options. I was really excited.
Particularly jazzed to learn Oscar Schmidt makes one. Laminate, and cheap. Right up my alley. An Oscar Schmidt OU2 and OU3 were among my first ukes and while not great, high end instruments, I enjoyed them and miss them. In fact, my current (low G) concert is a Mitchell which, headstock shape and logo aside, is the same uke as the OU3.
Why didn't anyone here tell me there were cheap taropatches?? You're supposed to be helping me!!!
So, I've read some reviews, watched a lot of YT vids, etc., and searched UU for threads about this instrument.
But now that you know my entire life story (sorry--just excited!) I would very much love to hear from anyone here who owns or has experience with the Oscar Schmidt OU28T please.
It may very well be my next (and likely final) uke purchase a couple months down the road if I can manage it financially. My wife's guitar has to come first so we can make music together again. But if I can pull off this poor man's taropatch at some point, perhaps it will double the sweetness of that music, at least on my end!
Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
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