Coming Full Circle? (UK Newbie)

Greetings from the UK... Or Wales specifically?

Sometime in the last century, I persuaded my Dad to allow me to spend the HUGE sum of 12s and 6d(!), on what I believed to be a "Guitar"...

I've been a "Bedroom Guitarist" for 50+ years... I sense I "peaked" a few years back re. my ambition to become "Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Eddie van Halen, Robin Trower" etc. lol!

Recently, on impulse, I bought myself a "budget" Ukulele... I find I am now loving every minute of it! I like pretty much ALL Music... But I am drawn (via Youtube) to the amazing talents of "Ukulele Jazzers"? Hey, I love (Jazzy) "Dis-chords" as much as normal Chords?

FWIW: I'm working my way (slowly) through (the easier ones of) Kiyoshi Kobayashi's "Ukulele Jazz". This is just such FUN!!!

Chris / Macavity

Jazz is what really grabbed me about the ukulele, too. There’s something awesome about the chords’ tones when played on a small instrument that makes me happy.

Thanks, Penny! "Intermediate Newbie"... I like that one (can relate! etc.)

Greetings back at you from the country next door!

Just Russ said:

Jazz is what really grabbed me about the ukulele, too. There’s something awesome about the chords’ tones when played on a small instrument that makes me happy.

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I was *genuinely* surprised such things were possible on the Ukulele! I suspect you don't really need SIX strings after all? [teasing] And it is the SOUND that counts?

But mostly I can keep a little UKE by my side on the couch... No need for cables... effects boxes... potential of "annoyed" neighbours etc. Ultimately it's just a lot easier for me (and still fun) "in my dotage" etc. lol

Welcome.

Wait until you find out about solid body all electric Ukes, that look and sound like Fender Strats or Gibson Les Pauls. Your rocking past will re-surface

Col50 said:

Wait until you find out about solid body all electric Ukes, that look and sound like Fender Strats or Gibson Les Pauls. Your rocking past will re-surface

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Heheh. Current "starter" Uke leaves a bit / lot to be desired re. finish / playability etc. Must buy something *better* (on still modest budget)! Trying to resist lure of R&R headstocks... Steve Vai flowery inlays etc. (Not that that such things might not work?). You KNOW how it is...

Welcome Chris!