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Today, 05:04 AM
In 2008/2009 I met a couple of ukulele players, John Bird and David Newland who got me interested in adding the uke to my instrument arsenal. David...
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Today, 03:36 AM
Yes, everyone respects ukulele players.
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Today, 02:11 AM
I understand where you are coming from, we all what the holy grail of sound. Neil 0 did give you some constructive ideas. A few others are raise the...
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Yesterday, 10:46 AM
I've got one of these, and they are a ton of fun to play! Good luck with the sale ~
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Yesterday, 10:42 AM
Same thing happened to my friend Gerald. He was unable to post on his for sale thread. Weirdness ~
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01-20-2021, 09:55 AM
I'm good for hosting this Saturday, unless other plans have already been made, Look forward to seeing everyone ~
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01-20-2021, 06:02 AM
Yes. The mail has gotten slow in some areas since cuts were made last summer. First class letters that took 1-2 days now take 12 or more days. News...
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01-19-2021, 07:15 PM
The thread about string noise reminds me of a story about one of Ronnie Hawkins' guitar players.
The Hawks were in the studio listening to a...
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01-19-2021, 04:11 AM
Anyone that listens to the sound sample knows how exceptional the tone is on this instrument. When Corey grabs it and say “Whoa” on the first...
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01-18-2021, 03:15 PM
Blood On The Saddle I have no idea where this song came from. . .maybe Scout camp??
Maggie took the scissors to my beard this afternoon. ...
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01-18-2021, 12:41 PM
Maybe that Martin was in a flood, or a very damp basement for a time. That would explain the swelling.
I bet the neck has a twist in it too. ...
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01-18-2021, 07:35 AM
For some reason Gerald has been unable to reply to this post this morning. While he sorts it out, I can confirm that it's solid Acacia ~
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01-18-2021, 12:39 AM
We had some fantastic late entries to fill out season #465! Thanks to all who participated! I"ll follow up later with a summary of this weeks videos ~
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01-17-2021, 12:56 PM
Here's a bloody song called The Sick Note.
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01-17-2021, 09:15 AM
Over the years if given a choice I would select a radiused fretboard over flat.
Now, in my hopefully last custom, the time has come to chose...
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01-17-2021, 06:27 AM
Thanks for the update Brian! At this time, you seem to be the best source of info on how Rob's doing. Glad to hear he's in the rehab stage, and...
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01-17-2021, 02:32 AM
Gerald is well known here in the Houston ukulele community as he leads one of the primary weekly meetups! Best of luck with the sale Gerald ~
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01-17-2021, 12:12 AM
I wish they’d just come up with a painted/printed headstock logo on their Mexican ukes. The foil gold logos just look so cheap and often flake away...
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01-16-2021, 06:27 PM
Love the theme Chris ~
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01-16-2021, 08:31 AM
You can have signature required packages from FedEx and UPS held for convenient pick up.
Insured Mailed packages sent the Post Office should also...
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01-16-2021, 05:45 AM
Pm sent - not sure if it got through. You can email me at matt@theukeroom.com if it’s easier. Thanks. Matt
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01-16-2021, 03:43 AM
Consider taking off the strings and using a little 0000 steel wool with lemon oil on the frets and fretboard.
I’m always amazed how great an old...
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01-15-2021, 06:58 PM
I've just caught the playlist up. Some really wonderful stuff coming in this week guys and gals! I've been very happy to see some folks visiting that...
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01-14-2021, 09:02 PM
Beautiful uke, best of luck with the sale ~
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01-14-2021, 04:03 PM
I've just added the most recent entries on to the playlist. We're up to 32 wonderful entries! Thanks to everyone who's had the time and inclination...
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01-14-2021, 06:46 AM
You didn't say where in Canada you live, but if it's near Dundas (the town, not the street), there's a place that is knowledgeable about ukuleles and...
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01-14-2021, 03:07 AM
Glad to hear it Emma ~
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01-13-2021, 07:08 AM
The play list is up to date with 24 fabulous entries! I've really enjoyed every one of them. Thanks for joining in this week ~
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01-13-2021, 01:31 AM
Dave Newton, a luthier in Beaumont, TX used to build Primitive Style Mahagony Sopranos. Check with him.
He used Rosewood violin friction tuning...
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01-12-2021, 06:18 PM
No singing required. The only requirement is that ukulele is featured and audible. We regularly get chord melody instrumentals! Look forward to...
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About DownUpDave
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- Current stable of ukes.
Sopranos: Islander AS-4, Kala KA-SSLNG spruce top super soprano, Enya X1 pineapple
Concerts : Kamaka HF2-L, Blackbear ULO, Korala plastic uke
Tenors: LFDM spruce & amazon rosewood, I'iwi redwood & walnut, Ko'olau spruce & myrtle, Webber spruce & cocobolo, Blackbird Farallon with radius fretboard sound port and string through bridge, Kimo koa top maple back and side
Baritone: LfdM spruce and bocote. Kamaka HF-4 - 100th anniversary , Mya Moe spruce & cocbolo, Giannini mahogany
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- Pickering, ON, Canada
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- Golfing, fishing, camping, canoeing, skiing cycling anything outdoors
- Occupation:
- Sales rep.
Currently enjoying these ukuleles : *LdfM tenor, *LfdM 19" super tenor. *LfdM baritone, *I'iwi tenor , *Koolau tenor, *Webber tenor, *Kimo tenor, *Kimo super concert, *Mya Moe baritone, *Kamaka baritone, *Gianinni baritone, *Fred Shields walnut pineapple super soprano, *Kala super soprano, *Loprinzi super soprano, *Black bear ULO concert , *Enya X1 concert, *Enya X1 pineapple soprano, *Enya Nova *Gretsch tenor, *Korala plastic concert
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