New Talsma Tenor uke for Gerald Ross

Gerald Ross

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• Jun 19, 2013

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My new Tenor Uke made by master craftsman Dave Talsma.

Sitka spruce top, flamed maple sides back and three piece neck, ebony fingerboard, head stock plate (front/back), neck pinstripes, Waverly tuners, Corian nut and saddle, 1.5" nut, MI-SI pickup, binding on everything.

 

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• Jun 19, 2013

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Super sweet, Gerald. I love that swooshing cutaway.

Please consider doing the same short musical piece on the old and new Talsma ukes for one of your videos. That would be interesting to hear the difference.

\--Steve

 

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• Jun 19, 2013

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That's a beauty Gerald! Looking forward to hearing you play a piece on it. Actually, just look forward to hearing any song you play!

 

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• Jun 19, 2013

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Absolutely gorgeous.

Love the paint on the back of the headstock. And I love the shaping of that bridge.

 

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• Jun 19, 2013

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Very beautiful! I can't wait to hear you play it.

 

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• Jun 19, 2013

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Sharp looking uke Gerald. As you know Dave is a very fine and creative builder.

 

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• Jun 19, 2013

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Congrats, Gerald.

Don't mean to be creepy or anything, but I think Talsmas have the sexiest upper bouts going!

 

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• Jun 19, 2013

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Whoa...That is stunning. Congratulations.

 

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• Jun 19, 2013

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Thanks all. That's not paint on the back of the headstock - it's an ebony veneer. The neck is three piece flamed maple with a double line ebony line inlay down the length.

 

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• Jun 19, 2013

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Pure sex. Lovely uke pal.

 

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• Jun 19, 2013

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That's a real beauty Gerald. Will you be bringing it to Ashoken?
I'm still trying to figure out some way to get there...looks like a great weekend!

 

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• Jun 20, 2013

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Congratulations! What a great looking ukulele. I hope you bring it with you if you come to the Wine Country Ukulele Festivalin St. Helena this September so I can hear it in person.

 

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• Jun 20, 2013

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Yes, I'll have it Ashokan.

No, I'm not attending Wine Country this year.

Hope to be in CA in January for the NAMM show!