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01-24-2021, 11:45 AM

kerneltime replied to a thread WTB: Skytop ukulele in Uke Talk

Thank you. I agree but unfortunately I cannot close this thread.. feel free to chime in on the uke style instead :-)

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01-21-2021, 01:18 PM

kerneltime replied to a thread That Peter Howlett soprano at Gryphon in Uke Talk

Did you pick up the Ken Timms Cuban from Gryphon as well ? That might have been the one I sold to them :-) That was an awesome uke! Congrats! I kept...

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01-21-2021, 07:13 AM

Moore Bettah Ukuleles replied to a thread VIDEO- WEN Rotary tool review in Ukulele Building / Luthier's Lounge

I, too, have close to a dozen Dremels, and another dozen I’ve held onto for parts. I’ve paid an average of $100 each for these tools. Some models...

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01-21-2021, 06:50 AM

kerneltime started a thread WTB: Skytop ukulele in Uke Talk

Skytop guitar’s luthier Eric made a few ukuleles over time. I would love to provide a loving home for a Skytop ukulele tenor if someone wants to...

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01-13-2021, 09:47 AM

kerneltime replied to a thread research for a movie. in Uke Talk

Take a look at https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/showthread.php?148540-FS-Vintage-Kumalae-Soprano

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01-13-2021, 02:58 AM

kerneltime replied to a thread research for a movie. in Uke Talk

Contact Shawn who runs ukulelefriend.com. He can send you pics of period ukes that you can then get built or mimic.

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01-05-2021, 11:08 AM

kerneltime replied to a thread Thin Tops Better? in Uke Talk

Thickness of top back and sides, quality, shape and thickness of bracing and the balance of it all is the primary reason one pays top dollars for a...

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01-03-2021, 05:05 PM

kerneltime replied to a thread NUD - Custom Spruce/Koa Teardrop Soprano by David Hanson in Uke Talk

Wait a minute! The uke is awesome! But grandson?!? Man you look young! congratulations on both fronts!!

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01-02-2021, 11:26 AM

kerneltime replied to a thread NUD Beau Hannam Tenor Grafted Walnut Carpathian spruce in Uke Talk

Awesome job @Beau Congrats @Len!!

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01-01-2021, 03:40 PM

kerneltime replied to a thread A fast neck and other terms? in Uke Talk

Balance is when each string has a equally strong voice and personality and it can also be be for the quality of notes across the fretboard. Some...

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01-01-2021, 06:01 AM

kerneltime replied to a thread A fast neck and other terms? in Uke Talk

Fast neck: usually a thinner neck but it depends on the player as well, one that allows for faster chord changes. I don’t think this can be defined...

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01-01-2021, 05:44 AM

kerneltime replied to a thread NUD: Custom Laulu Ukulele soprano in Uke Talk

It sounds really nice! Congratulations!

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12-31-2020, 04:16 PM

kerneltime started a thread Post your 2021 year goals!! Happy new year!! in Uke Talk

1. Learn more songs 2. Come up with more arrangements, original or covers 3. Learn lap steel a bit more 4. Stretch goal, learn to use looper.

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