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Today, 12:15 AM

DownUpDave replied to a thread Elmore Blues (Resonator Slide) in Links and Videos

Ok that really got my foot tapping, you got your groove on with that song. I loved it, what a great way to broaden your horizons and add to your...

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Today, 12:02 AM

DownUpDave replied to a thread Favorite solid wood ukes made of classical guitar tone woods? in Uke Talk

That is a very strange and inappropriate comment to make. Why wouldn’t he pick something that he likes. I have experienced a pile of different...

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Yesterday, 07:36 PM

Patrick Madsen replied to a thread WTB higher end Baritone in Ukulele Marketplace

Cubeistan has a nice old Favilla for sale. Has a few scars but sure plays nice.

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Yesterday, 01:12 PM

Patrick Madsen replied to a thread Baritone Ukulele, is it worth it? in Uke Talk

You could also look at a tenor guitar and change from steel to nylon. I had a "contra" baritone custom built. It's basically a tenor guitar scale...

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Yesterday, 02:32 AM

DownUpDave replied to a thread Help me to determine which Tenor Ukulele to buy, Opio KTO-10, Pono ATD in Uke Talk

Trying to decide which one to buy if you have never played them is like deciding if you like beef or pork better but have never eaten them. But...

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03-03-2021, 10:36 PM

DownUpDave replied to a thread Favorite low g string sets? in Uke Talk

All of my low G tenors have a wound G and C string. Depending on the instrument they might be Thomastik CF30 with CF27, Fremont Soloist with...

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03-03-2021, 08:30 PM

Patrick Madsen replied to a thread FS: Favilla Baritone Ukulele in Ukulele Marketplace

This is a wonderful instrument. Cubeistan aalways takes his newly arrived used instruments uo to our local well known luthier, Will Bright. Will...

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03-02-2021, 10:40 PM

DownUpDave replied to a thread Myamoe in Uke Talk

The Mya Moe could not have gone to a nicer guy. Scott is very enthusiastic and has fallen hard for the baritone ukulele. It is always a treat to meet...

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03-01-2021, 07:49 PM

Patrick Madsen replied to a thread Myamoe in Uke Talk

Yeah Dave is a pretty special man. I have a Romero B6 coming my way I bought from him. Should be here on the 5th.

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03-01-2021, 01:31 PM

DownUpDave replied to a thread New Tenor Guitar in Guitar Discussion

Congratulations that is a beautiful looking instrument. I will second the recommendation for the tenor guitar sub-forum at Mandolin Cafe. Great bunch...

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03-01-2021, 01:00 PM

DownUpDave replied to a thread I want a Soprano, but can't seem to play it. And, still want one in Uke Talk

If you really do want it bad enough you can adapt. I know where you are coming from.......a guitar to soprano is a big difference. But it just takes...

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02-26-2021, 01:07 PM

about2 replied to a thread Un-expected Lockdown Discoveries in Uke Talk

I had a long reply but it got cut off. I've learned I like DGBE more than GCEA.

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02-24-2021, 11:48 PM

about2 replied to a thread FS/FT: Pono Master Series Tenor in Ukulele Marketplace

Uke withdrawn. Thanks for helping me walk away from the ledge.

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02-24-2021, 07:15 AM

Moore Bettah Ukuleles replied to a thread Tenor fretboards in Ukulele Building / Luthier's Lounge

Try Bob Gleason, a renown builder, a member of this forum and trusted dealer of luthier parts....

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02-23-2021, 04:02 PM

about2 replied to a thread FS/FT: Pono Master Series Tenor in Ukulele Marketplace

Good point. I have tuned it that way and it’s really nice. And if it doesn’t sell I probably will return it to that tuning. I do like though the...

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02-23-2021, 10:33 AM

about2 replied to a thread FS/FT: Pono Master Series Tenor in Ukulele Marketplace

Thanks Kenn! Hmm, they both seem to work for me, but here's the second on just in case:...

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02-23-2021, 09:02 AM

about2 started a thread FS/FT: Pono Master Series Tenor in Ukulele Marketplace

For Sale or Trade. Beautiful solid cedar top, solid mahogany back and sides. Limited edition. MTSH-C-MS. Grover tuners, side port, slotted...

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02-22-2021, 11:56 PM

mds725 replied to a thread Ulu Wood in Uke Talk

From an article in the Honolulu Advertiser. I am apparently forbidden by UU to post a link to this article. "In Hawaiian lore, the god Kū lived...

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02-22-2021, 12:09 PM

Moore Bettah Ukuleles replied to a thread Ulu Wood in Uke Talk

Oh never mind. It seems my post was truncated. If anyone wants to know more about ulu they can write me. ;)

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02-22-2021, 11:59 AM

Moore Bettah Ukuleles replied to a thread Ulu Wood in Uke Talk

Ulu (breadfruit) was valued and used extensively by the early Polynesians primarily for food but also used in certain parts of canoe construction. ...

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02-22-2021, 11:07 AM

SoloRule replied to a thread Speak Softly Love in Links and Videos

Thank you John and plunker. For some reasons ...I kept receiving comment from the same person suggesting some porno sites. Within minutes it get...

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02-21-2021, 05:38 AM

about2 replied to a thread Best ukulele absolute beginners book assuming no music knowledge and is for morons? in Uke Talk

Sounds like you've received some good advice. I can only add the book you chose depends on where you want to go. I wanted to learn to finger pick. ...

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02-21-2021, 12:31 AM

DownUpDave replied to a thread Recommendation for thicker Flourocarbon strings in Uke Talk

As Dohle said above anytime you increase diameter you increase tension. Soprano are the smallest diameter, then concert then tenor. Baritone are...

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02-20-2021, 11:42 PM

Kekani replied to a thread Recommendation for thicker Flourocarbon strings in Uke Talk

Of course. D’Addario repackages their Pro Arte into ukulele sets, in addition to their “original” ukulele strings, thanks to Jake. He's been using...

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02-20-2021, 11:55 AM

Kekani replied to a thread Recommendation for thicker Flourocarbon strings in Uke Talk

Try Savarez Alliance 540 Series. Been discussed a few times, but not a common string outside of custom sets. Personally, I've prefer the Cristal...

16 replies | 557 view(s)

02-19-2021, 09:30 PM

Patrick Madsen replied to a thread Favorite Sayings, or ones you just remember in General Discussion

"If this is the worst thing to happen today, I'll take it." As said to my blonde girlfriend; "Lights are on but nobody's home".

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02-19-2021, 01:13 PM

about2 replied to a thread What did you do to your Uke today? in Uke Talk

I too changed some strings! I've been experimenting with the B and E strings on an old Harmony Baritone. I had just about settled on Aquilla Nylgut...

100 replies | 4802 view(s)

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