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BigJackBrass
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Signature Ukulele
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I'd suggest a pigment market or indelible pencil, but you'll want to test the tips and dyes on a similar scrap of wood to make sure that...
Yesterday at 7:30 PM
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Well I added a centre brace , it is now a flat top :) . it looks good :) . intonation good .... Volume ? No comment :(... it would...
Yesterday at 12:24 PM
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Speaking as a mere hobby builder - after trying a variety of brushed, wiped and rubbed finishes, I too have settled on using 'rattle...
Yesterday at 7:37 AM
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My favorite is Kimo Hussey, but I really love listening to Cliff Edwards, Roy Smeck, George Formby and Tiny Tim. There are more I enjoy...
Monday at 5:07 PM
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Another vote for the sublime Cliff Edwards but for all round entertainer I'd go for the one and only Ralph Shaw.☑️
Monday at 2:10 PM
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Oh, my, Cliff Edwards, obviously, although his pal Buster Keaton deserves a mention. They even join forces in Doughboys! More recently...
Monday at 12:54 PM
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I feel genuinely privileged to own one of your soprano ukuleles. It's an instrument I hope will be enjoyed by others long after my time...
Monday at 12:02 PM
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Indeed worthy of praise. . I love his version of It's Only A Paper Moon among others.
Monday at 11:52 AM
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That would be Cliff Edwards. Incredible, unique style and technique, not to mention his remarkable vocal range and musical versatility.
Monday at 10:20 AM
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Hey, Ken - if your son, Mike takes over, who will do the French Polishing for him? Has Janet earned her retirement, too?:unsure:
Monday at 7:10 AM
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Ken, whatever you decide we’re all grateful you and Mrs. Timms have shared your joyful hobby with the world. My soprano is a delight!
Sunday at 8:11 PM
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It looks like I'll be calling it a day at the end of this year and handing the workshop and equipment over to my Son Mike ..I have about...
Sunday at 5:13 PM
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We're a bunch of old fa---s! I tell people I'm 80 so they think I look really good for my age. One guy told me I didn't look a day over...
Friday at 8:26 PM
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I exchange occasional emails with Marco. He's working hard keeping up with orders following some electronic disasters. First his...
Friday at 5:03 PM
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A friend of mine (lucky blighter!) has a 5K replica built by Dave Means (Glyph ukuleles). This is it:
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