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Today, 05:14 PM

clear replied to a thread Kamaka HF-1 sound samples (if you have an Android phone/tablet) in Uke Talk

Only a single note for the HF-1 was sampled; the rest of the notes and chords were created using resampling, similar to the tone generator ...

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Today, 04:28 PM

clear replied to a thread Today's Chuckle in General Discussion

Why doesn't the knight get invited to the king and queen's dinner party? They are afraid of getting forked.

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Today, 04:24 PM

clear replied to a thread Beginning Baritone Music Theory Question in Ukulele Beginners

Middle C is middle C, and that note in scientific pitch notation is C4. Sometimes, you hear people call middle C "C3", e.g. Yamaha; but that's in...

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Today, 03:51 PM

clear replied to a thread Kamaka HF-1 sound samples (if you have an Android phone/tablet) in Uke Talk

Which sound do you like more? Which is simulated? https://soundcloud.com/user-919961063/sets/kamaka-hf-1-real-or-simulated

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Today, 11:47 AM

clear replied to a thread KoAlana in Uke Talk

I save all my guitar shipping boxes because those are very hard to find, but packing peanuts and bubble wrap, I don't save. I gather the peanuts and...

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Today, 11:45 AM

clear replied to a thread KoAlana in Uke Talk

Higher end stuff that comes with a its own hardcase has never come double-boxed; but they still come inside a box, even if the hardcase is wrapped...

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Today, 11:39 AM

clear started a thread Kamaka HF-1 sound samples (if you have an Android phone/tablet) in Uke Talk

Hi, I sampled some sounds and put it into an Android app. If you have a phone/tablet; you can try to run it. So, if you ... trust me (hey,...

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Yesterday, 10:48 AM

clear replied to a thread New Martin ukes in Uke Talk

Does Martin PLEK their ukes?

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01-22-2021, 03:43 PM

clear replied to a thread Things That Could Improve Sound of Any Ukulele in Uke Talk

Since it is a "KTM-00"; wouldn't that make it a KoAloha?

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01-21-2021, 12:31 PM

clear replied to a thread How to move piano? in General Discussion

No, they are obviously from the gym doing a workout. Nothing beats the fun of pushing a piano up and down a hilly road.

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01-21-2021, 12:17 PM

clear replied to a thread Snark tuner improvement in Uke Talk

Here's the complete description on Sweetwater: "The Silver Snark clip-on chromatic tuner is Snark's most advanced instrument tuner yet! Featuring...

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01-21-2021, 01:24 AM

clear replied to a thread Snark tuner improvement in Uke Talk

Interesting. I'll do a test tomorrow and check. I've gotten enough samples from my uke to go thru the entire scale pretty accurately. It wasn't...

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01-21-2021, 01:08 AM

clear replied to a thread Snark tuner improvement in Uke Talk

NP. I'm glad to post something to fill in this missing information. Snark is the only tuner that I've owned that has no specs on its accuracy. As...

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01-21-2021, 01:03 AM

clear replied to a thread Things That Could Improve Sound of Any Ukulele in Uke Talk

It is hard to improve what is already a very good product. You can make it different; but not everybody will agree that it is an improvement. Like...

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01-20-2021, 06:10 PM

clear replied to a thread Things That Could Improve Sound of Any Ukulele in Uke Talk

I don't think you can improve a KTM-00's sound by sanding its top. These top-shelf, Hawaiian-made ukuleles are already very optimal. If there's...

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01-20-2021, 06:01 PM

clear replied to a thread Snark tuner improvement in Uke Talk

So, I'd say the Snark Super Tight tuner's accuracy is +/- 3 cents. BTW, the uke you hear is a Kamaka HF-2.

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01-20-2021, 06:00 PM

clear replied to a thread KoAlana in Uke Talk

All my ukes have been shipped inside a second outer box.

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01-20-2021, 11:49 AM

clear replied to a thread KoAlana in Uke Talk

Wow, it looks like it was shipped straight in its original box.

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01-16-2021, 12:19 PM

clear replied to a thread Snark tuner improvement in Uke Talk

Yes, I think this is the reason for Snark's perceived inaccuracy; and I think I need to retract my statement about my Snark being inaccurate. When...

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01-15-2021, 01:16 PM

clear replied to a thread Snark tuner improvement in Uke Talk

I did a little bit of testing. The Snark latches on accurately when faced with a simple tone but gets inaccurate with a signal with many overtones. ...

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01-14-2021, 02:30 PM

clear replied to a thread Your Favorite Ukulele Cleaning Method in Uke Talk

You are right regarding finished wood. The lemon oil should only be used on unfinished fretboards and in small amounts.

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01-14-2021, 11:48 AM

clear replied to a thread Your Favorite Ukulele Cleaning Method in Uke Talk

As an alternative, from experience, you can use the lemon oil I posted. Let it soak for a minute on any crud (no matter how stubborn), and it will...

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01-14-2021, 11:40 AM

clear replied to a thread Your Favorite Ukulele Cleaning Method in Uke Talk

You can lightly buff the frets with 000 (I've tested) or 0000 (I've not tested) steel wool. I've done the 000 steel wool on guitar frets a few years...

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01-14-2021, 11:34 AM

clear replied to a thread Worth repairing a Kamaka Keiki? in Uke Talk

If it is sentiments, then I think it is better to have Kamaka repair it. If it is just for playing, I'm wondering, perhaps a new uke is the better...

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01-14-2021, 11:22 AM

clear replied to a thread Snark tuner improvement in Uke Talk

Well, my Snark (and past Snark) never had any excessive battery usage issues. As for accuracy, I agree with you. I think they are not very accurate;...

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01-13-2021, 11:33 AM

clear replied to a thread Your Favorite Ukulele Cleaning Method in Uke Talk

If it's never, try a little https://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/dunlop-fretboard-65-ultimate-lemon-oil on the fretboard. It'll make it look...

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01-13-2021, 09:13 AM

clear replied to a thread Worth repairing a Kamaka Keiki? in Uke Talk

Yes, it would matter to the value. The question is what do you plan to do with this uke once repaired?

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01-12-2021, 01:41 PM

clear replied to a thread 20% Off Hal Leonard Books at Elderly Instruments in Uke Talk

Many of my music books contain just 1 song that I wanted. So, over the years, I've collected this large collection of books that sits mostly unused...

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01-08-2021, 01:29 PM

clear replied to a thread I may have Reverse UAS! in Uke Talk

Although not for everybody, I'm currently happy with my Kamaka HF-1. I kind of realized it pretty immediately....

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01-07-2021, 10:35 PM

clear replied to a thread I may have Reverse UAS! in Uke Talk

I feel the same. I'm lucky that I've found the uke I like. Now, I have no urge to buy another. I'm thinking about just keeping 1 (maybe 2) of my...

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