Picked up this wonderful uke yesterday at Elderly Instruments. I am very happy with it.
NUD Romero
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about2
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Looks lovely. Is it a Replica? We’re you able to pick it out in person? What factors made you chose it over other options?
OP
OP
Yes it is the REP-SM-7008. I picked it out on a trip to Elderly Instruments. It is a spruce top over mahogany back and sides. That combination of woods give this uke a little mellower sound. I also chose it for the neck profile and the nut width. It is a bit wider which suits me better. It is strung low G which I was looking to do. All in all, I am really digging this uke.
about2
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Sounds super. I am a fan of the Romero’s. I think I played a similar one in Seattle at Dusty Strings. I ended up purchasing a Grand Tenor only because it fit my pocketbook better. My memory says the tuners on the replicas are super smooth. Congratulations!
OP
OP
Yes, the tuners are very smooth.
Nickie
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Congrats Uncle Leroy!
Good looking uke. Enjoy!
Nice looking ukulele. I'm also a fan of Romero Creations. I bought the new mahogany concert that sounds like a tenor after watching the podcast at HMS and hearing all its praise. I like its tone and resonance more than many others that are much more expensive.
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Peter Frary
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Yes, the Spruce and mahogany Replica is a nice instrument: beautiful sound and comely appearance. I owned one for about 4 months but just couldn't get used to the ultra thin neck thickness. Cramped up my left hand. I need a fatter neck and traded it in for a Kala Elite with a much thicker neck—so comfy for my hand. I'm a Romero fan tho' and still play the heck out of his Baritone 6 and TT6 (much thicker neck profiles).
Django
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The Romero Replica is a great ukulele at any price, and a bargain at the selling price. Mine is an all Mahogany from the first batch and I play it more than any other. Congratulations on a very nice instrument. I like mine so much that I have been thinking about getting a Walnut Replica from the Ukulele Site.
John boy
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Yes, nice selection! I'm sure you will be happy with it. If you have a chance, post some a sound file or two.
OP
OP
Here is a little clip I put on YouTube. A great sounding Uke, setup for low G.
https://youtu.be/Y-X7dwVwmr4
https://youtu.be/Y-X7dwVwmr4
Ukecaster
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Sounds great! Enjoy!
