Just read from an un-associated search, I didn’t know him, but always read what he said. It is obvious he knew what he was talking about.
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Just read from an un-associated search, I didn’t know him, but always read what he said. It is obvious he knew what he was talking about.
Well, no hate here for it, the OP had only hate for the nut and bridge, and even “strong dislike” is a better choice of words. Plus the owner thought it was a uke.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1920s-Ukulele-BELL-BRAND-N-M-S-Co-8-String-Resonator-Professionally-Recond/113739274311?hash=item1a7b639847:g:ohwAAOSwOZNc0I2y
who was the pro that reconned that nut and...
I have a whole house humidifier, didn’t pay attention to the level and kept it doing it’s thing during a below zero snap we had that lasted about a week. Humidity never got above 30%, but still got...
8 string ukes are "Taropatch" ukes. Traditionally concert size, search that on YouTube.
Maybe the guy just wants to weed out all the buyers without a sense of mirth? Hey, I wouldn't want an instrument going to a household that's too serious. ...well, except for the right cash..;)
And editing a post must be done within the timeframe?
Besides, it kinda steals the thunder from the original poster. Be kind to the other person's spotlight.
Rwesley, nice job on that.
Gibson did make good, if not always consistent, ukes. This as you all know ain't. f5loar has the entire story right there in post#20.
Btw, not all head stocks were branded, but the shape is...
Hey thanks sjf! No, no trouble with the D, I don't make one with 3 fingers, I usually barre and use my pinky to get the higher D, (2225). The odd "D" like chord I'm doing in that one is actually a...
Thanks Jim, it is a concert scale, I asked him to use his soprano body. It's real easy to play, practically plays itself.
Pegheds on a taropatch, in my humble opinion is the way to go. The type of tuning needed on a uke is different than a steel string, a 4:1 ratio is perfect....
Well, I tried to get the mandolin thing going, but never really took to it. Still have one, and enjoy playing it, but nothing like the uke. That seems to have "hit", know what I mean?
Anyway, I...
You're close as can be, 1927 I've heard, so yep, out of the Loar period. But what better bait to get mandolin folks to look at a lowly uke! ;)
I got it, btw, it apears to have been kept in a...
Sounds great, needs played in, I have it's twin as well as a '20s Uke-3, and they all have the characteristic sound, not as in your face like Martins, but a bit jazzy with good note separation. In...
It looks like it's never been played, wonderful to find one in this condition. It's a Uke-2, best guess before 1930. Even sounds a bit new. Intonation spot-on, great forward sound. Love the "The...
Ahh, just poking you with a stick Dale. Ukes are still sort of hot for the good builders, and I thought of you. Sweet, eh?
And there you go. Dale? The boat is leaving the dock.......
John, you may want to consider a uke, they are real instruments, I've been smitten for a number of years with them, and they'd be easier (IMO) on your fingers than a mandolin. And it's soooo easy to...
HA! Good advice.....
Skirted the ticket taker, played the guitar, met Cambio. Guitar and Cambio- stellar. We did not talk price, can't take it home anyway so would be rude to just yank a chain,...
Ain't it? Todd Cambio, Fraulini Guitars. http://www.fraulini.com/
Y'know you guys, this "hobby" can be pretty pricey. Now, what if, on top of all the instruments, I was an avid hunter, outdoorsman, Harley rider, snowmobile, ATV, and belonged to the Corvette...
I recently sold my '20s Gibson A with the random hippie carving here on the 'cafe, and now am without a mandolin. I've been this way before and it always calls me back. Have I erred? Have I given...
Hi Dale....
Love, Neal.
Found this from searching, of all things, my name and ukulele. Great looking mandolin, I had one like that made for me, and it was... off... thus thrusting me into the world of uke. No big deal, I...