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Today, 12:54 AM

MJB replied to a thread Instrument cable jack and side binding. in Ukulele Building / Luthier's Lounge

Jerry, it's a Muslady passive piezo pickup, $21 on Amazon. It mounts where the end pin is located so I already have a pilot hole. It requires a 12mm...

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01-25-2021, 11:59 AM

MJB replied to a thread Instrument cable jack and side binding. in Ukulele Building / Luthier's Lounge

Thank you sir!

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01-25-2021, 01:58 AM

MJB started a thread Instrument cable jack and side binding. in Ukulele Building / Luthier's Lounge

I'm going to add a piezo pickup to my KALA KA-B baritone uke. The cable jack is supposed to go where the end pin strap jack is located. I have to...

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01-24-2021, 11:44 PM

MJB replied to a thread New Martin ukes in Uke Talk

I think we have to keep in mind that at Martin, guitars are their bread and butter. I too would like to see more from them in their uke line. I'm...

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01-24-2021, 11:30 PM

MJB replied to a thread Well I think I ordered "my" holy grail. in Uke Talk

I've ordered a Fremont Blackline low G for IZ. I like linear tuning except for Sopranos which I keep reentrant. IZ, I think it's the first uke...

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01-24-2021, 11:20 PM

MJB replied to a thread Dipping my toes in the Vintage pond. in Uke Talk

Thanks Mike! I'll give a full report after I spend some time with it. Mike

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01-24-2021, 12:04 AM

MJB replied to a thread A Shout Out for Ohana and Uke Like the Pros! in Uke Talk

Good on you! I have an Ohana cedar/rosewood Soprano and it is very nice!

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01-24-2021, 12:00 AM

MJB replied to a thread NUD: Collings Koa Tenor in Uke Talk

Congrats on a fine looking uke. I've never played a Collings uke but I have played a Collings guitar and it was a very fine instrument.

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01-23-2021, 11:54 PM

MJB replied to a thread Dipping my toes in the Vintage pond. in Uke Talk

It's coming from GC in Denver. I hope yours is still out there! :)

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01-23-2021, 01:39 PM

MJB replied to a thread My Thoughts on Martin's Konter Replica in Uke Talk

Congrats on a very cool uke!

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01-23-2021, 09:42 AM

MJB started a thread Dipping my toes in the Vintage pond. in Uke Talk

Today I ordered a 1950s style O Martin. It's described as being in great condition with only some cosmetic scratches and no functional issues. ...

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01-23-2021, 06:27 AM

MJB replied to a thread New Martin ukes in Uke Talk

That explains a lot. Thanks Cluze.

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01-23-2021, 12:18 AM

MJB replied to a thread New Martin ukes in Uke Talk

I can't for the life of me figure out what makes the FSC worth $500 more than the IZ tenor.

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01-21-2021, 12:49 AM

MJB replied to a thread New Martin ukes in Uke Talk

MIM is great, I recently bought a Martin IZ from her.

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01-20-2021, 07:54 AM

MJB replied to a thread Hello from Chicago in New Member Introductions

Welcome! I moved to FL from St. Charles, IL 5 years ago.

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01-20-2021, 07:46 AM

MJB replied to a thread Low G string for my Martin 1T IZ tenor. in Uke Talk

I ordered a Fremont Medium Black Line low G. I have one on my Concert and it plays and sounds good. If for some reason I'm not happy I have a "second...

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01-20-2021, 07:38 AM

MJB replied to a thread Any new ideas about how to get rid of squeak with Aquila Sugar strings? in Uke Talk

I totally agree with this. Try some strings by Worth, Fremont or Living Waters. Or even the Nylgut Aquilas. I have ukes with all these strings and...

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01-19-2021, 02:59 PM

MJB started a thread Low G string for my Martin 1T IZ tenor. in Uke Talk

I would like your opinion for a low G string to replace the high g that came with the M625 set on my Martin IZ Tenor. No Aquila red and no wound...

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01-19-2021, 02:36 AM

MJB replied to a thread Roberts B16 Baritone Laotian Black & White Ebony in Ukulele Reviews

Gorgeous! Would you provide a rough idea of the price? I understand that custom builds can vary greatly. Thanks!

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01-16-2021, 08:07 AM

MJB replied to a thread New Martin ukes in Uke Talk

First Mustang made was a 64 1/2 model year, my brother bought one when they first came out. I'm not a young guy (70) but I have a 2019 Mustang...

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01-15-2021, 02:07 PM

MJB replied to a thread Well I think I ordered "my" holy grail. in Uke Talk

Thanks Bill!

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01-15-2021, 08:58 AM

MJB replied to a thread Well I think I ordered "my" holy grail. in Uke Talk

Thanks! Yes, it has the 625 grey strings.

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01-15-2021, 04:22 AM

MJB replied to a thread Well I think I ordered "my" holy grail. in Uke Talk

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01-15-2021, 04:21 AM

MJB replied to a thread Well I think I ordered "my" holy grail. in Uke Talk

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01-15-2021, 01:52 AM

MJB replied to a thread New Martin ukes in Uke Talk

FWIW Fender has made new "relic" guitars/basses for many years now. Some of these even have rusty hardware which I would never find acceptable on a...

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01-15-2021, 01:34 AM

MJB replied to a thread Well I think I ordered "my" holy grail. in Uke Talk

IZ arrived about 7PM yesterday. I only played it for a short time then tuned it up to pitch and hung it on my wall to acclimate to the environment it...

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01-14-2021, 01:16 AM

MJB replied to a thread NUD: Cripple Creek in Uke Talk

Nice! You can easily see the Mando influence in that design.

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01-13-2021, 02:55 PM

MJB replied to a thread Well I think I ordered "my" holy grail. in Uke Talk

My IZ arrives tomorrow so I'll have my first chance to evaluate.

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