Doc_J
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Hey, I think most of us uke players are curious about playing the Baritone, if you haven't played one. I was.
Been reading a few threads then saw this one on Bargain Baritones.
http://www.ukuleleunderground.com/forum/showthread.php?77465-Baritone-Bargains/page13
Well, I thought this might be a good way to try a baritone without wasting too much dough. Anyways, I got one of those "Gambler's Specials" for $25 + shipping. Gambled and won. The uke (Lanikai LU-21B) was in great shape, except for glue over a few frets and on the fretboard. Cleaned right up with a pen knife and a little patience, and some sandpaper. I wasn't expecting too much from this laminated uke sound wise. But I think it sounds darn good, bear in mind I don't have another baritone to compare. Intonation was good all over within 5-10 cents everywhere.
Setup was good, nice and low. Actually, a hair too low on the 1st-string. Only a slight sporadic buzz on the first fret on the 1-st string.
I think it was worth $25. What do you think?
Remember I don't know many right chords on a baritone, just having picked it up 2 days ago.
Sound sample:
https://www.box.com/s/zm79w9yisaeirn14p7h0
Been reading a few threads then saw this one on Bargain Baritones.
http://www.ukuleleunderground.com/forum/showthread.php?77465-Baritone-Bargains/page13
Well, I thought this might be a good way to try a baritone without wasting too much dough. Anyways, I got one of those "Gambler's Specials" for $25 + shipping. Gambled and won. The uke (Lanikai LU-21B) was in great shape, except for glue over a few frets and on the fretboard. Cleaned right up with a pen knife and a little patience, and some sandpaper. I wasn't expecting too much from this laminated uke sound wise. But I think it sounds darn good, bear in mind I don't have another baritone to compare. Intonation was good all over within 5-10 cents everywhere.
Setup was good, nice and low. Actually, a hair too low on the 1st-string. Only a slight sporadic buzz on the first fret on the 1-st string.
I think it was worth $25. What do you think?
Remember I don't know many right chords on a baritone, just having picked it up 2 days ago.
Sound sample:
https://www.box.com/s/zm79w9yisaeirn14p7h0
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