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Yesterday, 03:54 PM

Nickie replied to a thread CITES Appendix II good news in Ukulele Building / Luthier's Lounge

I don't understand International law very well, but I hope this doesn't pass. Too many restrictions that were put in place to protect endangered...

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Yesterday, 03:47 PM

Nickie replied to a thread Mahogany soprano choices?? in Uke Talk

I agree. I'd be mighty tempted to hold out a little while for a Timms. You might wanna see Barry Maz's review of it on Got A Ukulele. It made him...

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Yesterday, 03:43 PM

Nickie replied to a thread NUD Maui Music SK Soprano in Uke Talk

Congratulations! I've never heard of that make, how old is it?

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Yesterday, 03:25 PM

Nickie replied to a thread Hello From South Florida in New Member Introductions

Welcome to UU, Hemii! I don't know how close you are to Tampa, but we have here one of the largest ukulele clubs in the Southeast, the Tampa Bay...

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Yesterday, 11:48 AM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread Need some help with lyrics: Take it slow and easy in Song Help

Aaron does sound more like "show"

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Yesterday, 11:45 AM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread Tele Tenor in Guitar Discussion

23" scale is well behind bari uke territory to me, but I'm sure you could tune it to DGBE with the right strings

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Yesterday, 11:05 AM

Joyful Uke replied to a thread Brian May Ukulele! in Uke Talk

Here is one: (remove the space that I put in there so it didn't think this was spam): https://www.musicradar.com/ reviews/brian-may-ukulele

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Yesterday, 06:55 AM

ripock replied to a thread "Chunkier" Frets in Buying Tips

Is there a more scientific, or at least more specific, way of discussing this. E.g., do frets have gauges, or circumferences, or something? I ask...

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Yesterday, 06:47 AM

ripock replied to a thread Making thumb strum more interesting in Uke Talk

I too use the middle or ring finger exclusively. In fact, the index finger seems very unnatural to me since I have to cock my wrist to extend the...

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Yesterday, 05:48 AM

Croaky Keith replied to a thread Mahogany soprano choices?? in Uke Talk

I've been happy with my Ohana solid mahogany ukes. Concert scale long neck soprano Tenor scale giraffe neck soprano Tenor scale long neck concert

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Yesterday, 05:03 AM

DownUpDave replied to a thread Would you be interested in...? in Uke Talk

If you offer people choices they will usually get excited about options and personalization. The down side is potential ease of scratching, most...

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Yesterday, 04:53 AM

DownUpDave replied to a thread A KoAloha tuner question in Uke Talk

I have done the switch over from friction tuners to Gohto UPT and it is great. I also have ukuleles that came with UPT and I really love them, so...

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Yesterday, 12:00 AM

Croaky Keith replied to a thread Making thumb strum more interesting in Uke Talk

You can flick it back up after strumming down, (back of thumb nail), to get something different. :) Also, try arpeggio picking with your fingers,...

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02-17-2019, 06:34 PM

Nickie replied to a thread Ukulele News from NAMM 2019 in Uke Talk

That sounds like a plan! Craig and Sarah and Mim are coming....

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02-17-2019, 03:26 PM

ripock replied to a thread Would you be interested in...? in Uke Talk

I have nothing but admiration for this idea...who woudn't? My thought isn't so much what picture I would digitize, but rather if the thickness of...

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02-17-2019, 03:21 PM

ripock replied to a thread Playing a B sharp 6 in Ukulele Tips, Tricks and Technique

I always play chords of this type (viz., a F# m7) by fretting the higher fret, in this case the fifth, with my pinky and ring fingers and I barre the...

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02-17-2019, 01:51 PM

Rllink replied to a thread Error in Stew Mac Premium Ukulele Kit Instructions in Ukulele Building / Luthier's Lounge

I think that you are right, I'm over thinking it. In fact, I don't know why I'm thinking about it at all. Thanks all for your patience. Carry on.

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02-17-2019, 01:04 PM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread Need some help with lyrics: Take it slow and easy in Song Help

"I can do the *job* until the preacher comes." Other than that, I got nothing. :p Do you have Aaron's version?...

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02-17-2019, 12:45 PM

Joyful Uke replied to a thread Would you be interested in...? in Uke Talk

Definitely interesting! Please keep us posted.

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02-17-2019, 12:23 PM

Rllink replied to a thread Error in Stew Mac Premium Ukulele Kit Instructions in Ukulele Building / Luthier's Lounge

I probably shouldn't even be allowed to participate in this thread. I'm never going to build my own ukulele, although I did once. I built a cigar box...

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02-17-2019, 11:18 AM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread FS: Catch & Release Giannini Baritone in Ukulele Marketplace

Quite tempting though also awash in ukes. Hmm. 19" scale?

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02-17-2019, 08:45 AM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread Newbie question about posting recordings here in Links and Videos

Same is true for audio and pictures - better to host elsewhere and link here. SoundCloud is still good for audio. Imgur is good for pics

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02-17-2019, 08:30 AM

ripock replied to a thread my ukulele progress in Shameless Self Promotion

I've been on vacation for a few weeks, but I'm glad to see that the ukulele boards are still rife with the silliness that we've all grown to expect...

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02-17-2019, 07:52 AM

stevejfc replied to a thread What to do about a crack in the gloss finish? in Uke Talk

Sounds like a superficial crack or "craze" in the finish. I would leave it alone unless it increased in size.

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02-17-2019, 07:01 AM

bunnyf replied to a thread Just enrolled in a ukulele class in Ukulele Beginners

took a workshop with James Hill in SLO, CA and he puts a stop to noodling right from the get go. when he’s talking I believe he discouraged this by...

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02-17-2019, 05:29 AM

Croaky Keith replied to a thread This Kid is Amazing in Links and Videos

Time to hang up my ukes.......... ;)

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02-17-2019, 04:07 AM

Rllink replied to a thread Mahogany soprano choices?? in Uke Talk

Mainlands are nice and very well priced.

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02-17-2019, 03:36 AM

Rllink replied to a thread Just enrolled in a ukulele class in Ukulele Beginners

Del Rey will tell the incessant pluckers to stop if they do that in her workshops.

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02-16-2019, 11:59 PM

Tootler replied to a thread Seasonistas general thread: yakking, joshing, news and pictures in Seasons of the Ukulele

Obviously a contenor with a 15/17 inch scale length. :rolleyes::old:

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Biography:: I'm an old guy, and I've been playing music since grammer school.

Location:: Southern California

Interests:: I play lots of instruments, and I like to sing and play folk or Country Western on the Uke.

Occupation:: Retired USAF

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Kala "Spalted" baritone - Lo D GBD - Fingerpick
Gold Tone tenor banjolele - Lo F BbDF Fingerpick
Luna “Peace” concert - CGDA Fingerpick (5ths)

Kala tenor eight string - gGcCEEAA Strum
Flea "Red" concert - Hi-F BbDG Strum
Kala "Exotic Mahogany" soprano - Hi-A DF#B Strum

Mahalo yellow "Smiley" soprano (Dad's Day gift)
Ka-Lai Pineapple soprano (old) gift

Old age should rather be feared than death. - Juvenal
God gave us old age so we wouldn't mind dying so much.

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