Joe Strummer

How does the string spacing compare between a typical guitar, tenor guitar, and uke?

String spacing is more important than nut width. Koalaoha has edge binding that adds extra width outside the strings. Martin tenors...

That’s narrower than most ukuleles. Most Kalas have 1.375” nuts. 1.5” nuts are considered spacious for ukuleles.

Those stretches are different than what I’ve tried before. They have given me some relief. Thanks for sharing them.

You might also find this gyro ball helpful. It seemed like a gimmick at first, but it’s helping me when stretching hasn’t...

I like some sort of coarser file for shaping once per week. Then I quickly sand my nails with a narrow strip of 500 grit sandpaper each...

I decided to go a different route and ordered an Outdoor banjolele. It should have the extra volume and twang I was seeking.

I read that most of the resonator sound comes from the cone. So, would it be possible to convert a Kala, Gretsch, Soundsmith, or etc...

FYI, I found out from magic fluke that that the spacing between strings 1-4 on the 5 string banjo is a bit less than 1 inch. The tenor...

I was looking at the tenor banjolele and noticed they also had a 5 string banjo. I was wondering if there was a way to use the banjo as...

You know, I regret being the first to bring up a contentious topic. Let’s keep the discussion about ukes.

Well now, speaking of Joe Strummer, I happen to have found some photos of The Clash on their busking tour of the UK, shown here in Kings...

I went to a farmer’s market yesterday, and some dude was hanging out in the parking lot with a guitar, mic, and amp. The problem was...

My namesake has this story about fighting the law: .

Recently discovered metronomes are good for more than keeping time. They’re a great tool for the final push to get a piece ready for...