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Yesterday, 08:23 AM

clear replied to a thread What exactly is neck heavy? in Uke Talk

I used to think your way when I first found ukes aren't balanced well. Then I realized that (at least for me) it isn't entirely about the location of...

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02-28-2021, 10:13 PM

clear replied to a thread Tenor Ukulele Purchasing Help, Kala vs Cordoba, Pickups (Mi-Si?), Spruce, etc. in Uke Talk

If you are buying from a store that doesn't provide setup, Kala uke (the newer ones) comes with a checklist certificate that guarantees basic...

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02-28-2021, 10:09 PM

clear replied to a thread What exactly is neck heavy? in Uke Talk

I've never heard of "neck heavy". I've heard of head heavy, so maybe neck heavy is like head heavy since the center of gravity of the neck is beyond...

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02-26-2021, 05:03 PM

clear replied to a thread Glarry Music in Uke Talk

More like a musical dollar store : ) Junk is something that doesn't work. Having owned several Glarry hardcases, I can say that their cases work...

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02-26-2021, 01:46 PM

clear replied to a thread Setting up a Waterman soprano in Uke Talk

I have a feeling that the waterman is sold mostly to first-time-uke-playing kids; kind of like a toy. Not many kids will upgrade and not many will...

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02-26-2021, 12:41 PM

clear replied to a thread Un-expected Lockdown Discoveries in Uke Talk

Congrats! So, you've found that perfect uke; perfect! After ending my own UAS, I've saved lots of money and increased my playing time.

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02-26-2021, 12:35 PM

clear replied to a thread Un-expected Lockdown Discoveries in Uke Talk

I discovered the joys of playing the uke during this lockdown. I think it'll entertain me for years to come. Like you, I also have a leave-it-out...

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02-26-2021, 12:30 PM

clear replied to a thread Is there a way to put strap (no pins) on a uke? in Ukulele Beginners

And you can market it as an advertisement space to companies. "I'm playing this uke with this strap all over town, want your name here?" :)

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02-26-2021, 12:26 PM

clear replied to a thread Setting up a Waterman soprano in Uke Talk

Look on the bright side: it's a unique Kala Waterman sound!

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02-26-2021, 12:10 PM

clear replied to a thread Glarry Music in Uke Talk

@Jerry41: I don't know what that means, but I've bought Glarry cases from Glarry Music directly before: ...

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02-18-2021, 03:55 PM

clear replied to a thread Used Martin T1K or new Mainland Red Cedar tenor? in Buying Tips

Sounds like you really want the Martin. If that's the case and if it has a return policy, then just get it.

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02-18-2021, 03:45 PM

clear replied to a thread How has your uke playing changed since pandemic? in Uke Talk

Same here. Thanks to the ukulele, I'm rediscovering the guitar. But I still love the uke a lot.

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02-15-2021, 02:04 PM

clear replied to a thread Absolute pitch identification (a little fun experiment) in Uke Talk

To find the answer, just use your uke and pluck the C string (tuned of course). Since the notes are all at least a semi-tone apart, the note to be...

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02-15-2021, 11:30 AM

clear started a thread Absolute pitch identification (a little fun experiment) in Uke Talk

Here's a little experiment; maybe you'll find it interesting too. I think we all know the middle C note. The C on the uke string #3. The C that...

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02-15-2021, 09:04 AM

clear replied to a thread Try not using your tuner for a week. in Uke Talk

You could be gifted. Although the class was at a local college (San Jose State U.), it's designed for music majors so the students are fairly...

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02-15-2021, 08:54 AM

clear replied to a thread new h-end uke in Buying Tips

You want "loud, bassy sounding" is all good, but it's also a possible recipe for muddiness; so take care when shopping. Your "high end"...

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02-15-2021, 08:39 AM

clear replied to a thread New Models in Uke Talk

In this case, I think "the more, the merrier" truly applies. More choices to bring more people into the uke fold. What's gaudy to one person may be...

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02-15-2021, 08:29 AM

clear replied to a thread Try not using your tuner for a week. in Uke Talk

While most people can tell relative pitches, very few can tell absolute pitches. For example, given a pitch, few people (even ones with extensive...

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02-15-2021, 08:10 AM

clear started a thread String life too short? Try a light touch. in Uke Talk

Here's something I noticed that may help you. I used to have to replace strings just a little on a month of playing because dents would form on...

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02-15-2021, 07:41 AM

clear replied to a thread Good laminates in Uke Talk

I had a Kala KA-S, which is similar to your KA-15s. For < $200, you can get a KA-SSLNG or KA-SSTU (I've owned both). Either one will give you...

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02-13-2021, 09:33 AM

clear started a thread Try not using your tuner for a week. in Uke Talk

For many months, I didn't have a clip-on tuner (I had given mine away with some ukes to my parents). During those months, I mostly tuned by ear...

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02-12-2021, 08:47 AM

clear replied to a thread Website or app for transcribing tabs? in Uke Talk

If you are using a computer, then Musescore is pretty convenient; way, way, way better than editing PDFs. You can enter notation in TAB format (or...

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02-11-2021, 08:24 AM

clear replied to a thread What kind of tool is this? in Uke Talk

Ah, thanks. That was fast answer. I guess I've never used a tool to do that.

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02-11-2021, 08:13 AM

clear started a thread What kind of tool is this? in Uke Talk

It looks like a wrench, but I don't think I've ever used such a tool on my ukes or guitars. Maybe a tool to tighten something that loosens often (so...

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02-11-2021, 08:08 AM

clear replied to a thread Movies where uke is the featured in multiple scenes in Uke Talk

Thank you for the movie titles; I'm going to watch some.

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02-08-2021, 02:58 PM

clear replied to a thread What Do Ukes and Fountain Pens Have in Common? in Uke Talk

For me, there are 2 kinds of collections. Ones that , when I look at them, I say "wow, I love this collection; perhaps a few more." Then there are...

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02-08-2021, 02:51 PM

clear started a thread Movies where uke is the featured in multiple scenes in Uke Talk

Is there a movie where the uke is prominently featured in multiple scenes? E.g. important character is playing the uke in more than 1 scene (not some...

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02-08-2021, 02:35 PM

clear replied to a thread I'm Hopeless in Uke Talk

Jerry41, I'm rooting for you to reach 200! Once you do; please post a picture of you and all your ukes. It'll be nice to see.

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02-06-2021, 11:04 AM

clear replied to a thread Where to begin? in Ukulele Beginners

My recommendation is to skip Music Theory for Dummies for the moment. If you can spend $40, I highly recommend: ...

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02-04-2021, 12:35 PM

clear replied to a thread Kamaka HF-2 simulator in Uke Talk

If you have an Android device, here's the app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.adamtai.mykamaka It should let you compare...

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