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Post by allthumbs on Aug 21, 2015 22:15:20 GMT
At that price level, I would expect good build quality and set up from a far Eastern made uke. It looks very nice. Found this review of a concert size version: Uluru II 8-string concert ukeI think Raymond Cowell makes 8 string ukes up in Newcastle. |
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Post by leoroberts on Aug 21, 2015 22:19:57 GMT
Aye, the 4 string ones are ok - but the 8 string blew me away  |
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Post by allthumbs on Aug 22, 2015 18:02:51 GMT
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Post by leoroberts on Aug 22, 2015 21:39:39 GMT
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Post by ocarolan on Aug 22, 2015 22:42:49 GMT
Interesting website for Rob Collins! Look like reasonable prices too.... Keith |
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Post by allthumbs on Aug 23, 2015 19:28:55 GMT
Keith,
In the newly published Uke magazine (vol 1), there is a feature on Rob and it says (I quote)
'...at the upper end, a tenor in exotic woods with bound body, fretboard and headstock, French polish finish and an LR Baggs pickup might be £800 - £900 depending on the exact specification'
I must admit to eyeing up the possibility of a graduation pressie to myself next year when I finish the Open Uni i.e. another one of Rob's.
Gav.
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Post by Martin on Aug 23, 2015 19:54:23 GMT
That's a lovely looking uke, Gav. Very distinctive too with the shape/design. |
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Post by allthumbs on Aug 23, 2015 22:15:32 GMT
I'll try and upload some actual pics of mine tomorrow (if I remember)...don't have a sleepless night though, it's nowt flash - though it did come with strings!!! Just a lovely, simple, well made and lovely sounding uke.
Gav.
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