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Yesterday, 11:50 PM

kissing replied to a thread I know hardly anything about this instrument, but I own it. in Uke Talk

Morris classical guitars are quite highly regarded in the guitar community. If the ukulele is anything like the guitars, it would be very well...

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Yesterday, 11:36 PM

kissing replied to a thread Wonder Why Most Electric Solid Body Uku Are Sold Out in Uke Talk

It might be because they're not popular enough. Low demand, so they are manufacturing less. Eleuke have some steel string models. Generally decent...

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Yesterday, 07:35 PM

Brad Bordessa replied to a thread What is pikake? in Uke Talk

Flowers sell things in Hawai'i. Maybe KoAloha has an internal reason for the name, but to the rest of us it's just marketing (i.e. "sounds good"). ...

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02-26-2021, 01:46 PM

Steedy replied to a thread New Posts? in Site Suggestions

Thanks for the tip, Mike!

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02-23-2021, 06:15 PM

Brad Bordessa replied to a thread UAS Intrigue! in Uke Talk

Save it and go to a killer music workshop when COVID abates?

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02-22-2021, 11:42 AM

Brad Bordessa replied to a thread Gliding fingers after an open string in Ukulele Beginners

Do you have an example video you could share?

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02-22-2021, 08:17 AM

Brad Bordessa replied to a thread Ulu Wood in Uke Talk

The yummiest tonewood, for sure.

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02-21-2021, 01:53 PM

kissing replied to a thread Which U Bass Should I Get? in Uke Talk

Having owned several iterations of these 'bass ukuleles', I prefer the solid body variants. The solid body variants tend to have better sustain...

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02-21-2021, 01:48 PM

kissing replied to a thread I Want One Of These! All Out Of Stock! in Uke Talk

I've had both a Vorson and several Risa steel string electrics. As you would expect, the Risa is far better quality. The Vorson is made cheaply,...

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02-21-2021, 01:43 PM

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

Like fluorocarbon, but want thicker? That's basically nylon strings :D D'addario Pro Arte nylons are a great choice. I generally dislike...

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02-21-2021, 07:36 AM

Futurethink replied to a thread Which U Bass Should I Get? in Uke Talk

The one with the f-holes will sound more like an upright bass. The solid-body will sound more like an electric bass guitar. Both of these will need...

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02-20-2021, 06:58 PM

Brad Bordessa replied to a thread ukulele hot picking in Links and Videos

No idea who he is, but my immediate thought was, "Mandolin player!" Amazing how much he can make a uke sound like a mando.

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02-20-2021, 05:42 PM

Steedy replied to a thread Tea or coffee? What do you prefer? in General Discussion

I drink black coffee in the morning, green tea in the afternoon, and sparkling water in the evening. Guess that makes me a heavy drinker! :)

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02-20-2021, 01:58 PM

Futurethink replied to a thread My New Baritone Electo/Acoustic Uku Making Crackling Noise On Amp in Uke Tech Support

I’m glad you figured it out. When I received my Caramel guitarlele it sent no sound to the amp. I wrote them and got an immediate reply. The email...

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02-20-2021, 12:16 PM

Steedy replied to a thread ukulele hot picking in Links and Videos

Yeah man, that started out good and then got gooder from there! :)

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02-20-2021, 11:40 AM

Futurethink replied to a thread I Want One Of These! All Out Of Stock! in Uke Talk

The V-style has a 3-position switch for tone control instead of a knob.

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02-19-2021, 04:37 PM

Futurethink replied to a thread I Want One Of These! All Out Of Stock! in Uke Talk

Spiritoo, have you checked American Music Supply?...

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02-18-2021, 04:42 PM

kissing replied to a thread Baritone Laziness in Uke Talk

After a bit of time.. the question sorta becomes irrelevant, because they're all relative. Maybe there are those who view it as playing a tenor...

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02-18-2021, 04:33 PM

kissing replied to a thread External Pickup ideas for covid uke jam. in Uke Talk

From all the ones I have used, the iRig Acoustic Stage does give the best results. It's a mini microphone that clips onto your soundhole, and it...

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02-18-2021, 04:28 PM

Brad Bordessa replied to a thread Are paid classes worth it? in Ukulele Beginners

This is a drawback of studying a "young" instrument like the uke. It should be no problem to check these things off your list with an 'ukulele...

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02-18-2021, 01:31 PM

Steedy replied to a thread Not So Nice? in Uke Talk

That's hilarious! :rotfl:

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02-18-2021, 12:04 PM

Brad Bordessa replied to a thread Clear Hard Case: first pic in Uke Talk

Just watched Lord of the Rings: Two Towers last night and this reminds me of the faces in the bog. It's kinda creepy looking!

8 replies | 408 view(s)

02-18-2021, 08:05 AM

Brad Bordessa replied to a thread Microphonic pickup in Uke Talk

Nature of the beast. Though moving the SBT to a different location might help slightly, the general experience will still be noisy. USTs don't sound...

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02-18-2021, 01:09 AM

kissing replied to a thread Microphonic pickup in Uke Talk

Pre-amp or just amp... I guess turning down the treble might help? :/

4 replies | 152 view(s)

02-17-2021, 04:22 PM

Steedy replied to a thread Who else owns a Maui Music uke? in Uke Talk

Thanks y'all. I'd love to see more Maui Music uke photos from those who have them.

11 replies | 329 view(s)

02-17-2021, 02:10 PM

Steedy replied to a thread Who else owns a Maui Music uke? in Uke Talk

I have a Maui Music Super Concert that I purchased at Carter Vintage Guitars in Nashville a few years ago. It has a Cedar top and Koa back & sides,...

11 replies | 329 view(s)

02-16-2021, 10:19 PM

kissing replied to a thread Should I add MiSi to my Blackbird order? in Buying Tips

Electronics... especially a Mi-si where all the parts are inside the uke would be unaffected by most ukulele adventures in the wild. Short of...

11 replies | 268 view(s)

02-16-2021, 10:15 PM

kissing replied to a thread Ortega CONCERT SIZED - RUSL-HSB - anyone in Buying Tips

Add a baritone and ukulele-bass too while you're at it!

16 replies | 267 view(s)

02-16-2021, 06:03 PM

Steedy replied to a thread Best Ukulele Songs in Uke Talk

Thanks for the tip, I really like her songs and her ukulele playing!

9 replies | 351 view(s)

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