haolejohn
Well-known member
so tonight the SEUkers had a pretty awesome java jam. Had 20 or so ukers showed up and even had a semi-local luthier show up as well. It was a good night of ukeing and the opportunity to try many different ukes. I look forward to java jams b/c of the diversity of the ukes that show up. Got to play three new ukes that i have never played before. Two were made by local luthiers. One from Sewanee, Tn (2 1/2 hour drive) and one from the metro atl (gourd ukes) These two ukes sounded great. Especially the Sewanee, Tn guys. I will find the name and post some info later. I just don't remember what his ukes name was. But on to the snobbery question.
I also got to play one of the les paul ukes. Not going to lie. It sounded like complete crap. It was so quiet and tinky sounded that I wanted to throw it down but I knew that it wouldn't break b/c the thing is so sturdy, it would be my choice to kill zombies with. The top was the thickest top i have ever seen and it's weight was so much, I found my self looking for a strap. I know there are some here that like that piece of junk but for $100 I expect a lot more. Am I a uke snob? Am I going against the norm for a uke player (everything is supposed to be OK and happy)? Please enlighten me.
I also got to play one of the les paul ukes. Not going to lie. It sounded like complete crap. It was so quiet and tinky sounded that I wanted to throw it down but I knew that it wouldn't break b/c the thing is so sturdy, it would be my choice to kill zombies with. The top was the thickest top i have ever seen and it's weight was so much, I found my self looking for a strap. I know there are some here that like that piece of junk but for $100 I expect a lot more. Am I a uke snob? Am I going against the norm for a uke player (everything is supposed to be OK and happy)? Please enlighten me.