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ploverwing replied to the thread Different Woods For Uke Top or Sound Board?.Lots of enthusiasm and knowledge here, and lots of people willing to share. Glad you asked :) -
Pperep replied to the thread From Dolphin to Kanile'a.I have the wood top dolphins and when beginner I was loved them with good strings on it. I always told beginners to get one, then if...
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Great posts, very helpful. That podcast yielded clear opinions from a consument pro. Thanks for pointing out the 7:45 timing, I wouldn't... -
Cadia replied to the thread Different Woods For Uke Top or Sound Board?.My favorite combo for tone in a tenor seems to be spruce/rosewood. You can listen to an aNueNue Moonbird, or a Petros made of these... -
ploverwing reacted to Jerryc41's post in the thread Different Woods For Uke Top or Sound Board? with Like.
Okay, I'll admit this, in case you haven't figured it out. I'm attracted to ukuleles by their appearance, rather than their sound. I...
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ploverwing reacted to badhabits's post in the thread Different Woods For Uke Top or Sound Board? with Like.
Don't forget mango... gaining popularity these days. generally thought to be little warmer than koa.
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Nope (although I have done - I made a LF "Greek salad" with chopped cukes & tomatoes, but subsequently not). I toss them in straight... -
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If you want a punchy, chirpy traditional ukulele sound then koa or mahogany is typically used. Soft wood tops with hardwood backs can...
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ploverwing replied to the thread Any Kefir Makers/Fans?.Nope (although I have done - I made a LF "Greek salad" with chopped cukes & tomatoes, but subsequently not). I toss them in straight...
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I'd allow that a "beginner" and a "first" ukulele are not the same thing. For example, I was still a beginner when I got my third...
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"Beginner Ukes" exist for two reasons: 1) Many beginners aren't ready to commit to an expensive uke, as they don't know if they're going...
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ploverwing reacted to rainbow21's post in the thread Impressions of Ordering a Custom Ukulele with Like.
I intend to visit theie factory next week. I’ll ask Pops if I can try your ukulele…
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ploverwing reacted to ailevin's post in the thread Impressions of Ordering a Custom Ukulele with Like.
Ed forwarded a message from Pops this evening along with pictures after the finish was applied. Pops said there were a couple spots he...
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ploverwing replied to the thread what are you reading?.I really enjoyed The Clan of the Cave Bear, and The Valley of Horses, but then I found the stories just declined thereafter. I don't...
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I want to get back to that book. I read it about half way through and then other things got in the way and I never finished it. I'll...