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Another converted user here! Just installed the suggested D'addario strings on my all myrtle wood Ko'olau Tenor uke, and I'm actually impressed. (My other experiments never turned out this good). ...

Nope, I don't think it makes sense to me either. We gave it a shot with the structural repair approach - but it's not my dream mando. I've already got a Breedlove mando, a Flatiron Octave, and a...

Thanks Allen, yes it is an economic decision at least in some part. I figure the needed repairs would be at least $1k and probably quite a bit more. It would be sad to see it sold for its pieces,...

My fear about finding a set of old tuners is that they would be subject to the same wear and tear as these have, and not be in much better condition.

I have the two bushings that are missing in...

The serial numbers seemed to indicate F4, but if it is an F2 that is good to know.

I suppose it would be more accurate to say we believe it to be in playable condition, although that has not been...

1908 Gibson F4, 3 point. Serial #8440, Block stamp #927. Wondering what the consensus is on its worth in its current condition? Belonged to my girlfriend's family in Chicago; was dropped many...

No question, definitely the iPhone. Check out Guitar Toolkit (for all stringed instruments), iReal Book, Mandolin Fret Surfer, many many more etc.

Yes! I really love my Ohana Bari uke in fifths, GDAE. I had a Martin 0-18T I sold a while ago because the intonation was way off in GDAE. But this bari is loads of fun, quite affordable, and the...

Note: No monthly charge with the iPod Touch!

No one's mentioned it yet, but my iPod Touch 4g works perfectly for practice recording purposes. Easy to use with the built in mic and either Voice memo app, or the free Blue FiRe recording app.

I don't think anyone has said "open" yet, in regards to tone. I guess that's better than "closed" though, huh? Not sure what it means objectively...

The Risa Uke Solid is really fun:
http://ukulele.de/shop/product_info.php?info=p10_RISA-Uke-Solid-Soprano--Ukulele-Mandolin-.html&XTCsid=51luabhnug92qf5lacrftmcit4

Or, get a cheap soprano uke and...

Yes, I did mean the same octave as mando. And I believe you are ultimately correct about not being able to get there. Ah well... CGDA isn't bad...

Pioneer is certainly not to be missed.
Also, Artichoke Music in the same SE part of town is worth a visit too: http://www.artichokemusic.com/

The problem on getting the tenor uke to GDAE seems to be that High E on the first string. It seems like a Classical guitar 1st string could be tuned up an octave higher, and at that string length...

From the FAQ on their web site:http://www.fletcherinstruments.com/faq.html

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What gauge strings do you use on your Tenor Guitar?

I have used...

Recently purchased an Ohana BK-35G Baritone uke, all solid mahogany, and after stumbling with the usual DGBE guitar type tuning decided to "mandolinize" the tuning to fifths, GDAE. Thought I'd...

It's on my web site...along with lots of other stuff.

http://www.caravansari.net/ScorchPlayer.php?SibScore=Scores/Jewish/If%20I%20Were%20A%20Rich%20Man.sib

I use blue painter's masking tape to hold the bridge in place at its correct position. Then remove all the strings and do a thorough cleaning of the top and frets. After three years it will...

Above your stated budget but Fletcher Instruments is worth checking out:
http://www.fletcherinstruments.com/

Elderly has one of their guitars in stock, or you can order from Jody directly. I...

D (freygish or just D minor) is probably the most common key, but G (minor) is not uncommon either.

To view the Sibelius scores it is an easy plug-in to download, completely safe. That will...

Try this scale on mando:

D Eb F# G (on the D string)
A Bb C D (on the A string)

The flatted second (Eb) and sharped third (F#) steps of the scale give an open 1 1/2 steps between notes which...

I've had my Brass one for a while now and really love the tone as well. Mind you, I don't do Bluegrass on it though. I play klezmer with 2 clarinets, 2 guitars, 2 fiddles, and it is mighty nice to...

I use and really like Sibelius. For an example, you can see what I do with it on my web site at:...

I wonder about the 24 1/16" scale length though. Do you all think that is too long to do much serious melody playing? Or is this guitar really more intended for chording and accompaniment? I like...