...seen one of these? I didn't know these even existed. If it wasn't so expensive, I might have grabbed it just to play with.
https://charlottesville.craigslist.o...684976541.html
...seen one of these? I didn't know these even existed. If it wasn't so expensive, I might have grabbed it just to play with.
https://charlottesville.craigslist.o...684976541.html
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I have not seen one before, but it does look cool and like I might spend a bunch of time messing with it trying to find a way to fit it into a recording...but you are right, it looks too expensive for that.
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I have a Johnson resonator ukulele, with an engraved, chrome-plated brass body, otherwise quite similar to the Gretsch. Bought it on eBay a decade ago, new, for about $240.
These are the Chinese-made instruments -- ukuleles and mandolins -- with the "biscuit" bridge and small resonator cone. They make a lot of noise; whether you like that noise or not, is a matter of taste.
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I've never seen one either! That's cool!
Here's an article about many resonator ukes currently on the market. As noted in the article current street price for the Gretsch is $50 less than the craiglist seller is firmly asking. I have played the Kala one and it is fun assuming you want to play uke.
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I’m a uke fan. I’ve played a couple reso ukes, not all by any means. The Gretsch and a Kala at least. They did not appeal to my ears. But I know couple folks that wield them. Myself I’d take a banjolele if I needed more volume.
Very interesting.
I would definitely snatch it up in the $100 price range . . . but at $300, I'll pass.
[QUOTE=Roger Moss;1673792]...seen one of these? I didn't know these even existed. If it wasn't so expensive, I might have grabbed it just to play with.
Check out what Del Rey can do with her full-metal resonator uke. She is awesome, and that thing is a banjo tamer.
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I had a Republic resonator uke that I bought off CL in Nashville for about $150. I strung it with the Aquila strings that allow you to tune it in 5ths. It was fun and loud, but I restrung it and gave it to my daughter who plays uke. She loves it.
It ain't gotta be perfect, as long as it's perfect enough!
Nice. Being a little old man musician, I have an appreciation of little old lady musicians.
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