Recent content by Ukecaster

Bump me up!

Bumparoo!

Maybe they ran out of chips, and need to source some offshore? :)

The spruce top FS-220, mentioned in another thread, also seems to be a newer model for Kiwaya/Famous.

That FS-220 sure has a big ringing tone, as I'd expect from a solid spruce top. Interesting that they went back to the very old decal/style.

Their description of the hybrid series could use a bit of work, with some better wording than veneer and plywood.

Awesome...a belly soundport!

For $10.00? Cool! I believe those tuners were called sharktooth tuners, like these on an old Harmony I once had. However, yours seem to have a slight ring at the bottom, while on mine, the entire bottom of the button was flat against the wood. Hope yours comes out nice!

There it is. He must really be taking a financial hit, to squeeze this apology out of the PMA (Proudest Man Alive).

Not sure what the grounds are for revoking a company's dealership agreement, but that Pono story makes me wonder. If I was a uke manufacturer, I certainly wouldn't want him representing me.

You: "Dr...is there any hope?" Dr: "Take 2 ukes and call me in the morning"

Welcome! Also a big Kiwaya/Famous fan. I have 2, shown below, FS-1 and FS-0. Would love to see some uke shop pics from Japan, with lots of those ukes shown.

Old, or newer? My 1st uke 14 years ago was an inherited 50s/60s gold label Kamaka soprano (in my avatar). It seemed a bit of a primitive build, with hand tooling marks in various places. I've heard they made lots of these, with many being sold to visiting tourists, like my world traveling...

No, it was the bourbon 😄

I have a nice older Famous FS-1 soprano. Got it 4 years ago used, stupidly sold it, then luckily got it back about 2 years ago. I love it. I always thought the fingerboard was rosewood, but lately, I'm getting some wear, showing the lighter wood below. So, I assume it is a stained lighter...