We need more original compositions and video from Mr. Houdini!
@steve: wow, you kept the 3C after all this time. My story with that model goes way back. I returned the first one I got. It sounded dead. I wait for the second one and it was a killer uke with my voice, but killers are often cracked, and I don't think the cherry wood is suited for dry winters. Yes, that Martin dealer luthier went to bat for me and I was there on the phone as he convinced them to honour my warranty with a small crack in their fretboard on the body. They caved on this one, but I literally don't know what worth that warranty has for actual repairs. He also fixed it perfectly and no mark remains. I plan on going to see him again about making my T1K into a leftie, installation of a pickup, as a birthday present to a long-time musician friend of mine. Though, my 3C is cracking on the body a bit from the soundhole towards the bridge. I will get that repaired this time but not under warranty. I think that this cherry wood is very, very delicate and Canadian winters are too rough on it. Still, I have no qualms about repairing that uke. It is the best for me.
I don't get offended by people not liking the new Martin ukes. I have all the ukes I need now to be UKU-HAPPY except maybe for that elusive lime green Bambou that haunts me like a UAS drug of the past. lol
Steve, thanks for your encouragement. I hope to get 5-10 uke videos done before the end of the summer. I cancelled my Paris Uke fest May trip this year because I got sick. I've completely rallied now and ready to get back to my work on the uke with Beethoven, etc..
@renaud: mon 3C est au top de son game maintenant lorsque je joue n'importe quoi! Youppi!
@ukuleleden: 2017 will be the year of the return of magic with PeteyHoudini and his uke! Professor Snape of the Uke will be back! hehe
@Django: you have a great collection of ukes. Too bad you deleted your SoundCloud clip. I wanted to know if it sounds like my Martin style 3. I will await your YT clip.
Petey