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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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