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Today, 07:18 AM

Kenn2018 replied to a thread Family band in New Member Introductions

Hi Lizzie! Welcome to the UU Forum. Are you intending to perform as a duo? Or is this a fun thing you simply enjoy doing together? Either way,...

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Today, 07:00 AM

Kenn2018 replied to a thread Anyone put a sound port on a Tiny Tenor? in Uke Talk

Very interesting. Thanks for posting the links. Rebel has a high end tenor that had a variable sound port. It has an inner sliding cover that you...

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Today, 06:40 AM

Kenn2018 replied to a thread NUD: A Naupaka hat trick in Uke Talk

Very cool. It's great that your wife plays as well.

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Today, 06:28 AM

stevejfc replied to a thread Family band in New Member Introductions

Welcome Lizzie!

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Yesterday, 06:38 PM

Kenn2018 replied to a thread Pono MTSH-SP for Sale or Trade for Banjo local sale Austin TX in Ukulele Marketplace

These are great sounding Ponos. I think the cedar top compliments the mahogany sound a little better than spruce. Nice price.

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Yesterday, 11:28 AM

Kenn2018 replied to a thread Anyone put a sound port on a Tiny Tenor? in Uke Talk

I was skeptical until I got my first tenor with a side sound hole. It does make a difference to what I hear as a player. I have done the cover the...

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Yesterday, 11:12 AM

Kenn2018 replied to a thread Nud in Uke Talk

Great looking uke. I really like the Flight scoop as an alternative to a cutaway. Dig those red pegs! Making a statement for sure, and a great...

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Yesterday, 11:07 AM

Kenn2018 replied to a thread Exceptional Moore Bettah Ukulele (Produced in May 2018) in Ukulele Marketplace

Hi MarkJay, I echo the thoughts about your injury. I also understand your decision. Fabulous instrument. I'm sure the price you arrive at will be...

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Yesterday, 11:03 AM

Kenn2018 replied to a thread Flight Mustang Tenor with upgraded pickup and tuners (UK) in Ukulele Marketplace

Lovely uke. Heard good things about these. I really like the scoop. Afraid this isn't a great time for me. BLWS

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04-12-2021, 09:59 PM

roastbeast replied to a thread Low G on an Enya Nova? Seeking String Advice in Ukulele Beginners

I'm probably a bit late but if you can deal with lower tension strings you can rearrange your existing Enya strings or use the spare set so that your...

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04-12-2021, 02:59 PM

stevejfc replied to a thread String recs for Silvertone Baritone in Uke Talk

Uke Logic baritone with their smooth wound low G. Great sound and feel.

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04-12-2021, 12:38 PM

Kenn2018 replied to a thread Which ukulele size is most suitable for GCEA tuning with an unwound low G string? in Uke Talk

I find wound Low-G and C strings to have a "Whang! Whang!" sound to them when strummed, that overpower the other strings. No matter how lightly I...

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04-12-2021, 12:22 PM

Kenn2018 replied to a thread Which ukulele size is most suitable for GCEA tuning with an unwound low G string? in Uke Talk

A genuine lol! Love it. I hadn't heard that one before. Cracked me up. :D

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04-12-2021, 12:15 PM

Kenn2018 replied to a thread Banjolele skin tension? in Uke Talk

Poul I'm kinda dense. How does the 1.5 Nm (Newtonmeter) of torque translate to tightening the head? Is that the resistance you set on each tension...

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04-12-2021, 12:06 PM

Kenn2018 replied to a thread Banjolele skin tension? in Uke Talk

Done with taxes, so I finally had the time to try my DrumDial on my tenor Southern Cross Banjo Uke with an 8" dia pot. It's a bit difficult to do...

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04-12-2021, 11:38 AM

Kenn2018 replied to a thread Tiny Tim: King for a Day in Uke Talk

A very polarizing performer for uke players. He was fun and interesting. And totally unique. Most people over 40 remember "Tiptoe Through the...

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04-11-2021, 06:21 PM

Kenn2018 replied to a thread FS: Mya-moe tenor Spruce top, Indian rosewood #2666 in Ukulele Marketplace

Hi Rococoapuffs, In the photo of the back of the uke, it looks like a seam in the Rosewood runs across the waist of the uke. I can see it in the...

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04-11-2021, 03:26 PM

ghostrdr replied to a thread The Brightest, Clearest Strings with the Most Sustain? in Buying Tips

I generally don't like Aquila, and prefer fluorocarbon, but I really like the Martin Premium Polygut strings which I understand are re-branded...

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04-11-2021, 07:58 AM

Kenn2018 replied to a thread Tin Ear - Wisconsin U.S.A. in New Member Introductions

Welcome to the UU Forum TinEar! It looks like you are off to a great start. When things settle down, you might want to check out the uke clubs in...

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04-11-2021, 07:47 AM

Kenn2018 replied to a thread Video concerning the comparation about all the Aquila ukulele sets in Uke Talk

What a great tool. Thanks for sharing this Mimmo. Are you back up to full production now?

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04-11-2021, 07:18 AM

Kenn2018 replied to a thread Soon to Be Completed Hive Ukulele: Torrefied Red Spruce/Brazilian Rosewood (US Only) in Ukulele Marketplace

Wow! Just wow. That is a beautiful tenor. Jake's ukuleles are exceptional. If you are thinking about owning a premier, world-class, legacy...

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04-11-2021, 06:55 AM

stevejfc replied to a thread Tin Ear - Wisconsin U.S.A. in New Member Introductions

Welcome Tin Ear!

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04-10-2021, 02:21 AM

Ms Bean replied to a thread Kia ora from New Zealand in New Member Introductions

Welcome to UU, MrE! I don't know if you decide to build more instruments, but if you were to, you could document the process on the builder's...

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04-09-2021, 11:04 PM

roastbeast replied to a thread Recommendations for high tension low G fluorocarbon strings to drop tune to DGBE? in Uke Talk

I'd like suggestions for a high tension, low G tenor set of fluorocarbons (preferrably unwound) that I can drop tune from GCEA to DGBE. I can do this...

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04-09-2021, 08:25 PM

Kenn2018 replied to a thread Kia ora from New Zealand in New Member Introductions

Hi MrE, Welcome to the UU Forum. Thank you for your efforts to teach young children. It wonderful that you have been instructing the kids on...

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04-09-2021, 08:03 PM

Kenn2018 replied to a thread Stale Peanuts? in Uke Talk

Good luck, I hope the fugly green peanut works out for you. Do you have access to written music on your phone?

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