Longtime Lurker

[trippy_uke]

Hey Everyone,

As the title states, I've been using this site on and off for awhile to check uke reviews and general uke topics but I never made an account til today.

My first intro to ukulele was a cheap soprano that an ex let me play with but I never treated it as anything more than a toy. I was and still am primarily a guitarist. A few years later I picked up a Martin S1 for really cheap. I think like $60-$80 because it had scratches all over it but I really liked it. The day came when I was able to sell it for more than I paid and did so quickly but I would be lying if I said I didn't miss it. After that, I prowled around looking for another one for the same price because I could never see myself paying $400 for a 'toy'. I decided I would get over it and I did until I found a Magic Fluke one day and thought it was neat that I bought it used from Guitar Center. Fast forward to today and I've gone through dozens of ukuleles and I have now settled on a Kamaka Pineapple Soprano. Guess I don't think of them much as toys anymore and instead lil' companions lol

 

[ailevin]

Welcome to the community. It's always nice that you are taking a more active role, and I'm sure many of us who are new to the world of ukuleles can benefit from your experience.

Alan

 

[TimWilson]

Guess I don't think of them much as toys anymore and instead lil' companions lol

Truer words were never spoke! Great story! Welcome!

And when you get a chance, be sure to post some pictures of your Kamaka Pineapple in the ukulele pictures thread!

 

[ploverwing]

Hi trippy-uke! Thanks for taking the time to sign up to UU & to introduce yourself, it's nice that you joined the conversation. Looking forward to hearing more from you on your ukulele journey, as you feel like sharing. Yes, definitely share pics!

 

[TBB]

Welcome to the forums, Trippy_uke!

 

[Ms Bean]

Welcome to UU, trippy_uke!
Fabulous introduction, and I hope you enjoy your little companions every day!

 

[Jimpro]

Welcome! Looking forward to your being here!

 

[stevejfc]

Welcome tippy_uke!

 

[HappyTurtle]

welcome!

Under $80 for a Martin S1? Wow.

 

[Oldscruggsfan]

Welcome, trippy_uke! That $80 Martin S1 is the one I'm looking for. Scratches, dents, no CarFax, no problem.

 

[Kenn2018]

Welcome to the UU Forum Trippy_uke. Glad to have you as a member.

 

[Stoneyrun]

Welcome Trippy. Glad you're here. Glad you became a member. Seems like a decent lot.

 

[ploverwing]

Seems like a decent lot.

Except for the mods. They're a bunch of troublemakers

 

[Cadia]

Welcome!

 

[Jim in Oregon]

Welcome, trippy. Glad you joined the party.

Jim

 

[thehappypm]

Welcome trippy_uke! Well, in a way they are toys, we do "play" with them - haha!!! Sounds like you're having a blast playing. Great stuff!!!

 

[Uke with Smitty]

I’ve had nothing but great experiences playing Magic Flukes. I think I need to own one…. I saw a really koa top one at my local music shop recently and it really blew me away how well it sounded. The sustain was incredible!

Anyways, welcome to the forum!

 

[Nickie]

Welcome to UU! I'm glad you've discovered that the ukulele isn't a toy.