Sambient
Well-known member
I recognize some of my hunter/collector tendancy in this still-new love of ukulele. This honeymoon stage.
I have moments of wondering if I don't think of some of the ukes I think I want like I do shoes. "Well, they're not expensive, and I don't have anything in that color."
I want the odd shapes (except the buffoonish flying v). The unusual colors. The excuse to try different strings on each one. I want to explore the differences in quality of the low-investment instruments. I still haven't figured out if I prefer geared or friction tuners.
The guilt-free sensibility if I'm clumsy. The low-maintenance companionship. The desire to find the charm even in the maligned brands (one Santini on its way). I want to give love to the humble.
I also don't have as much free flowing moolah. I guess the joy of something new five times if they're cheapies vs the joy of one fine pricier model when my abilities aren't yet up to snuff is something I weigh out.
Does anyone else's UAS run this way? I'm sure I'll grow up past this stage. But for now, I want to unabashedly delight in quirkiness and frivolity.
I have moments of wondering if I don't think of some of the ukes I think I want like I do shoes. "Well, they're not expensive, and I don't have anything in that color."
I want the odd shapes (except the buffoonish flying v). The unusual colors. The excuse to try different strings on each one. I want to explore the differences in quality of the low-investment instruments. I still haven't figured out if I prefer geared or friction tuners.
The guilt-free sensibility if I'm clumsy. The low-maintenance companionship. The desire to find the charm even in the maligned brands (one Santini on its way). I want to give love to the humble.
I also don't have as much free flowing moolah. I guess the joy of something new five times if they're cheapies vs the joy of one fine pricier model when my abilities aren't yet up to snuff is something I weigh out.
Does anyone else's UAS run this way? I'm sure I'll grow up past this stage. But for now, I want to unabashedly delight in quirkiness and frivolity.