JoeOahu
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So I think I may have uke fever. After buying my first pro series uke, I am very compelled to buy many more than I will ever need in the future. Anyone else feel this way?
Joe
Joe
So I think I may have uke fever. After buying my first pro series uke, I am very compelled to buy many more than I will ever need in the future. Anyone else feel this way?
Joe
nope. One uke is enough for me. I can only play one at a time.
So I think I may have uke fever. After buying my first pro series uke, I am very compelled to buy many more than I will ever need in the future. Anyone else feel this way?
Joe
It's called UAS (Ukulele Acquisition Syndrome). I caught it very early on (just check my sig), pretty much right after I picked up the ukulele almost 4 years ago, and it went into remission about a year ago. Then after I recently received a custom I ordered over 3 years ago and it kind of triggered some UAS again. It comes and goes, but unless you have an iron will, it doesn't seem to completely go away.
EDIT: My god you have a lot of ukes. I think you may have a problem hahaha. UAS is good, but I'm thinking Ukulele Hoarding is also a viable term in your situation.
Joe
Well, there is actually a ukulele hoarder's group right here on the UU forums! http://www.ukuleleunderground.com/forum/group.php?groupid=54
So I think I may have uke fever. After buying my first pro series uke, I am very compelled to buy many more than I will ever need in the future. Anyone else feel this way?
Joe
A kamaka HF3 tenor is a great uke. Focus on learning how to play it really well, and don't get distracted by pretty wood when you hit a barrier, and you may avoid UAS.
When I got my KoAloha, I figured I'd be cured. Oddly, I still find myself getting distracted by "special offers", etc. I think this is due to our culture of materialism. It's so easy to get addicted to buying things. There's nothing quite like the rush of spending money and bringing something new home.
I haven't succumbed, so far. When I get this distraction, I get out the KoAloha and practice. At the end of the day, I've hopefully improved, and I have no buyer's remorse. And it's such a fine, satisfying 'uke. If I ever get so accomplished that I feel I've "mastered" the KoAloha, then maybe I'll buy another 'ukulele.
aaaah Joe...indeed I fear you may be afflicted with the dreaded UAS bug. Whilst doctors debate the causes sadly, there is, as yet, no known cure, except to buy another ukulele. I have counselled many presenting with the symptoms you describe and have tried a range of remedies, all to no avail. Alas, it is a lust that cannot be tamed, a thirst that cannot be quenched. Regrettably, prognosis for sufferers of the disease is not good. Financial ruin...broken homes....until one ends up a broken, desolate figure resigned to a life of kicking tin cans along gutters. Take my ex-wife for example: we divorced after a brief union, citing, as one does, "irreconcilable differences"...I loved ukes and she was different ......Hmmmm...better take two aspirin and call me in the morning!
your (friendly) doctor eugene
PS there was a thread started in 'uke talk' a few weeks back with the title "UAS: A Theory of Justification" which you might find sheds some light on your unfortunate circumstance
So I think I may have uke fever. After buying my first pro series uke, I am very compelled to buy many more than I will ever need in the future. Anyone else feel this way?
Joe
I find that waiting for a custom built ukulele can delay or suppress the urge to acquire new ukuleles, so try and order from someone with a very long waiting list. There might be a few ukes that capture your heart in the meantime, but you will be less impulsive knowing a really nice custom is coming.
Yeah that's the smart thing. And in my head the most practical thing. But I really look at all the variety of ukes out there and it tempts me haha.
Dude, I'm kidding I have had a maximum of 17 ukes but currently only own:
KoAloha Tenor Sceptre (crown Bridge type)
KoAloha long neck soprano
KoAloha pikake concert
Ana'ole Spruce top/koa back and sides
Mainland red cedar concert
2 Makala Dolphins
I do look for ukes but when looking I am looking for good deals. I am satisfied with what I have but I do want to get another Mele mahogany or a bunch of dolphins.
Hmm, I feel my UAS getting a little less severe.. Hallelujah I'm being cured!