Hi Bob & James - I'm not trying to sound superior but the plectrum guitar is usually tuned CGBD like the plectrum banjo from which it is derived. I owned one...
A tenor guitar would also be steel strung whereas a Baritone uke has nylon strings, so they'd each have very different sounds. GLW ... are ... entrant ... the ...
... No need to try to sound superior when you are! At least on this point ... I, too find the scale of the plectrums a bit daunting. And the plectrum-tuning...
I'm new to the group and have been reading the posts for a few days. I was interested in the discussion on the various tunings for the different sizes. I got...
Linda, I actually did something sillier than that. I bought a beat up old half size guitar from the thrift store and converted it to four strings. It didn't...
James, Cool idea with the Banjolele conversion. I like the tennis racket gig-bag idea! I'll have to try that, I make Banjolele's and the only case I have found...
Howdy folks. This looks like a good group. Thanks for letting me join the fun. I will be driving from San Antonio to LA by way of Del Rio, Big Bend, El Paso,...
Hi Linda. 1. I know several folks who tune the baritone to GCEA. I believe that Roy Cone has strings for that. I love the baritone, but it sounds more like...
I folks - thanks for letting me join - looks like a great group. On the tuning debate, my baritone is tuned D, G, B, E. My tenors are all tuned low A, D, F#,...
<<Joyce wrote: ... Hmmmm not sure why you would tune the A lower....it is usually the high string and provides the melody or lift. >> and <<Susan wrote:...
Hi, Is it possible to convert an acoustic ukulele into an acoustic/electric with a pick-up? I know you can buy pickups seperate from the instrument. If you...
I use a Schatten Dualie pickup. I think they're at www.schatten.com. It sticks on with double-sided tape, and the cord is attached. I used to pull it on and...
Dan Scanlan
coolhanduke@...
Feb 14, 2005 6:36 pm
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Howdy, Changing the 4th string to a low G gives you a greater range, allowing you to play melody below middle C. The range would be G, A, B, Middle C, D, E,...
... One more thing.... I stick on the top of the instrument below the bridge, and back a bit so it doesn't interfere with my strumming. Dan...
Dan Scanlan
coolhanduke@...
Feb 14, 2005 6:40 pm
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Hey there Joyce - no I am referring to the 4th string. Hope its a little warmer where you are Linda. Susan ... allowing you to play melody below middle C....
there's also some good technical 'why tune?' stuff on here: http://www.ukuleles.com/SetupnCare/TenorTune.html ... G, ... E, ... and ... if ... range ... option...
Hi Linda - If you are trying to get a guitar sound, you may want to look into a tenor guitar. This is a four string guitar that can easily be tuned DGBE so...
Susan, you must be in D tuning instead of C? Thanks for the link. I'll check it out. I am always looking for good resources to post on my site. Later, Joyce ...
Hi Joyce - yes I am - for all except the baritone - what is your site btw. Susan ... good resources to post on my site. ... tones ... was ... what ... around ...
<<Joyce wrote: Changing the 4th string to a low G gives you a greater range, allowing you to play melody below middle C. The range would be G, A, B, Middle...
I would LOVE to have a tenor guitar. I sawa a man playing one at the Kerrville Folk Festival last year - a Martin. What a great sound. Maybe...... Later,...
Paul, I started on the ukulele and on the suggestion of a friend, got myself a baritone uke. I love the sound of my Lanikai and it's now my "major" instrument...
That little 4-string guitar that Nick Reynolds played in the Kingston Trio . . . was that a baritone uke? His looks like nothing I've ever seen in a music...
It's not a Barri---it's a Tenor Guitar. ... From: kwtk [mailto:kwtk@...] Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2005 1:14 AM To: ukulelemadness@yahoogroups.com ...
Chief is right. It is a Martin tenor guitar. This instrument was originally created for tenor banjo players who wanted a guitar sound. The original tuning...
Greetings all ! Just thought I would mention, This weekend for those who have not seen it, I rented the movie RAY.. about Ray Charles. In one scene, he is in...
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