Compass Rose and Roy Smeck instruments

rbeetsme · Apr 23, 2012

Selling my 1926 Roy Smeck Vita Uke w/ case. Original condition, but bridge may have been replaced, I think the front has had a light refinish as well. Very tiny cracks at one of the feet of both seal holes, barely noticable. There is also a seam separation about an inch long below the bridge, again, barely noticable. Great player, tone and volume! Asking 455.00 + shipped

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csibona · Apr 23, 2012

I might be able to be convinced to take the Compass Rose off your hands.

gaspar · Apr 23, 2012

pm sent for those vita! i love those instruments

Student-of-Life · Apr 23, 2012

I would love to hear a sound sample of the smaller Vita uke.

rbeetsme · Apr 24, 2012

see first post

rbeetsme · Apr 24, 2012

CR no longer for sale

rbeetsme · Apr 24, 2012

Vita tenor guitar: SOLD

Student-of-Life · Apr 24, 2012

What kind of woods are the top, sides, back, and neck made from, on the Vita Uke ?

rbeetsme · Apr 24, 2012

Mahogany back and sides, spruce top. Contrary to popular belief, the Vita uke was only made one year, 1926.

rbeetsme · Apr 25, 2012

See first post

rbeetsme · Apr 26, 2012

See first post

rbeetsme · Apr 27, 2012

See original post, Vita still available.

mds725 · Apr 28, 2012

rbeetsme said:
Uh oh. UAS has struck, but so far I am in remission. I'd feel better about buying another uke if I could sell the Vita. Still open to offers on the Compass Rose too, but it is one of my favorites, not very motivated to sell it, translation: The Compass Rose won't go cheap. I am willing to consider all bids on the Vita.

For what it's worth from this thread:

rayan said:
If you wish to sell anything in the marketplace you must provide these things in your post.

1. Picture of the actual ukulele being sold. Not a stock photo of the model
2. Reason why you are selling the instrument
3. Price and Terms (S&H etc)

To increase your chances of selling your ukulele, providing these things will also help.
- Video / Audio sample of the ukulele
- Time stamped picture with Ukulele Underground written on a piece of paper in front of the uke
- Not trying to sell something in your first post.

Members can request additional pictures and timestamp from new members. Remember, YOU DON'T NEED TO BUY ANYTHING IF YOU DON'T FEEL COMFORTABLE AND CONFIDENT BUYING IT.

Dan Uke · Apr 28, 2012

CR must be one of the last brands that sticks with 12 frets to the body for a tenor. I'm glad 2011 has 14 frets

rbeetsme · Apr 28, 2012

Tried to amend this thread with little success. Vita is still available. Check first post for details.

Rick Turner · Apr 28, 2012

We're making both 12 fret and 14 fret tenor models now, and the 14s are available in the micro jumbo shape as well as our "traditional" shape. The micro jumbo is larger than the concert nano jumbo...

And yes, we are fully aware of the irony and absurdity of the body designations! Got to have fun somewhere...

rbeetsme · Apr 29, 2012

My CR is the best mahogany tenor I've ever played, really sweet tone. The only reason I considered selling it was a sudden moment of responsibility, trying to get control of my credit card. Came to my senses though, back on the wall. Totally off topic, but I've noticed that players who play other instruments are not as likely get carried away with UAS. I did buy and sell a lot of ukes before settling on a half dozen I call keepers, but I am a longtime harmonica player and have a boat load of harps, amps, mics, etc..

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