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spongeuke
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Violin style friction tuners
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I am a fan of wooden pegs. They were used from time immoral. I got carried away and bought numerous sets from 1/4 violin to 1/2 cello...
Apr 14, 2024
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I agree with your observation. I recently got a vintage Martin that has the old wooden pegs. I have thought about whether I want to use...
Apr 14, 2024
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Loudest soprano
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My "Hot Rod Regal" that is still used in large group setting so I can hear myself play. I rescued a 50s Regal Soprano that needed a...
Apr 14, 2024
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Need help with some sort of device to help me repair cracks on my own
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^ ... UU, where you learn some things new every day :) It's not uncommon to drill a very tiny hole [the tiniest you can find] through...
Apr 5, 2024
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Purchased fretboard doesn't match my Uke plans
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From the photo of that fret board, it appears that the ruler is not measuring from the 0 fret. I use the mm scale all the times as it...
Apr 4, 2024
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Neck burst tutorial
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thanks so much for posting this. it’s really cool to share this info!
Apr 3, 2024
spongeuke
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New Uke Day (NUD)
Harmony Johnny Marvin “tenor”
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This is one I gave to a fellow ukulele player that I personally know and know it will be cherished and played. Also it is concert size...
Apr 3, 2024
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Low Action?
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Players of low action fretted instruments need a refined touch. Instrument buzz can be the result of technique.
Apr 3, 2024
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Some Thoughts on Making and Using a Tuner Caul Bridge Clamp
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A while back I realized I could not use standard bridge clamps because there was no room in the thin ukulele I am building. Ken kindly...
Apr 3, 2024
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Does my bridge need to be reglued?
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It was likely reglued previously. The light wood showing on the edges could be the result of scraping the old glue off before regluing.
Apr 3, 2024
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Harold Teen Ukulele
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Don't expect a quality instrument. They were a gimmick to begin with. Makes a nice wall hanger with the "Mother of Toilet Seat"...
Apr 3, 2024
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Is it safe to remove paint from an old uke?
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I would use a scraper. I have not used a hardware store scrapers on instruments, I use an old box knife blade that I polish on a piece...
Apr 3, 2024
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Coast Ukuleles
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I met Kawai and his 2 lovely children when I downsized my shop. He has the Aloha spirit, artists works reflect who and what they are.
Mar 26, 2024
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After a minor rehab that included a new paint job, new bridge, nut slot filing and a set of aNueNue strings, I gave a Famous FU120...
Mar 26, 2024
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Have you ever given a Uke to someone else?
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10 years ago I stoped buying or trading and started selling off my 50+ ukuleles. Some I could have kept, but logic prevailed. The sharp...
Mar 22, 2024
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