View Profile: Rakelele - Ukulele Underground Forums

Yesterday, 06:57 PM

mm stan replied to a thread Looking for a for the Kala KA-SRT/MA Michael Aratani Commemorative Tenor Ukulele in Ukulele Marketplace

Aloha and Mahalo plenty

5 replies | 220 view(s)

Yesterday, 06:39 PM

Ukulele Eddie replied to a thread Comin back! in Uke Talk

As usual, I agree with Hodge! LOL. Welcome back, Dane. I hope music continues to provide you with inner peace, joy and happiness for the rest of...

9 replies | 193 view(s)

Yesterday, 04:00 PM

DownUpDave replied to a thread NUD: Petros Custom Tenor in Uke Talk

Congratulations on an amazing instrument. When the guys at HMS get that excited about an instrument you know the builder is a good one. Redwood and...

16 replies | 540 view(s)

Yesterday, 03:50 PM

DownUpDave replied to a thread Got to play my uke through a Pro custom tube amp....wonderful sound in Uke Talk

Careful there Hodge. Doing the deep dive into electronics is really dangerous and expensive ;) I have not had the pleasure of playing through a...

5 replies | 78 view(s)

Yesterday, 06:08 AM

Beau Hannam Ukuleles replied to a thread When is a Crack not a Crack? in Ukulele Building / Luthier's Lounge

I would define a crack and seam separation as effectively the same thing, although they technically are not the same. I'd rather fix a crack then...

8 replies | 286 view(s)

Yesterday, 05:34 AM

Ukulele Eddie replied to a thread NUD: Petros Custom Tenor in Uke Talk

Congratulations on a wonderful instrument and very positive experience having it built. I agree with you that some of the Petros builds are a bit...

16 replies | 540 view(s)

12-10-2019, 05:02 PM

hawaii 50 replied to a thread Charity Auction for Reforestation in Uke Talk

maybe but...there is one person who wants it bid up to 15.250.00 usd...bidding ends Dec 15 so maybe there will be another bidder

2 replies | 79 view(s)

12-10-2019, 07:18 AM

DownUpDave replied to a thread Happy Holidays with a song. in Uke Talk

Very nice and a Happy Holidays to you too. It appears you play left handed, unless the video has just flipped the image around. If you do play left...

6 replies | 109 view(s)

12-10-2019, 07:10 AM

SoloRule replied to a thread Merry Christmas/ Happy Holidays to My friends on UU w/ a song in Uke Talk

Merry Christmas to you too. I checked out your post. Did you arrange it? :music: Looking for more in the new year! Good stuff ...

18 replies | 315 view(s)

12-10-2019, 03:54 AM

SoloRule replied to a thread Merry Christmas/ Happy Holidays to My friends on UU w/ a song in Uke Talk

Thank you and a Merry Christmas to you too.

18 replies | 315 view(s)

12-09-2019, 06:46 AM

Kekani replied to a thread Fretboard and neck wood, opinions? in Uke Talk

I agree, and Shawn has a vid on the topic.

16 replies | 339 view(s)

12-09-2019, 05:18 AM

Beau Hannam Ukuleles replied to a thread Why do fretboards narrow at the nut? in Ukulele Building / Luthier's Lounge

I'm not sure (I mean, I doubt) if weight was the original thought behind the tapering...but maybe it was a consideration. By original, i mean the...

16 replies | 552 view(s)

12-09-2019, 04:41 AM

DownUpDave replied to a thread Fretboard and neck wood, opinions? in Uke Talk

Yes, if you deal with a custom builder that knows their stuff they have strong opinions on neck materials. The tried and true from classical guitar...

16 replies | 339 view(s)

12-08-2019, 11:49 PM

DownUpDave replied to a thread Tenor Guitar in Guitar Discussion

I use picks from .73 up to 1.3 for steel string guitar. My favorite and the one I use 90% of the time is Dunlop Ultex .88mm it is harder then nylon...

32 replies | 495 view(s)

12-08-2019, 06:34 PM

SoloRule replied to a thread Merry Christmas/ Happy Holidays to My friends on UU w/ a song in Uke Talk

Thanks Adam!

18 replies | 315 view(s)

12-08-2019, 05:37 PM

Ukulele Eddie replied to a thread FS: The Martin Ukulele: The Little Instrument That Helped Create a Guitar Giant Book in Ukulele Marketplace

This is a great book with very interesting history. Highly recommended!

3 replies | 122 view(s)

12-08-2019, 05:36 PM

Ukulele Eddie replied to a thread Looking for a used Kamaka HF-2L Long Neck Concert to Purchase in Ukulele Marketplace

Ukulele Friend has a new, old stock cedar topped longneck concert: http://ukulelefriend.com/ukes/kamaka-deluxe-longneck-concert-ukulele/ Shawn...

1 replies | 63 view(s)

12-08-2019, 03:22 PM

AndrewKuker replied to a thread Why I Can No Longer Recommend Pono Ukuleles in Ukulele Reviews

I apologize for a negative experience Ken. As you know, we’re trying our best to make everyone happy. In your email to me you detailed why you...

28 replies | 1821 view(s)

12-08-2019, 12:47 PM

SoloRule replied to a thread Merry Christmas/ Happy Holidays to My friends on UU w/ a song in Uke Talk

Thank you! I will be performing this on Wednesday. Let’s hope I don’t mess up ! :D

18 replies | 315 view(s)

12-08-2019, 10:48 AM

kvehe replied to a thread Merry Christmas/ Happy Holidays to My friends on UU w/ a song in Uke Talk

Beautiful! Yes, Christmas is coming for sure!

18 replies | 315 view(s)

12-08-2019, 07:25 AM

Ukulele Eddie replied to a thread Merry Christmas/ Happy Holidays to My friends on UU w/ a song in Uke Talk

Well done, Brenda! Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season this year!

18 replies | 315 view(s)

12-08-2019, 06:04 AM

DownUpDave replied to a thread Merry Christmas/ Happy Holidays to My friends on UU w/ a song in Uke Talk

Now here is a song I can enthusiastically applaud along with the instrument and the player. That was beautifully played Brenda, put me in the mood...

18 replies | 315 view(s)

12-08-2019, 04:54 AM

SoloRule started a thread Merry Christmas/ Happy Holidays to My friends on UU w/ a song in Uke Talk

I normally post my video on link and video, I am told that not everyone visit that page! Posting here this one time so I don’t miss wishing you all a...

18 replies | 315 view(s)

12-07-2019, 10:31 PM

Rakelele replied to a thread Didn't expect that. in Uke Talk

Yes, I was wondering about that, too. And why would it be approved now? Good luck with your performance, may there be many more to follow!

19 replies | 506 view(s)

12-07-2019, 03:48 PM

Ukulele Eddie replied to a thread John Kinnard Mahogany Tenor Style 2, Slotted head, dark tobacco sunburst gloss in Ukulele Marketplace

Fantastic opportunity to own a gorgeous Kinnard!

9 replies | 677 view(s)

12-07-2019, 01:35 PM

SoloRule replied to a thread NUD : Christmas present to myself TT Mango in Uke Talk

Dave.... I like your outlook in life. I learned in my Old age that I need to be good to myself NOW. If I don’t .... my hard earned money will...

26 replies | 683 view(s)

12-07-2019, 12:46 PM

DownUpDave replied to a thread Graph Tech Ratio Tuners in Uke Talk

Yes Gotoh UPT are my Go to tuners, see what I did there:p I have them on 4 of my tenors, a super concert, super soprano and I installed them on...

123 replies | 7558 view(s)

12-07-2019, 06:42 AM

DownUpDave replied to a thread Tenor Guitar in Guitar Discussion

Dick give the new guy sometime to get acclimated to your environment . Then play the heck out of it for the next 2-4 weeks it will start to come...

32 replies | 495 view(s)

12-07-2019, 06:35 AM

DownUpDave replied to a thread Lee-valley books. in Uke Talk

Oh no......I live about 10 minutes away from one of the Toronto Lee Valley stores. I own a bunch of their tools, such a great place

1 replies | 105 view(s)

12-07-2019, 04:15 AM

DownUpDave replied to a thread NUD : Christmas present to myself TT Mango in Uke Talk

Old ‘n Slow Bill makes a very good point about the time is now. If you love to play and it brings you joy then you are worthy. That is the only...

26 replies | 683 view(s)

Rakelele
Senior Member

Mini Statistics

More 23 Friends

Beau Hannam Ukuleles

kvehe

Wukulele

wickedwahine11

sam13

hawaii 50

Join Groups 5 Groups

Boat Paddle Owners and Lovers

Ko'olau Konnoisseurs

Luis Feu de Mesquita Ukuleles

Pono People

The Moore Bettah Uke Playah!!!

Join Groups 0 Permission Groups

Recent Visitors

Basic Information

About Rakelele

Signature

Statistics

Total Posts

General Information

23 Friends

AndrewKuker

Beau Hannam Ukuleles

DownUpDave

frolicks

hawaii 50

iDavid

Kanya

Kekani

Kevdog

kvehe

Rakelele Senior Member

Mini Statistics

More 23 Friends

Join Groups 5 Groups

Join Groups 0 Permission Groups

Recent Visitors

Basic Information

About Rakelele

Signature

Statistics

Total Posts

General Information

23 Friends

Rakelele
Senior Member