Decided to keep that one, hey?The Rebel - Double Creme Mango Concert.
One of the few mango ukes that I think look good. Sounds nice, also!
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Hi Teddy@just yo @July Bangkok awesome that you two are here! I for one would love to see some behind the scenes of your process or just some teasers like yo posted in another thread.
Thanks for being involved with our forum!
Hi Kenn2018Hello Yo & July Bangkok,
Thanks for joining our group. We love to hear about the process of designing and building our favorite instruments. Your insights are fascinating.
I have been intrigued by your company since I first saw the N.E.O. listed on TUS (The Ukulele Site). They were innovative, unique and sounded terrific. And they sold very quickly. Not to mention Baz' review of the Quark tenor. Which I really like.
I also loved the Pluto design. I was too slow to buy that as well. Timing is everything.
Your custom designs are beautiful. And someday, I may be able to acquire one.
In the meantime, I am content to play my The Rebel Mango Tenor Double Creme / Matte 1-Series (what a name). It's a joy to play. With a very high "fun" factor. I think it sounds and plays way above it's cost.
I really admire your organizaton's philosophy of pushing the boundaries while also making terrific, affordable, lovely, more conventional ukuleles.
I still like it but my concerts aren't getting enough playtime. Tenors, Baritone, and even Guitar(!) seem to be my focus for now. It may go back on the market again, but for now, it's resting comfortably. 😌Decided to keep that one, hey?Good choice
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I still like it but my concerts aren't getting enough playtime. Tenors, Baritone, and even Guitar(!) seem to be my focus for now. It may go back on the market again, but for now, it's resting comfortably. 😌
The Rebel - Double Creme Mango Concert.
One of the few mango ukes that I think look good. Sounds nice, also!
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This is a fascinating thread with wonderful insight by 'just yo.'
I have been coveting a Rebel since I first heard about them. Someday...
Wonderful idea for a thread! Thank you, Yo, for posting the pics from the Rebel webpage. Having never (yet) owned a Rebel, I now understand the aesthetic differences between "Cheesecake, "Double Cheese" and "Creme Brulee".
Wow Jerryc41 you got the prototype one!! that was like the mother of and got 2 uke from us that's great!!?
Wow so unique! Especially the binding. Thanks for sharing!I adore The Rebel ukes & have this prototype mango soprano that has a most incredible sound. I purchased my first The Rebel mango sop from a UU member (thanks CPG!) with exceptionally curly mango wood. Gifted to my sister when she fell in love with it. We’re due for a practice session soon!
Hello badhabitsMy double creme is fantastic!
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Two questions:
- Why is the sticker placed where it is, where the player can feel it? Is it possible to get a new one (old one is losing its stick after moving it 😟)?
- Why the change in tuner buttons last/this year? I thought the black keystones were pretty characteristic of Rebel.
Thank you! It is not a big deal... I think the keystone button matches the headstock nicely. but it shows Rebel is responsive to customers, good for you!Hello badhabits
First of all we would like to apologize about the sticker position and we will changed the position place from now one. and we will send you a new sticker 🙇♂️
The reason why we changed come from the feedback of the customers
That saw a very small traced detailed on the black keystone and felt that it's not on the perfect condition.
So we checked it with the makers they told us that a small traced happened during the process of production only (black) and they can't do anything with it.
so there s not much choice left. ( I also love the black keystone 😞 )
Nothing personal but sometimes it's hard to choose the one you love or the one around you
Hope my answer can help
And thank you for supporting us 🙏
If it's possible in the future we might consider to accept the order that customer can choose it.![]()