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Yesterday, 06:54 AM

Siv replied to a thread Fountain Pens and Paper in General Discussion

Fountain pens are like ukuleles, there are some brands that work out the box and others that need fettling by a professional before they sing....

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02-23-2021, 12:57 PM

Siv replied to a thread Tenor fretboards in Ukulele Building / Luthier's Lounge

Thank you so much for posting this - I don't think I can buy an ebony blank for that money, let alone a fingerboard!

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02-23-2021, 09:22 AM

Siv replied to a thread I Just Bit the StewMac Bullet in Ukulele Building / Luthier's Lounge

I've done the same thing but bought Hosco files instead of StewMac. Have received the nut files but not the fret file and yet to have a go at the...

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02-22-2021, 08:10 AM

Siv replied to a thread Tenor Firefly vs Outdoor (replacing Maxitone Bruno leftie) in Buying Tips

I'm actually thinking about getting one myself. I have the outdoor tenor and the Duke 10 and the Duke is suffering from fret sprout. I'd rather have...

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02-22-2021, 06:07 AM

Siv replied to a thread Tenor Firefly vs Outdoor (replacing Maxitone Bruno leftie) in Buying Tips

This guy seems to like the Outdoor banjolele https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vaDBdq_0-s

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02-19-2021, 05:05 PM

Siv replied to a thread Cort UKE-BWS Soprano - REVIEW in Ukulele Reviews

Baz, I really need to unsubscribe from your channel. Every time you put out a video and you're enthusiastic about the item, I feel the need to buy...

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02-13-2021, 08:39 AM

Siv replied to a thread Siv's Ukulelog in Shameless Self Promotion

OK, no ukuleles today :) I wanted to find a storage solution for my ukes where I can grab and go easily in the house. A wall mount or two would be...

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02-12-2021, 07:14 AM

Siv replied to a thread Siv's Ukulelog in Shameless Self Promotion

So at what point is it considered a problem? Three days and three ukuleles! My sister was talking about plastic ukes a while ago and how...

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02-11-2021, 01:42 PM

Siv replied to a thread Siv's Ukulelog in Shameless Self Promotion

I was sitting in the car the other day while the kids were in Karate class thinking that it would be nice to have a uke in the car so I could noodle...

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02-11-2021, 12:09 PM

Siv replied to a thread Banjo Uke Cases - Fast Delivery in Uke Talk

Jerry, thanks for the suggestion - fits the Duke 10 perfectly!

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02-11-2021, 07:29 AM

Siv replied to a thread NUD: Kimo Custom Super Tenor Mood Spruce/Koa in Uke Talk

Really beautiful instrument. I love the black binding/rosette against the white soundboard and the minimalist fingerboard markers - very classy.

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02-11-2021, 07:12 AM

Siv replied to a thread Pineapple, Boat Paddle, and Tear Drop Shapes in Uke Talk

I'm a huge fan of these "single bout" designs. I feel like the Ukulele is more than just a miniature guitar and these shapes highlight that...

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02-10-2021, 11:08 AM

Siv replied to a thread Waiting for a Boat Paddle NUD in Uke Talk

Ed, please keep posting - I for one love to witness the magic that goes on in the luthier's shop.

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02-10-2021, 10:41 AM

Siv replied to a thread Siv's Ukulelog in Shameless Self Promotion

One of the most dangerous things about joining a forum is the marketplace. What initially started as a glance here and there became a daily stalk....

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02-09-2021, 08:56 AM

Siv replied to a thread Siv's Ukulelog in Shameless Self Promotion

My wife has a little corner in our house where she keeps her prized junk. It's junk because they're all on the whole totally impractical or useless...

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02-08-2021, 06:53 AM

Siv replied to a thread Siv's Ukulelog in Shameless Self Promotion

My son and I finally got the table saw working again so the immediate project is a case for the tiny tenor. I should know better but I just went...

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02-08-2021, 05:47 AM

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

There needs to be a name for the condition that goes like this: 1, You want to buy something 2, You start researching on the internet 3, You find...

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02-05-2021, 06:44 AM

Siv replied to a thread Siv's Ukulelog in Shameless Self Promotion

While noodling on the uke, and following along to some YouTube videos, I came across some uke building vids. I have often watched guitar builders and...

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02-03-2021, 01:57 PM

Siv replied to a thread Siv's Ukulelog in Shameless Self Promotion

ripock, I wanted to read your thread before replying but only managed to get about 4 or 5 pages in! It has been years since I learned music theory...

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02-03-2021, 11:14 AM

Siv replied to a thread While I've been away in Ukulele Building / Luthier's Lounge

The teardrop is a beauty. Mahogany? I would love one in a tenor size :)

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02-03-2021, 10:35 AM

Siv replied to a thread NUD: Synergy Instruments Concert in Uke Talk

Wow, that looks stunning!

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02-03-2021, 06:22 AM

Siv replied to a thread Siv's Ukulelog in Shameless Self Promotion

I try and not spend too much of my disposable income on hobbies as they tend to come and go. However, I had sold some stuff and had some money...

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02-02-2021, 12:47 PM

Siv replied to a thread Brace yourself... in Uke Talk

I'm guessing that these mass production ukes don't have their sound boards voiced like a small scale luthier would? One of the most fascinating...

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02-02-2021, 07:56 AM

Siv replied to a thread Alternate Planer in Ukulele Building / Luthier's Lounge

Someone who owns a drill press is likely to also own a router and I see a router achieving the same results, perhaps more safely as your hands are...

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02-02-2021, 06:45 AM

Siv replied to a thread Siv's Ukulelog in Shameless Self Promotion

While buying toys is a lot of fun, I'm guessing that I should also be learning how to play! Having a little familiarity from the guitar, my sister...

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02-01-2021, 01:30 PM

Siv replied to a thread Hello from Austin! in New Member Introductions

Welcome from just outside Houston. My daughter wanted to learn guitar and I got a uke to keep her company. It's great how our kids are enabling us to...

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02-01-2021, 05:50 AM

Siv replied to a thread Siv's Ukulelog in Shameless Self Promotion

So next on the list of things to buy are tuners. I was using my phone but it's a bit clunky and I wanted something more dedicated to the instrument....

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01-31-2021, 09:52 AM

Siv replied to a thread Outdoor Tenor Ukulele - Mint - Moonshine in Ukulele Marketplace

Argh! I literally ordered the exact same thing a few hours before you posted yours for sale!

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