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Today, 05:57 PM

Kekani replied to a thread I See a Router in My Future in Ukulele Building / Luthier's Lounge

Porter Cable 890 series. I keep this in the table, and use a DeWalt DWP611 outside, unless I need to use a 1/2" shaft, then the PC comes out.

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Today, 03:38 PM

Nickie replied to a thread Just picked up this marathon baritone uke for 25 bucks today! in Uke Talk

Way to go! It's hard to find a playable uke for that price!

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Yesterday, 04:08 PM

Nickie replied to a thread Octopus UK215C Concert - REVIEW in Ukulele Reviews

Baz, this review couldn't have come at a better time. A young call on YouTube calling herself a ukulele instructor was "promoting" a beginner kit,...

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Yesterday, 09:00 AM

Nickie replied to a thread Bean Sprout #5 Maple Concert Banjo Ukulele Banjolele in Ukulele Marketplace

I really wish I could afford this little guy. I put the same armrest on my cheap banjouke, I can't imagine being without it now!

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Yesterday, 07:56 AM

Nickie replied to a thread my new go-to online ukulele store in Uke Talk

Thanks for posting about them. Ukulele Store isn't a very creative name, but they sure have a nice selection. A bit out of most people's budgets, but...

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Yesterday, 12:38 AM

RAB11 started a thread Releasing some music! in Shameless Self Promotion

Hi! I've been honing my craft over on the Seasons for a long time and I'm now at the point where I'm recording an album and getting ready to...

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Yesterday, 12:35 AM

RAB11 replied to a thread A Seasonista Wrote This...stuff in Seasons of the Ukulele

If we're friends on Facebook and you've seen me share this to every page I can think of... Apologies. But anyway. I'm in the midst of recording an...

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03-06-2021, 09:59 PM

kissing replied to a thread Baritone Ukulele, is it worth it? in Uke Talk

From the perspective of a baritone ukulele player, one could ask are soprano/concert/tenor ukuleles worth it? As both an ukulele and guitar...

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03-05-2021, 05:56 PM

kissing replied to a thread Should I add MiSi to my Blackbird order? in Buying Tips

The neck is carbon fibre. The real question is, are traditional wooden necks durable enough to withstand stribg tensions!

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03-05-2021, 12:57 PM

Nickie replied to a thread Garden Song, (Chords and Lyrics Included) in Links and Videos

Nice. We recorded that song on our youtube channel too. We especially liked Arlo Guthrie's version.

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03-05-2021, 12:55 PM

Nickie replied to a thread My time on UU. in Uke Talk

I don't understand your post very well, but I understand hospice (I'm a retired hospice nurse) and cancer. I extend my best wishes to you.

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03-05-2021, 12:53 PM

Nickie replied to a thread Japan method of producing timber without killing the tree in Ukulele Building / Luthier's Lounge

Wow, that is really something. Those Japanese are clever! I've heard about coppicing, I've seen trees do it, but I never thought about producing wood...

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03-05-2021, 12:48 PM

Nickie replied to a thread Starting an ukulele business? in General Discussion

This smells like SPAM, and I don't mean the food variety. How do we report this? Writer has no other apparent posts.

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03-05-2021, 02:38 AM

kissing replied to a thread Kala SUB UBass in Uke Talk

I think the original strings for these would have been the polyurethane rubbery strings rather than Roundwounds. Personally I think the original...

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03-03-2021, 09:39 PM

kissing replied to a thread Pono Sopranos possibly have laminated fretboards? in Uke Talk

Structurally, laminated fretboard/necks are considered more resilient and durable anyway :)

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03-03-2021, 02:52 PM

Nickie replied to a thread Twilight Time in UU Video Discussion

Very pretty! Did you use a flat pick?

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03-03-2021, 12:20 PM

Nickie replied to a thread Hello from Helsinki! in New Member Introductions

Welcome to UU! We look forward to reading your posts about your progress!

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03-03-2021, 12:18 PM

Nickie started a thread Does anyone here play the Cuatro? in Other Instruments

Are there any cuatro players here?

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03-03-2021, 05:49 AM

Nickie replied to a thread Is this an ukulele? in Uke Talk

Aha! Thank you. Now I am interested in this instrument!

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03-03-2021, 05:46 AM

Nickie replied to a thread Is this an ukulele? in Uke Talk

I think I see a cuatro, or maybe a tiple, being played behind her. What Natalia is playing could be an ukulele, it appears to have nylon strings....

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03-02-2021, 08:57 AM

RAB11 replied to a thread Season 472 - Games and Toys in Seasons of the Ukulele

Here's a Peter Gabriel song that came together faster than I expected it to.

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03-01-2021, 11:50 PM

kissing replied to a thread I know hardly anything about this instrument, but I own it. in Uke Talk

Morris classical guitars are quite highly regarded in the guitar community. If the ukulele is anything like the guitars, it would be very well...

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03-01-2021, 11:36 PM

kissing replied to a thread Wonder Why Most Electric Solid Body Uku Are Sold Out in Uke Talk

It might be because they're not popular enough. Low demand, so they are manufacturing less. Eleuke have some steel string models. Generally decent...

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03-01-2021, 01:12 PM

Nickie replied to a thread New member from Finland in New Member Introductions

Welcome to UU!

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03-01-2021, 01:11 PM

Nickie replied to a thread New on board in New Member Introductions

Welcome to UU. I bet you'll enjoy that tenor more than the baritone.....

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02-28-2021, 06:24 AM

Nickie replied to a thread Non-claw clawhammer technique in Ukulele Tips, Tricks and Technique

Thanks for reminding me of her video. i tired it a few months ago, then forgot it. It actually was easier for me. To play clawhammer with a claw...

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02-28-2021, 06:17 AM

Nickie replied to a thread UAS Intrigue! in Uke Talk

Don't buy another Mainland, Ohana, or Kala. I'm headed to our State Comptrollers Website.....

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02-28-2021, 06:08 AM

Nickie replied to a thread Starting an ukulele business? in General Discussion

Hello, I love your dream! If I were your age....well, not actually, what I would do is learn to be a sniper, then go to Africa and hunt big game...

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02-28-2021, 12:05 AM

RAB11 replied to a thread Season 471 - Click and wind on in Seasons of the Ukulele

That sounds like a bit of a pain. Only advantage I can think of to do it in Reaper as opposed to exporting the audio to a specialised video editor...

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02-27-2021, 07:06 PM

RAB11 replied to a thread Season 471 - Click and wind on in Seasons of the Ukulele

Oh wow didn't realise Reaper had video editing! I've been using that for the last month or so and really like it, might have a look into that. I...

119 replies | 3006 view(s)

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