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02-26-2021, 02:19 PM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread 5 course modified Guitalele in Uke Talk

It's great! https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/showthread.php?139970-NUD-David-Hanson-5-string-tenor-quot-Caramelele-quot

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02-26-2021, 08:19 AM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread 5 course modified Guitalele in Uke Talk

Interesting. I'd love to hear it. My 5-string was commissioned as a 5-course evenly spaced and I currently have it tuned dGCEA.

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02-26-2021, 08:15 AM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread What's happening in your shed? in Ukulele Building / Luthier's Lounge

Welll if it looks like a boat paddle, and is shaped like a boat paddle........

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02-25-2021, 01:31 PM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread Is there a way to put strap (no pins) on a uke? in Ukulele Beginners

If you don't want to put an end pin in, get a half strap from UkeLeash https://ukeleash.com/ If you do want a pin, get the version with the...

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02-22-2021, 11:41 AM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread Vorson electric GCEA strings in Ukulele Tips, Tricks and Technique

No. Even the "regular slinky" has a 17...

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02-21-2021, 06:16 PM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread Vorson electric GCEA strings in Ukulele Tips, Tricks and Technique

Yes, that makes more sense. They are standard electric guitar strings so you are free to experiment to find sizes and tensions you like. If you do...

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02-18-2021, 12:05 PM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread Baritone Laziness in Uke Talk

I play all my ukes as if they are GCEA even though many aren't. When needed i transpose the music to fit the uke

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02-16-2021, 01:20 PM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread FS: Brad Donaldson Baritone in Ukulele Marketplace

Can also put on another site like imgur.com and post the links here

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02-14-2021, 05:10 PM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread Guitalele string height in Guitar Discussion

There's also the old baking soda and super glue trick but I've never tried that one myself...

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02-14-2021, 05:07 PM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread Guitalele string height in Guitar Discussion

It's just held in place by tension by the real string. I wasn't really expecting it to work but it's never fallen out yet. I had to do it on two...

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02-14-2021, 06:15 AM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread NUD or NGD : Romero Creations Baritone 6 in Uke Talk

Here's one with the C1m in Terz tuning : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBD3AelULLE This has both : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76crFe1B8sc...

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02-13-2021, 05:32 PM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread Crazy idea or not? Converting my Flight GUT350 to a 5-string DGCEA BariTenor? in Guitar Discussion

Since you've got the skills then, I say go for it. I really like my 5-string.

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02-13-2021, 02:07 PM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread Crazy idea or not? Converting my Flight GUT350 to a 5-string DGCEA BariTenor? in Guitar Discussion

Hmm, 5-string DGCEA is not crazy: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/showthread.php?139970-NUD-David-Hanson-5-string-tenor-quot-Caramelele-quot ...

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02-13-2021, 10:04 AM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread Hadean Bass Uke UKBE-22 Long Scale Bass? -Requesting a review in Ukulele Reviews

I'm telling you Mike, if you ever want some extra money, I'm sure you could charge a fair wage to do conversions like that yellow guy :drool:

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02-13-2021, 09:58 AM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread Guitalele string height in Guitar Discussion

I'd say it's on the low end of normal. It's a relatively simple job to get a new nut and/or saddle to raise the action. Whether or not that's worth...

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02-12-2021, 04:53 PM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread Guitalele string height in Guitar Discussion

You might need to experiment with strings and/or tuning. The specs on this say 18-5/16" scale which is an odd size - quite long for a tenor and short...

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02-12-2021, 02:53 PM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread Guitalele string height in Guitar Discussion

And you can print your own string gauge. I have one like this https://the-dro.com/music/guitar-setup-free-printable-action-gauge/

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02-12-2021, 02:51 PM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread Guitalele string height in Guitar Discussion

I don't know that there is a "standard". As with uke, there is a degree of personal preference. Having said that, I prefer about 2.5mm at the twelfth...

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02-12-2021, 07:23 AM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread 2 long neck sopranos in Ukulele Marketplace

It's the "flatlander" shape. Here's the uke: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/showthread.php?140625-NUD-Bonanza-Thinline-SLN Can also hear it...

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02-11-2021, 03:28 PM

sam13 replied to a thread Looking for a high end baritone in Ukulele Marketplace

What else you selling off? I didn't realize you still had the Superb Sopranos still.

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02-11-2021, 03:10 PM

sam13 replied to a thread Kala Elite 2Koa Concert Ukulele in Ukulele Marketplace

its very nice. Looks flawless.

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02-10-2021, 11:38 AM

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

I'm not understanding the "shorter treble side" bit. Shorter in what dimension?

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02-07-2021, 10:31 AM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread NUD or NGD : Romero Creations Baritone 6 in Uke Talk

Yep. That's called the Uke Leash : https://ukeleash.com/ The owner is a member here. It's my favorite strap. I prefer the ones with an end pin but...

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02-07-2021, 09:23 AM

Jim Hanks started a thread 2 long neck sopranos in Ukulele Marketplace

I *might* have my eye on a more upscale SLN but will need to part with one or both of these first: Kala KSLNG (laminate koa) soprano long neck,...

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02-07-2021, 09:13 AM

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

You're in for a treat! :D

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02-07-2021, 09:10 AM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread NUD or NGD : Romero Creations Baritone 6 in Uke Talk

If you're really after A-to-A tuning, I would recommend looking for low tension classical sets. As stated above, medium or normal tension will likely...

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02-06-2021, 10:16 AM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread NUD or NGD : Romero Creations Baritone 6 in Uke Talk

On the UG1 - that's also a good set but with the typical round wound characteristics. I have that set at A-to-A on my 17" tenor scale, so I agree...

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02-06-2021, 10:13 AM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread NUD or NGD : Romero Creations Baritone 6 in Uke Talk

Tension should be fine as that's the tuning they are designed for. I will say that if you're looking for "squeak less" strings, you may be...

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02-05-2021, 11:54 AM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread NUD or NGD : Romero Creations Baritone 6 in Uke Talk

Sure. If you're not familiar with flat wound, then the strings you are used to are round wound. If you look really closely, you can see the ridges...

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