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Post by ocarolan on May 30, 2014 15:16:11 GMT
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Post by vikingblues on May 30, 2014 18:58:10 GMT
The Soprano Uke makes the mandolin seem like a big instrument! But a very different sound produced by all the different sizes - I do rather like the baritone sounds - also like the way it can be tuned like the top 4 strings of a guitar - less problem for my poor tired old brain to know what chords I'm playing.
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Post by missclarktree on May 30, 2014 20:27:49 GMT
Nice looking instrument. I've heard that one of the great advantages of the uke is that you can play it whilst reclining in a comfy chair. Hope you have lots of fun with it.
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Post by walkingdecay on May 30, 2014 22:43:18 GMT
Nice one Larry. How's the mando coming along?
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Post by minorkey on Aug 16, 2014 15:40:22 GMT
Nice one Larry. How's the mando coming along? Need a new high string for it and the bridge setting properly. Man floating bridges are not fun! So its in a box collecting dust. |
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Post by walkingdecay on Aug 16, 2014 21:50:51 GMT
Nice one Larry. How's the mando coming along? Need a new high string for it and the bridge setting properly. Man floating bridges are not fun! So its in a box collecting dust. That's a shame mate. It can be tricky. I won't describe how to set the thing, as I'm sure you've already done the rounds of the web and seen articles on the matter by people who are better qualified than me. I will say that when you do change the strings it would be a good idea to change all of them, or at least both of the high E strings, so that you don't accentuate the intonation problems. Also, once you have the bridge adjusted properly but have got to a point where you need to whack on a new set of strings, keep the two old D strings in place to hold it in position until you've changed the A and E strings. You may well have to make some fine adjustments, but it's better than starting from scratch. |
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Post by ron on Aug 17, 2014 12:24:01 GMT
but the soprano she started out with was way too small for my fretting hand, or for hers. Mark  Yup. I gave away my Soprano as a FFG - just too small for my fat hands. I'm happy with the concert I have, but would love to try a tenor/baritone, too I started with a concert uke and recenty bought a tenor. I totally love playing it. I use a looping pedal to set up the chords and then play lead or melody line over that. I've played a few gigs doing this and people love the sound and are always surprised how good it sounds. The problem with uke's is that they are known as a child's instrument but they are far from that. I would love a bass uke! |
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Post by ron on Aug 17, 2014 12:28:16 GMT
I play this in my set.
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Post by leoroberts on Aug 17, 2014 18:01:30 GMT
davewhite might be an interesting chap to talk with ... see his thread about the bass ukulele he's just made in oak - sounds fabulous!
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Post by andyhowell on Aug 18, 2014 19:11:53 GMT
It's all downhill now Leo :-)
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Post by pnut on Aug 18, 2014 21:28:46 GMT
Thanks for posting, that's one of the most awesomely entertaining vids I've seen in ages,love the sound she gets and the tune, just put a huge smile on my face. |
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Jo whoever he is.
