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Today, 05:08 AM

Jerryc41 replied to a thread I want a Soprano, but can't seem to play it. And, still want one in Uke Talk

In the beginning, the soprano was it. If you played a uke, you played a soprano. Buy one and play it. You'll adapt. You don't necessarily have to...

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Today, 04:41 AM

Jerryc41 replied to a thread Are Martin OXK ukuleles neck heavy? in Uke Talk

I used to think I was smart until some people... Oh, well. ;)

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Yesterday, 07:50 AM

Jerryc41 replied to a thread Wood. Now What? in Ukulele Building / Luthier's Lounge

Well, I suspect that wood will work fine in my wood stove. ;) EDIT: The 1/16" ply is much more expensive than the 1/8". One sheet for $29 vs...

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Yesterday, 06:21 AM

Jerryc41 replied to a thread Wood. Now What? in Ukulele Building / Luthier's Lounge

Thanks. I'll give that a try.

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Yesterday, 05:39 AM

Jerryc41 replied to a thread Wood. Now What? in Ukulele Building / Luthier's Lounge

I keep thinking of different designs, but I'm not about to attempt a complicated bending of the wood. I also don't want another figure-8. It will...

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Yesterday, 04:15 AM

Jerryc41 replied to a thread Bridge design vs. soundboard in Ukulele Building / Luthier's Lounge

As a non-luthier, I would say it would have to be wider, but probably not thicker.

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Yesterday, 03:54 AM

Jerryc41 replied to a thread Bridge design vs. soundboard in Ukulele Building / Luthier's Lounge

I wonder how the reduced surface area relates to the holding power of the glue resisting the pull of the strings.

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Yesterday, 03:46 AM

Jerryc41 replied to a thread Fountain Pens and Paper in General Discussion

A couple of pictures -

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Yesterday, 03:16 AM

Jerryc41 replied to a thread Tea or coffee? What do you prefer? in General Discussion

Another Jones Beach story - I bought a pair of shoes at Thom McAn, and I got a pair of tickets to the Jones Beach Theater. I brought my girlfriend,...

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02-28-2021, 03:41 PM

Martinlover replied to a thread Seasonistas on-line get together / open mic in Seasons of the Ukulele

Here is the video I mentioned, Hu plays Metallica.

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02-28-2021, 03:36 PM

Martinlover replied to a thread Seasonistas on-line get together / open mic in Seasons of the Ukulele

Was it Jim, who mentioned this song? Junk Food Junkie. Hysterical.

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02-28-2021, 03:14 PM

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

Actually, the first time I heard the song was in a very old, fairly racist (although as a child I didn't know it) Popeye cartoon. The next recording...

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02-28-2021, 04:41 AM

Jerryc41 replied to a thread Wood. Now What? in Ukulele Building / Luthier's Lounge

I thought of that, but I hate just copying someone else's design. I have two teardrops and several that are similar.

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02-28-2021, 03:30 AM

Jerryc41 replied to a thread New Banjo Uke for $35.00 : ) in Uke Talk

When a deal is too good, they sell out fast. All gone! Money refunded.

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02-28-2021, 02:58 AM

Jerryc41 replied to a thread Are Martin OXK ukuleles neck heavy? in Uke Talk

I've never noticed that. Whatever uke I'm playing, I just pick it up and play it, regardless of size, weight, or shape.

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02-28-2021, 02:21 AM

Jerryc41 replied to a thread Tea or coffee? What do you prefer? in General Discussion

Manhattan Transfer We once went to the ones Beach Marine Theater to see them perform, and many of the people in the audience were made up to look...

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02-28-2021, 02:12 AM

Jerryc41 replied to a thread Fountain Pens and Paper in General Discussion

;) ;) ;) I keep the pens in a big pen display box. Whenever I write something, I use one of the fountain pens, but 99% of my writing is done at...

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02-28-2021, 02:05 AM

Jerryc41 replied to a thread Glarry Music in Uke Talk

Apparently, you're right. He/she saved me the cost of two cases. : )

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02-27-2021, 01:58 PM

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

I like coffee, I like tea. I love the Java Jive, and It likes me. Coffee, tea, the java and me - A cup, a cup, a cup, a cup, A cup.

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02-27-2021, 04:28 AM

Jerryc41 replied to a thread Fountain Pens and Paper in General Discussion

I got a nice old Esterbrook last week. I wanted a couple of pens with the old, side lever for filling. I got a similar old Shaeffer at the same...

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02-27-2021, 04:21 AM

Jerryc41 replied to a thread Fountain Pens and Paper in General Discussion

After watching fountain pen reviews on YouTube, I now have about fifty of them. You will find many channels reviewing pens ranging in price from...

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02-27-2021, 03:45 AM

Jerryc41 replied to a thread Glarry Music in Uke Talk

I think I'm going to get a couple of those canvas, zipper cases. I don't like them, but they haver hard sides, so they offer protection. The...

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02-27-2021, 03:41 AM

Jerryc41 replied to a thread Glarry Music in Uke Talk

Yes, I remember your earlier post about the bad smell of Glarry cases, but I have two of them - no smell.

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02-27-2021, 03:40 AM

Jerryc41 replied to a thread What's happening in your shed? in Ukulele Building / Luthier's Lounge

Excellent! I'm surprised it's so loud. Maybe I'll make a double-bladed one for my kayak. ;)

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02-26-2021, 03:18 AM

Jerryc41 started a thread Glarry Music in Uke Talk

I don't think I posted this before, but if I did - sorry. A few days ago, I was going to order two concert cases from Glarry. When I got to the...

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02-25-2021, 06:53 PM

Jan D replied to a thread Vive La Compagnie - Campanella style ukulele with low G in Links and Videos

Another great one!

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02-25-2021, 06:52 PM

Jan D replied to a thread Comin' Thro' the Rye - Campanella style Baritone ukulele in Links and Videos

Nice arrangement, Ondrej, and well-played. Thanks for sharing this iconic Scottish song with us!

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02-25-2021, 06:47 PM

Jan D replied to a thread I Should Have Known Better (the Beatles) in Links and Videos

That was a hoot, John! The unexpected combination of Lennon’s face and your voice made me smile. As did your spot-on rendition of this iconic song....

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02-25-2021, 06:24 PM

Jan D replied to a thread Pau Ferro or Ebony in Uke Talk

That’s quite a bit darker than the pau ferro fingerboard on my Thormahlen ukulele. The grain is not as tight either. Looks more like ebony to me.

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02-25-2021, 04:57 AM

Jerryc41 started a thread Wood. Now What? in Ukulele Building / Luthier's Lounge

With all the talk of the Youthalele, I felt compelled to buy plywood. I got half a dozen sheets of 1/8" X 12" X 24" birch from Amazon. Now what do...

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