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Jim Hanks replied to a thread Cutting Down a Neck in Uke Talk

Found this, but seems like there was a newer one :...

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12-09-2019, 06:09 PM

Down Up Dick replied to a thread Tenor Guitar in Guitar Discussion

I’ve added the Dunlop Tortex 1 mm (blue) to my search for a pick. I like it’s feel and sound. The search continues . . . :old:

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12-09-2019, 03:51 AM

Down Up Dick replied to a thread Tenor Guitar in Guitar Discussion

Hey, Fil, long time no hear-from. You still in Germany? My Kala is “0”, and it’s much smaller than the Blueridge. I expected it to be about...

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12-09-2019, 03:45 AM

Down Up Dick replied to a thread Tenor Guitar in Guitar Discussion

Hi, DUD1. Yeah, almost all of my picks are Dunlops. I really like the feel of the Prime Tones, but they’re too stiff for me so far. I use the semi...

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12-08-2019, 07:30 PM

Down Up Dick replied to a thread Tenor Guitar in Guitar Discussion

Yeah, that’s why it’s kinda silly for one to try to pick exactly the correct strings or picks to sound exactly the way he/she wants to sound. My...

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12-08-2019, 07:07 PM

Down Up Dick replied to a thread Tenor Guitar in Guitar Discussion

Yeah, Davoravo, I agree. On my other tenor guitar and my tenor banjo I use a Dunlop .060 or .073 for picking, but I don’t strum much. However, I...

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12-08-2019, 01:18 PM

Down Up Dick replied to a thread Tenor Guitar in Guitar Discussion

Well, I played for an hour today to try to pick a pick. I liked the sound of the Dunlop Prime Grip 1.14 mm (red) best followed by the 1.5 mm (blue)....

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12-08-2019, 05:06 AM

Down Up Dick replied to a thread Tenor Guitar in Guitar Discussion

Hey! Thanks, Steve, they could have at least said somethin’ about it. Now that I know what it’s for, I can ignore it and forget about it. Lotsa...

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12-08-2019, 05:04 AM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread Graph Tech Ratio Tuners in Uke Talk

That sounds like strings sticking in the nut

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12-07-2019, 06:08 PM

Down Up Dick replied to a thread College Football in Sports Discussion

Well, I guess College Football’s over for 2019. At least until January. I enjoyed this season. Notre Dame did well, but USC not so much. I...

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12-07-2019, 05:40 PM

Down Up Dick replied to a thread Tenor Guitar in Guitar Discussion

It seems to be okay except for the lack of volume. It’s in excellent, brand new shape of course and the gig bag/case is too. It came with an allen...

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12-07-2019, 04:04 PM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread some advice needed in Uke Talk

You're gonna pay for the set up, right? If so, I don't see a problem taking it to them. If you feel the need for penance, maybe have them put in a...

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12-07-2019, 10:30 AM

Down Up Dick replied to a thread Tenor Guitar in Guitar Discussion

Yeah, DUD1 and bunnyf, it’s now tuned to CGDA so I can use it with the Hal Leonard exercise book that I’ve been usin’ with my Kala. The Kala is now...

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12-07-2019, 04:10 AM

Down Up Dick replied to a thread Tenor Guitar in Guitar Discussion

Yeah, I know whatcha mean, bunnyf; dreamin’ the dream is the best part of the hunt. I’m too choosy and careful to buy used, but I haven’t heard...

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12-07-2019, 02:55 AM

Down Up Dick replied to a thread Tenor Guitar in Guitar Discussion

Yesterday, I tuned my new Blueridge up and played for about an hour. It’s tone was nice, but somewhat wimpy. I was a bit disappointed. However,...

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12-06-2019, 11:05 AM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread Thje Ultimate Kanilea in Uke Talk

Whenever I play, all I get are 4-letter words. STOP! DON'T! NONO! :smileybounce:

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12-05-2019, 06:30 PM

Down Up Dick replied to a thread NUD: Not a Ukulele Day in Uke Talk

I also received my tenor guitar — at 3 minutes to 8 pm the time promised by Amazon. I’ll probably open the box tomorrow. :old:

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12-05-2019, 06:26 PM

Down Up Dick replied to a thread Do You Use a Tablet, Rather than Books? in Uke Talk

I'm old. I like books. I like to write in ‘em and dog ear the pages and even rip some pages out. I’m not a fan of all this internet stuff. :old:

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12-05-2019, 06:21 PM

Down Up Dick replied to a thread Tenor Guitar in Guitar Discussion

Amazon promised my tenor guitar would arrive before eight o’clock. It got here 7:57 pm. I had already given up on it. Good job, Amazon. I’m...

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12-05-2019, 07:11 AM

Down Up Dick replied to a thread Starry Night Flea in Uke Talk

. When you finish the case, you can get started on your car. What color is your house? :old:

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12-05-2019, 04:04 AM

Down Up Dick replied to a thread NUD: Not a Ukulele Day in Uke Talk

Good for You! I’m next. :old:

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12-05-2019, 03:52 AM

Down Up Dick replied to a thread Tenor Guitar in Guitar Discussion

Amazon says they’re delivering my guitar today instead of tomorrow — lucky me. :old:

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12-05-2019, 03:47 AM

Down Up Dick replied to a thread Tenor Guitar in Guitar Discussion

Are you kiddin’, Steve? I’ve had a great Gold Tone Irish tenor banjo for a long time., and this is my week to play it. It’s my favorite stringed...

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12-05-2019, 03:31 AM

Down Up Dick replied to a thread Ukulele Hats in Uke Talk

I have a Triby I bought to wear in the winter (Ha!), but I don’t like it. It makes me look like a little ol’ man. True, I am one, but I certainly...

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12-05-2019, 03:03 AM

Down Up Dick replied to a thread NUD: Not a Ukulele Day in Uke Talk

I’m looking for a Blueridge T60 tenor guitar that was supposed to be delivered tomorrow, but now Amazon says today. Just the opposite of yours. ...

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12-04-2019, 08:12 AM

Down Up Dick replied to a thread Starry Night Flea in Uke Talk

Good job, Jerry. Now learn how to play “Stars Fell on Alabama”, “Stardust”, “Stella By Starlight”, etc . . . :old:

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12-04-2019, 05:35 AM

Down Up Dick replied to a thread Ukulele Hats in Uke Talk

Notice the hat stays on even upside down — good hat on a windy day. :old:

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12-03-2019, 12:58 PM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread Asking for a friend... in Bass

personally, I'd say no. U-Bass should be 21" scale or less. But feel free to disagree. :)

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12-03-2019, 03:45 AM

Down Up Dick replied to a thread Ukulele Hats in Uke Talk

As I said before, I’ve always been a hat man, but, unfortunately, I have a large head. I usta carry watermelons home from the store in my hats. ...

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12-02-2019, 06:46 PM

Jim Hanks replied to a thread FS: Cocobolo Ukuleles from Kevin Keith in Ukulele Marketplace

I stand corrected. :shaka: Maybe that's a recent change as well. I see the website no longer lists soprano and I know I've seen lottery announcements...

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