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  1. PhilUSAFRet

    Anyone play Kalimba?

    I have a kalimba key set I bought on ebay and a soprano ukulele kit body. Planning on installing the tines where the bridge goes and holding the body at the waste. Installing a pickup as well. Quite simple.
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    Low G Baritone Strings (GCEA) Options?

    Linear is gCEA
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    Review:Aklot Solid Acacia Gloss Concert Ukulele

    Your comments make me wonder how a low g would make it sound.
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    SOLD: Blackbird Clara

    Considering
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    ukulele with no bracing or kerfling

    Listened to a non-braced concert size pineapple uke. Gives some Romero's competition in loudness and tone (right up until the time the soundboard cracks?)
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    Anyone ever use a Boss Super Octave OC-3 pedal

    I can tell you the EHX Bass9 does very little for the 1st and 2nd strings of my ukes.
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    Romero ST-Concert Penney Lane tuning

    I got a Romero ST Concert with a laminate mahogany body and solid spruce top. It has the Romero low g tuning with wound low g. Sound is HUGE, and loud, otherwise sounds very good but I can't help wonder what it would sound like with high g tuning. Wonder what strings would sound best in the...
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    Gloss dark mahogany, gloss concert with tortoise binding a' la Martin 1

    Saw this selling in Europe. Available by another name? Another manufacturer making one similar? VTAB FL-C15 Concert Ukulele, Mahogany Gloss
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    Behringer Synthesizer (TD-3-SR

    Anyone use this to provide a bassline behind your uke playing. Won't be using a computer with it. https://www.behringer.com/product.html;jsessionid=59974AF8185BAE0C8231E892B127A966?modelCode=P0DTD
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    Turn an ordinary strap into a Banjo Uke strap

    I bought a bag of small, 1 3/4" - 2" aluminum carabiners a while back. I have several standard uke/guitar straps but needed a banjo uke strap. Voila, these fit through the slot intended for strap buttons. Works great.
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    Anyone have the new cordoba mini ii bass mh-e ?

    Let's hear some reviews, demo?
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    Aquila Tenor Lava strings on a lightly constructed Concert Uke

    I have an older solid mahogany Mele 6 string concert I bought 3 or 4 years ago (it was several years old then). It has some old black strings, and needs a crack repair below the saddle. It still sounds amazingly bright and loud. It's built lightly with amazing resonance and projection. I am...
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    Strings for Mele solid mahogany 6 string concert

    I have an older solid mahogany Mele 6 string concert I bought 3 or 4 years ago (it was several years old then). It has some old black strings, and needs a crack repair below the saddle. It still sounds amazingly bright and loud. It's built lightly with amazing resonance and projection. I am...
  14. PhilUSAFRet

    KMise clone of new Goldtone Plastic Banjo Uke

    Wow, Kmise didn't waste any time getting on board with a copy of the new Goldtone plastic concert size banjo uke. Only selling clear and lime green, but this may be the first time I've seen a Chinese seller beat a U.S. importer to the market with a clone...
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    $99 Bass Uke with Free Shipping

    Just stumbled on this. https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=0TF-00T1-000A6
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    Got Myself a Remo Rythym Lid for a 5 Gal Bucket = Real Drum $25

    Not sure what happened in my last attempt:
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    Got Myself a Remo Rythym Lid for a 5 Gal Bucket = Real Drum $25

    I got myself a Remo Rythym lid for one of my 5 gal buckets..medium and got a snare clip to go with it. Sounds like a real drum and the snare clip makes it sound like a snare drum. I removed the handle and will insert small wood blocks in the handle supports and screw in strap buttons. Got a...
  18. PhilUSAFRet

    Do I still Think My Ukes Sound Good?

    First time hearing aid user early this AM. My hearing has been going for a long time. Now I have to carefully evaluate the tone of all my ukes to see if I still think they sound as good to me as I thought they did when I first got them. Anyone else have this experience? How did it go for you?
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    Flash Sale - Free International Shipping on Guitar Strings and Picks!

    Just got Email last night from Strings and Beyond. Sale for 2 days only, no code required. EXPIRED
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    Please Pray that Irma Doesn't Steal my Ukes

    I have to evacuate tomorrow cause Irma is on the way. I live on a barrier Island just East of Orlando. Heading over to my Son's house. Keep good thoughts my ukes are all ok when I get back home.