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NUD: aNueNue UT200E Moon Bird Tenor Ukulele
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RafterGirl
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In case anyone else is shopping. They have the Moon Bird concert with the aNueNue Air Air pickup, and Moon Bird tenors with & without the pickup.
Ukulele Eddie
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HMS just reposted a few more aNueNue Moon Birds. The tenor with electronics sold already (sorry :nana
, as has the concert without electronics.
, as has the concert without electronics.
Ukulele Eddie
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A nice birthday gift for yourself? BTW, happy birthday. Keep up all the great videos!
technicalta
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Oh boy, I was not expecting them to be restocked already. Time to convince the wife I need another uke...
CTurner
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Such a lovely instrument, and superb sound, Campbell!! Excellent playing, I always assume that with you. : ) I remember playing an aNueNue years ago, I'm sure it was a very different beast back then when they were just in starting up mode. Intriguing to see your comments and others about the quality of a production uke like this. I'd love to find some kind of comparison between this and a Romero Creations Replica Tenor, they're in same ballpark costwise I think. Thanks for sharing your notes and playing.
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Camsuke
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Thanks Craig, yes, aNueNue have come a long way in a relatively short time, they are producing high quality instruments these days and the market response to the Moon Bird models has been extremely positive. I must also mention their strings, the Black Water strings that came on my Moon Bird are very nice quality, the tension & tone are right up there, they are produced for aNueNue in Japan (possibly by Worth?) http://www.anuenue-uke.com/en/products/one/73/219
OmegaMatt
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I did wonder that - as I had trouble getting enough stock of the Black Water strings from aNueNue - I asked if I could get them from Worth - but they say they don't make them, although they are Japanese made.
HMS has the aNueNue Air Air pickups listed as an accessory for $229. So if the listed Moon Bird listed does not have a pickup, you can have one installed.
I didn't calculate the price difference of factory-installed to separate purchase & installed by HMS.
I have two tenors that had pickups installed when I bought them. Joel and his crew do a great job installing pickups.
I didn't calculate the price difference of factory-installed to separate purchase & installed by HMS.
I have two tenors that had pickups installed when I bought them. Joel and his crew do a great job installing pickups.
THERE IS A MOONBIRD TENOR AVAILABLE ON FLEA MARKET AT A DISCOUNT! I love mine!
technicalta
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Looks like two more tenors and a concert are up in HMS. I'm really tempted.
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Camsuke
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It's interesting to see that Andrew has the acoustic models on offer rather than with the acoustic/electrics I wonder if supply is short & demand is high? There could also be a price rise on the way
I wonder if supply is short & demand is high? There could also be a price rise on the way RafterGirl
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I got the shipping notice on my Moon Bird concert yesterday. It should arrive in Utah on Tuesday. I bought the standard model and added a MiSi pickup. Not much price difference. I know that people are raving about the aNueNue Air Air pickup, but I have other ukes with the MiSi and like not having a battery to change.
It's interesting to see that Andrew has the acoustic models on offer rather than with the acoustic/electrics
They had both acoustic and acoustic/electric listed. I believe the acoustic/electric went the same day it was posted.
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Camsuke
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Thanks Ken, I thought this may have been the case. The thing with the Moon Bird with the Air Air pickup is that it's the complete package, it's a well made, solid wood instrument with an awesome pickup system. I remember a similar situation back in the 80s, we were playing Martin guitars & then along came Takamine (Japan) with a Martin copy that had a pickup with a built-in preamp, it too, quickly became the go to stage guitar, simply because it was the complete package, it was never going to be a Martin but it was a reliable workhorse that got the job done & sounded great
Ukulele Eddie
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I ordered a tenor acoustic electric about 10 days ago. It arrived to the office today, so I hope to pick up tomorrow. I'm thinking this will be my re-entrant tenor.
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Camsuke
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That's great news Eddie, I'll be interested to hear your thoughts once you've had a chance to get to know it
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Camsuke
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Ha ha, you are too kind Laurence! These Moon Birds sell themselves, they are truly amazing!
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