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Yesterday, 07:06 AM

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

I know what you mean about ink - 100s of different "flavors." I've settled on black and blue. Ink is rather pricey, so I'll stick with what I have....

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Yesterday, 03:32 AM

Jerryc41 replied to a thread Recommend me a mango ukulele in Buying Tips

I have a Rebel Mango Double Creme Super Soprano with low-G. Yes, that's a big name. The sound is amazing. When I first played it, I couldn't...

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Yesterday, 03:28 AM

Jerryc41 replied to a thread Fanfret fingerboard? in Ukulele Building / Luthier's Lounge

I'd like to see a uke with four individual bridge/saddle combinations. Each could be placed the ideal distance from the nut.

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Yesterday, 03:25 AM

Jerryc41 replied to a thread Chee and Maisel and Jake in Uke Talk

All their shows are recorded, so you can watch any time.

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03-03-2021, 02:46 AM

Jerryc41 started a thread Chee and Maisel and Jake in Uke Talk

The monthly Chee/Maisel event will feature Jake later this month. Unfortunately, most of their offerings are well beyond my capability. This month,...

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03-03-2021, 02:40 AM

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

Lots of great ideas here. Thanks. Actually, I have several nice pieces of solid wood - cedar and spruce - from Stewart-MacDonald, and I'll use that...

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03-03-2021, 02:39 AM

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

Yes, better sound because of the screams of the tree. ;) Error? Do you know to whom you are speaking? I don't never make no erors! ;)

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03-03-2021, 02:29 AM

Jerryc41 replied to a thread FS: Antica Ukuleleria Sacco soprano in Ukulele Marketplace

I'm glad he's making tenors now because that's a very popular size. Unfortunately, with a one-man operation, I can see the waiting time stretching...

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03-02-2021, 10:52 AM

Jerryc41 replied to a thread NUD: Kanile'a SUS-T Tenor in Uke Talk

Yes. That's what I like to hear - "a bargain." I'll never get rid of mine.

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03-02-2021, 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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03-02-2021, 04:44 AM

Ed1 replied to a thread Tension List for Ukulele Strings in Uke Talk

Although I don't think there is already something like this, a version of this idea might work well and be relatively easy. Take a ukulele that's in...

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03-02-2021, 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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03-01-2021, 11:57 PM

Croaky Keith replied to a thread cats or dogs in General Discussion

Definitly cats! :) They even warm your chair up for you...... ;)

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03-01-2021, 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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03-01-2021, 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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03-01-2021, 05:47 AM

Ed1 replied to a thread Tension List for Ukulele Strings in Uke Talk

I while back I read that same article and put a low-G set of Kamaka strings on an Ohana TK-38 and tuned it to A6 like ukulelezaza mentioned. Before...

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03-01-2021, 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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03-01-2021, 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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03-01-2021, 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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03-01-2021, 03:46 AM

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

A couple of pictures -

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03-01-2021, 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, 11:12 AM

Ed1 replied to a thread Tension List for Ukulele Strings in Uke Talk

Well, I found another error in the numbers, but it makes the Martin set even thicker for 3 of the strings than the Worth (but not the A string). If...

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02-28-2021, 09:13 AM

Ed1 replied to a thread Tension List for Ukulele Strings in Uke Talk

One more revision. I added the Martin Polygut sets. I removed the Romero strings because I couldn't find a place to double check them and the size...

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02-28-2021, 08:15 AM

Croaky Keith replied to a thread Seasonistas general thread: yakking, joshing, news and pictures in Seasons of the Ukulele

Sorry to hear of your difficulties, Jack, maybe try slack key, barre chords on a g/GCEG tuned uke(?).

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