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Yesterday, 07:38 PM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread Tenor Guitar made from a Yamaha CS40 in Guitar Discussion

Can't hurt to try it.

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Yesterday, 06:22 PM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread New 10th Anniversary Fun Build in Uke Talk

Great! Loving the top and the side port especially

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Yesterday, 04:10 PM

igorthebarbarian replied to a thread For Sale: Bruko Solid Maple Soprano in Ukulele Marketplace

Great deal! Love Bruko’s

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Yesterday, 03:33 PM

igorthebarbarian replied to a thread Resonator Ukulele in Buying Tips

I had a Gold Tone that I got from MIM’s a few years ago. It was heavy but loud. I sold it and now really regret it

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Yesterday, 03:28 PM

igorthebarbarian replied to a thread Kiwaya KTS-4 All Mahogany Soprano & Tweed Stagg hard case - $300 in Ukulele Marketplace

If this guy above me (CJUke) doesn’t take it, I’ll take it

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Yesterday, 12:47 PM

Down Up Dick replied to a thread Do you feel a teacher is necessary? in Uke Talk

I think one’s need for a teacher depends on his/her learning purpose. If it is to become a professional musician or at least play in a band, then...

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Yesterday, 05:53 AM

Down Up Dick replied to a thread Do you feel a teacher is necessary? in Uke Talk

I don’t usually judge writers’ or musicians’ lives. I was talking about his works and his stated opinions. His life was his life, interesting,...

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Yesterday, 05:07 AM

Down Up Dick replied to a thread Do you feel a teacher is necessary? in Uke Talk

I simply could not disagree more. I’ve enjoyed reading many of his works for a long time, and I have great respect for his opinions and the down to...

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02-16-2020, 07:17 PM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread FOE SALE: Fretless Bass Uke 21" Scale in Ukulele Marketplace

Just fret lines, not frets

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02-16-2020, 05:50 PM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread FOE SALE: Fretless Bass Uke 21" Scale in Ukulele Marketplace

Oh duh, "for sale". Thought I was missing some special kind of sale. :p I'm sure Rick will enjoy it. I'd consider ordering one, but they'd...

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02-16-2020, 05:08 PM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread FOE SALE: Fretless Bass Uke 21" Scale in Ukulele Marketplace

Hmm, that's not without temptation. Have you tested it for function at least? Is it really 21" and not 20-3/8" like U-Bass? If I got it, I'd want to...

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02-16-2020, 04:57 PM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread Anyone here tried a bass octave pedal on uke? in Uke Talk

Hmm, I haven't actually tried it either, but even with a low G (G3), dropping an octave only gets you to G2 and guitar is E2. Bass guitar is E1. So...

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02-16-2020, 04:50 PM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread All unwound "B to B" guitalele tuning in Links and Videos

Yep. I'm working on a cover song now that's basically just straight strumming. Hopefully I can get that recorded and posted in the next week or so....

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02-16-2020, 11:20 AM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread Another “Which one to buy” in Ukulele Beginners

Hopefully some of our EU members can recommend good shops across the pond. I could have given you some from the US :)

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02-16-2020, 10:49 AM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread unwound fifths for an Outdoor tenor ukulele? in Uke Tech Support

Just not gonna find one. The biggest unwound string available is the low D baritone string from Living Water (or Worth) and it is passable on...

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02-16-2020, 10:45 AM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread Another “Which one to buy” in Ukulele Beginners

Yes, but Makala is the lower level line. Nothing wrong with Kala if you buy from a dealer that does a proper setup. Where are you located?

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02-16-2020, 08:44 AM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread Wish You Were Here w/ Hanson 5-string and Timber Bass in Links and Videos

Thanks! I've never been to a Pink Floyd concert but I understand the flying pig was a staple, so.... :p

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02-16-2020, 08:40 AM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread Glyph Ukulele Value? in Uke Talk

Just my opinion, but I would expect the typical 25-30% discount typical of used ukes, perhaps a little more with the repair which will reduce the...

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02-15-2020, 07:08 PM

igorthebarbarian replied to a thread Martin ukulele on Antiques Roadshow in Uke Talk

Two favorites- ukes and Antiques Roadshow!! Nice when they cross paths!

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02-15-2020, 06:26 PM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread David Hanson Kiku Build in Uke Talk

I remember that feeling It gets better. :cool:

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02-15-2020, 05:41 PM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread Unusual beginner question. in Ukulele Beginners

I won't say it's a bad choice. Mim speaks highly of the model...

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02-15-2020, 09:41 AM

Down Up Dick replied to a thread Tuning a Tenor guitar like a Tenor Uke in Guitar Help, Tips and Technique

Fingerstyle sounds better with accompaniment, but some books have two or three chords per measure. I’m an old brass man — no chords unless one...

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02-15-2020, 09:35 AM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread unwound fifths for an Outdoor tenor ukulele? in Uke Tech Support

The low C has to be wound. Experiment with 5th strings of classical guitar sets. Or get a single:...

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02-15-2020, 09:28 AM

Down Up Dick replied to a thread Baritone Ukulele? in Guitar Discussion

It takes four or five to make a quartet or quintet. Where’s yer team spirit? :old:

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02-15-2020, 06:46 AM

Down Up Dick replied to a thread Baritone Ukulele? in Guitar Discussion

I was findin’ that I couldn’t seem to find tenor guitar music that I wanted. But, much to my embarrassment, I suddenly realized, checked and found...

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02-15-2020, 06:14 AM

Down Up Dick replied to a thread Tuning a Tenor guitar like a Tenor Uke in Guitar Help, Tips and Technique

I’m having problems finding CGDA tenor banjo/guitar music books in fifths without scads of chords. I have lots of Celtic music books in GDAE and...

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02-15-2020, 03:55 AM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread unwound fifths for an Outdoor tenor ukulele? in Uke Tech Support

Are you open to having the C be reentrant? If so, that should be easy but you might have to widen the 3rd nut slot. I don't think you're going to get...

8 replies | 103 view(s)

02-14-2020, 02:02 PM

Jim Hanks started a thread All unwound "B to B" guitalele tuning in Links and Videos

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02-14-2020, 07:36 AM

Down Up Dick replied to a thread hearing aids in Uke Talk

I usually take mine out when playing a banjo, if the pickin’ don’t sound right. The tenor guitars and baritone uke sound better, so I just leave ‘em...

5 replies | 104 view(s)

02-13-2020, 05:10 PM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread New 10th Anniversary Fun Build in Uke Talk

Following! :shaka:

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