The "I bought an Outdoor Uke" thread!

ukemunga · Apr 3, 2013

I ordered this morning and have been following the "kickstarter" thread so I thought it might be interesting to start this for everyone who has also taken the plunge.

It would be interesting to see how many of us do, and to compare notes later.

And since they will all look alike, I'm trying to figure out an elegant discreet way to personalize it.

Fred

Mandarb · Apr 3, 2013

I look forward to a review from you.

bnolsen · Apr 3, 2013

Interesting to note they're putting "monofilament" line on these. Extra string sets for 2USD. Just cheap stretchy fishing line. At least I wont' feel guilty about ditching them (unlike the aquilas that shipped with most of the ukuleles I have now).

haolejohn · Apr 3, 2013

Though I haven't yet, I will be getting one. I am going to do a winter review on mine. Apparently the material that they are made of is rated to -40 F. That is the winter temps that I am expected to see.

Newportlocal · Apr 3, 2013

Ditto on the can't wait to hear opinions when you get them.

Uncle Rod Higuchi · Apr 3, 2013

got #30.

Black felt marker?

I'll probably put stickers (pre-made and hijacked - ie I like to take those little stickers on Oranges or Bananas, or Windows stickers from old computers, or even meat grade stickers from the saran wrap from steaks or hamburger packaging and make my own

) on mine... I hope it comes soon!

I know, I know, not shipping until April 22nd or thereabouts!

Really looking forward to it and seeing how/if it will respond to ToneRite conditioning

keep uke'in',

PS Hey mmstan, ordered yours already?

ukemunga · Apr 3, 2013

Uncle Rod Higuchi said:
got #30... Really looking forward to it and seeing how/if it will respond to ToneRite conditioning

Is that some sort of exercise program? :biglaugh:

Love the black marker idea. Write your name on the back. Bet you could see it in the right light!

Kem · Apr 3, 2013

I got #23. I'm intrigued to hear it, though the strings don't seem promising.

PereBourik · Apr 3, 2013

Following this story line. I'm thinking of "one for the road" and the choice will be between Outdoor Ukulele and a Flea.

jop · Apr 3, 2013

Just ordered #88. I need another uke like I need a hole in my head, but...

Jens

mds725 · Apr 3, 2013

This thread has gotten this far without anyone posting a link to the Outdoor Ukulele website, so here goes:

http://outdoorukulele.com/

angrygnome · Apr 3, 2013

As I said in the other thread, I managed to get order #10. Very interested to see what it sounds/feels like.

It'll actually be the first soprano I've owned (but not the first I've played).

ukemunga · Apr 3, 2013

PereBourik said:
Following this story line. I'm thinking of "one for the road" and the choice will be between Outdoor Ukulele and a Flea.

If this uke turns out to be really good I think it's going to eat a good portion of the Flea's market share.

The Big Kahuna · Apr 3, 2013

These look great, but wouldn't it just be easier and cheaper to weather-proof a Dolphin ?

haolejohn · Apr 3, 2013

The Big Kahuna said:
These look great, but wouldn't it just be easier and cheaper to weather-proof a Dolphin ?

Well considering that I had a dolphin shatter in -20 F temps, It might get pretty costly to weatherproof a dolphin. I'm going to try one of these ukes, b/c quite frankly the price tag is much better than a Carbon Fiber one.

OldePhart · Apr 3, 2013

haolejohn said:
Though I haven't yet, I will be getting one. I am going to do a winter review on mine. Apparently the material that they are made of is rated to -40 F. That is the winter temps that I am expected to see.

Yeah...polycarbonate is good stuff...I thought about you when I first saw that Outdoor Uke thread pop up. I have polycarbonate shooting glasses that are probably 20 years old and have been through all kinds of weather and they are basically as good as new.

John

gnordenstam · Apr 3, 2013

I ordered #36 - looking forward to using it as a camp and travel uke.
--G

haolejohn · Apr 3, 2013

OldePhart said:
Yeah...polycarbonate is good stuff...I thought about you when I first saw that Outdoor Uke thread pop up. I have polycarbonate shooting glasses that are probably 20 years old and have been through all kinds of weather and they are basically as good as new.

John

I sent one of the CF uke makers a email seeing if they would like an Alaskan Field Test. haven't heard back yet. I am getting one of these. Just not sure if I want to preorder b/c the release date is cutting it close to the end of the school year.

OldePhart · Apr 3, 2013

haolejohn said:
I sent one of the CF uke makers a email seeing if they would like an Alaskan Field Test. haven't heard back yet. I am getting one of these. Just not sure if I want to preorder b/c the release date is cutting it close to the end of the school year.

Not to derail the thread but, do you live up there year round or just during the school year? Seems I remember you were based around Atlanta? a couple of years ago...

John

tattwo · Apr 3, 2013

I may take a motorcycle ride over to Bend and see if I can check out their shop.....when the weather is a bit better

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