davidrschaller
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I am as green as they get when it comes to playing any musical instrument. I am dedicated to learning as much as I can about my new ukulele. However, at the time of my purchase, I knew nothing. When the salesperson tuned my uke and handed it over, I thought I was ready to go. It was not until today did I discover the importance of a professional ukulele set-up.
With help from members from the UU forums (thanks again OldePhart and chiefnoda!), I learned about intonation. Basically this refers to pitch accuracy. In my case, I noticed that although my open strings were tuned properly, I could not reproduce the same notes on other strings with the pitch being sharp.
So why has this been the best and most amazing experience? Today I had the pleasure of meeting Mim of mim's ukes (www.mimsukes.com) and she changed my entire outlook on playing the ukulele. Mim was so gracious to offer set-up my ukulele gratis! We are talking about a uke purchased elsewhere. Mim is simply the best!
What is even more amazing to me is that when Mim handed back my uke after set up - it was better than brand new. I could actually strum chords without my fingertips turning red. I hit the Bb correctly for the first time on the first try! I could have sworn that I was playing a uke twice as expensive. It felt so much better to play and the tone was finally as it should be! I can't stress enough how important it is to get a proper set-up of your new instrument.
Although I am elated with my brand new ukulele, my experience with Mim, was the best part of all. I also know that from now on, Mim will be getting all my business. Thank you so much Mim! If you are in Charlotte, you must visit her at Aloha Snow. of course her website is global (www.mimsukes.com).
Mim - I can't wait to see you on Feb 5th for the next Uke Jam Session!
With help from members from the UU forums (thanks again OldePhart and chiefnoda!), I learned about intonation. Basically this refers to pitch accuracy. In my case, I noticed that although my open strings were tuned properly, I could not reproduce the same notes on other strings with the pitch being sharp.
So why has this been the best and most amazing experience? Today I had the pleasure of meeting Mim of mim's ukes (www.mimsukes.com) and she changed my entire outlook on playing the ukulele. Mim was so gracious to offer set-up my ukulele gratis! We are talking about a uke purchased elsewhere. Mim is simply the best!
What is even more amazing to me is that when Mim handed back my uke after set up - it was better than brand new. I could actually strum chords without my fingertips turning red. I hit the Bb correctly for the first time on the first try! I could have sworn that I was playing a uke twice as expensive. It felt so much better to play and the tone was finally as it should be! I can't stress enough how important it is to get a proper set-up of your new instrument.
Although I am elated with my brand new ukulele, my experience with Mim, was the best part of all. I also know that from now on, Mim will be getting all my business. Thank you so much Mim! If you are in Charlotte, you must visit her at Aloha Snow. of course her website is global (www.mimsukes.com).
Mim - I can't wait to see you on Feb 5th for the next Uke Jam Session!
