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04-21-2021, 10:03 AM

mds725 replied to a thread Playing with a Group - In Person! in Uke Talk

I run the San Francisco Ukulele Rebellion, which used to meet twice a month in indoor public spaces (the seating area at a supermarket and a local...

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04-21-2021, 06:42 AM

DownUpDave replied to a thread NUD: aNueNue AMM3 - long in Uke Talk

Man you people around here have gotten all soft....nobody said......”no pictures it didn’t happen” :p I am sure it is as beautiful as you say and...

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04-20-2021, 05:18 AM

Beau Hannam Ukuleles replied to a thread VIDEO - Royal Blackwood : The most important product in luthiery? in Ukulele Building / Luthier's Lounge

Purple heart tree is twice as big as a Gaboon ebony tree. Also, purpleheart is roughly twice as stable (ie it shrinks/expands in all directions...

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04-20-2021, 04:33 AM

Beau Hannam Ukuleles replied to a thread VIDEO - Royal Blackwood : The most important product in luthiery? in Ukulele Building / Luthier's Lounge

Pete, Nothing I said contradicts the logic of what you said, so there shouldn't be any disagreement as none exists. Firstly, of course forest...

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04-20-2021, 04:04 AM

Beau Hannam Ukuleles replied to a thread VIDEO - Royal Blackwood : The most important product in luthiery? in Ukulele Building / Luthier's Lounge

Thanks, I forgot to mention in the video that the two pieces I got were also very stiff. I also recently heard it cnc's well, akin to being between...

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04-20-2021, 04:02 AM

Beau Hannam Ukuleles replied to a thread VIDEO - Royal Blackwood : The most important product in luthiery? in Ukulele Building / Luthier's Lounge

My pleasure

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04-19-2021, 08:03 AM

Ukulele Eddie replied to a thread Soon to Be Completed Hive Ukulele: Torrefied Red Spruce/Brazilian Rosewood (US Only) in Ukulele Marketplace

This beauty is complete and ready to ship!

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04-19-2021, 07:04 AM

Moore Bettah Ukuleles replied to a thread Fit a Baritone ukulele with tenor strings in Uke Talk

I buy my baritone string sets from Uke Logic through HMS. Both D and C scale are available. They are my favorite strings.

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04-18-2021, 03:28 PM

DownUpDave replied to a thread Fit a Baritone ukulele with tenor strings in Uke Talk

To add the conversion a thinner string is necessary to lessen tension. I have used concert gauge strings with good results. But because of the extra...

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04-18-2021, 04:06 AM

Beau Hannam Ukuleles started a thread VIDEO - Royal Blackwood : The most important product in luthiery? in Ukulele Building / Luthier's Lounge

Ebony forests are in danger, and that Royal Blackwood makes for an excellent ebony substitute, it is probably the most important product for luthiery...

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04-17-2021, 06:04 PM

Wukulele replied to a thread Ukulele store for sale in Uke Talk

that is quite sobering

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04-17-2021, 05:58 PM

Wukulele replied to a thread Looking for Romero Creations XS Soprano in Ukulele Marketplace

no, no, meeee first! based on how they've gone over the last few months on the usual channels, best of luck to all of us.

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04-17-2021, 12:48 PM

mds725 replied to a thread Exceptional Moore Bettah Ukulele (Produced in May 2018) in Ukulele Marketplace

The original poster, MarkJay, wants to report that he hasn't been able to comment further on this thread because he has been "inexplicably...

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04-17-2021, 09:54 AM

Wukulele replied to a thread FS: MFC Concert Flea (Black) + TKL Case + 2x Grip Strips + Extras in Ukulele Marketplace

This is such a great deal! My Magic Fluke Concert Flea is the one that gets played the most often.

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04-16-2021, 03:46 PM

Ukulele Eddie replied to a thread Soon to Be Completed Hive Ukulele: Torrefied Red Spruce/Brazilian Rosewood (US Only) in Ukulele Marketplace

Strings went on this beauty today. It takes a few days of being under tension and getting dialed in, but early report is that this is very...

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04-16-2021, 07:25 AM

Ukulele Eddie replied to a thread FS: Kala Elite Custom Super Tenor: Spruce/Myrtle with LR Baggs 5.0 in Ukulele Marketplace

Sold and soon on its way to a new, loving home. Thank you, UU.

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04-15-2021, 04:04 PM

Wukulele replied to a thread Exceptional Moore Bettah Ukulele (Produced in May 2018) in Ukulele Marketplace

Curious what part of China (medical treatment)...& how long ago...

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04-15-2021, 02:55 PM

hawaii 50 started a thread good cause A Nue Nue custom uke in Uke Talk

check it out https://theukulelesite.com/charity-auction-anuenue-custom-koa-tenor-life-of-pi.html

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04-15-2021, 08:55 AM

Wukulele replied to a thread Anuenue USA Instrument (Re)Stock in Uke Talk

Amazon is so bad for so many parts of the world & society-labor practices, monopolistic squashing of competition beyond what's remotely healthy, not...

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04-15-2021, 07:18 AM

Ukulele Eddie replied to a thread FS: Kala Elite Custom Super Tenor: Spruce/Myrtle with LR Baggs 5.0 in Ukulele Marketplace

@AncientMatingCalls, I'm not sure why but after your initial PM, I received four others that all say, "Oof, I hoped you". Not sure why they are...

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04-13-2021, 10:11 AM

Kekani replied to a thread LR Baggs Five-0 VS Classical Element - Pickup Comparison in Uke Tech Support

There was a point in time that Baggs would send shortened leads, but that went off the back burner once the Five.O came about. Comment on coiling...

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04-13-2021, 08:43 AM

about2 replied to a thread String recs for Silvertone Baritone in Uke Talk

Wow Cat - really good info. Thanks for sharing your journey. I have a Harmony Bari - a guess a cousin to the Silvertone. I've tried a bunch of...

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04-13-2021, 02:28 AM

DownUpDave replied to a thread 1.5" nut Baritones in Uke Talk

Hey Scott, I was going to suggest just that, play it exclusively. If I am switching between different nut widths it can cause sloppy playing. If I...

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04-13-2021, 02:23 AM

DownUpDave replied to a thread String recs for Silvertone Baritone in Uke Talk

Martin M630 have 2 wounds and a nice bright sound. D’Addario Titanium have 2 wounds and are warmer sounding. I have had good luck with both those...

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04-12-2021, 08:53 PM

Kekani replied to a thread LR Baggs Five-0 VS Classical Element - Pickup Comparison in Uke Tech Support

Brad, I agree with you. One of the issues initially was the battery, for me. Of course, now the Five.O is pretty much THE ukulele pickup as far as...

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04-12-2021, 04:35 PM

Wukulele replied to a thread Exceptional Moore Bettah Ukulele (Produced in May 2018) in Ukulele Marketplace

Mis post. Ignore.

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04-11-2021, 11:16 AM

Ukulele Eddie replied to a thread Soon to Be Completed Hive Ukulele: Torrefied Red Spruce/Brazilian Rosewood (US Only) in Ukulele Marketplace

No, it would be better to allow somebody to take delivery of a brand new instrument. Plus, I might be tempted to keep it. I simply do not play uke...

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04-11-2021, 08:43 AM

Patrick Madsen replied to a thread A new big baritone and a question in Ukulele Building / Luthier's Lounge

I had a 23" scale baritone made by George Thomas in Bellingham, Wa.. It's basically a tenor guitar built for nylon strings. I call it a contra...

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04-10-2021, 11:59 AM

Ukulele Eddie started a thread Soon to Be Completed Hive Ukulele: Torrefied Red Spruce/Brazilian Rosewood (US Only) in Ukulele Marketplace

Here's a chance to jump the long wait on a brand new Hive ukulele. Many of you know that Jake is among the very best ukulele luthiers. His his tone...

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04-09-2021, 06:01 PM

Wukulele replied to a thread Car uke: Outdoor, Enya, or (shudder) Waterman? in Uke Talk

Now I need a pool...

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