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Unless I’m experimenting between high/low G or a mix of different strings on a particular uke, I just change the whole set. Then less variables to consider as a function of tone and feel. As regards the side discussion of wound vs unwound, I make that decision dependent on the particular...

So maybe not $150k but $31k and counting ain't too shabby. ;)

Beautiful rendition of Lahainaluna

This thread does nothing to settle my curiosities. 😂

https://theukulelesite.com/catalog/product/view/id/10942/s/auction-for-maui-moore-bettah-maui-strong-2313/category/2/ Well done!

+1 regarding the good customer service by Isaac Peters at Ukulele Lab. I have purchased several ukuleles from him with similar experiences.

Is the knob harder to turn and has more tension than is necessary to hold the string? If it is, you can try letting out some tension with the adjustment screw on back on the knob.

In the last few years, I have purchased a couple ukuleles and the same number of guitars from TUS, all with positive experiences. I also routinely order strings and occasionally buy other accessories such as tuners and straps. Indeed, the turnaround time from initial motion to purchase a...

For sale: Gotoh UPT (standard length) 4:1 ratio planetary tuners with silver colored bodies and ivoroid colored knobs. The tuners are in mint condition and come from one of my Japanese ukuleles, which I converted to Gotoh open back guitar-style tuners. I have hung onto these tuners for a few...

Yes, still available. PM if interested.

A box full of "stuff" is the inevitable consequence of being totally into something that has been fun and significant for some time. I have a small box holding 2 dozen (?) sets of brand new ukulele strings, a general toolbox holding several dedicated ukulele setup and string changing tools...

I'm convinced that tone does change with age. Though I also see possible the selection bias where the ukes and guitars that changed for the worse were lost and forgotten, and the ones that changed for the better were kept and cherished. I think that 21yo Kamaka has had plenty of time to sound...

Strings that settle quickly are definitely a desirable and probably under appreciated trait. The kinds I've tried that I felt were behind the curve in this characteristic tended to be sampled just once. Thanks for the tip. I may try these out down the road.

That's quite a bit of "burn through" on the neck!

Love it! I’d make the same decision also if the opportunity presented itself to me. This Kamaka is a well done combination of ideas.

I've embarked on a few DIY ukulele projects and signed up for the StewMac membership a couple times already. I've well made up the cost of membership in shipping costs and didn't have to worry about buying (and thus risk overbuying) every finishing part I possibly could use in my projects. As...

Agreed!

I’ll say that there’s room for spending time both “collecting” and practicing. Sometimes I just want to learn a new song or play more smoothly a section of a song I already know. Other times I want to find out if I can play or sound better with an uke I haven’t played recently or at all yet.

In gCEA, I like Savarez fluorocarbons for their balanced tone, which is similar to the stock black nylons but with a touch greater resonance. I equally like Worth clear fluorocarbons (mediums and fat) for their smooth feel, clarity and sparkle, and Worth browns for their woody balanced tone.

Still available! Also adding my "hostage" photo of the case...