Aloha, Well the summer has flown. i did not post for August as nothing happened in the UFP world , however my time was spent on a hectic July giging and my...
Taimane Gardner: this gal is quite a uke player. there's several YouTube clips available and I'm curious as to what she's playing and how it would be tuned?...
It is a 6 string Kamaka Tenor uke, probably a custom made one with under saddle pickup and cutaway. I have not seen that particular 6 string model or finish...
On some of her youtube videos it looks like an 8 string cutaway. http://youtube.com/watch?v=NhHiU-g7QXE "A hui hou kakou, malama pono". "Until we meet again,...
there's a closeup shot of her instrument on her website gallery. 8 pegs but it does look like she uses 6 strings. very talented girl though and I pretty sure...
Hey gang, I'm new to the group and just purchased my first ukulele, It is an asian brand called Hilo, sounds pretty good and looks nice but the darn thing...
When you first get a stringed instrument they will take a few plays to stay in tune, but if you're talking you play it each day and at the begining of each day...
Make sure the screws on th tuners are snug. Then tune the strings up beyond where you want them to be. For example if you want to wind up with GCEA tune it up...
You also asked about how to re-string your ukulele so here is a link or two
to show you how it should be done.... http://www.ukuleleworld.com/string_uke.jpg ...
OK...i've had this uke for almost 4 months and have played it almost every day. It is holding up perfectly and has become my favorite toy, despite owning...
First of all, you need to ascertain if your frets are true and level. On an instrument in this price range, quite often the frets are not seated properly of...
Thank you so much for your helpful response. I will try what you suggest concerning trying different saddles. If that does not work I'll just accept it how...
Just because the instrument is pricier, doesnt necessarily mean it will play better and sound better. I've only been into ukes for about 3 years, but have...
Thanks again for the advice - will try it. ... will ... ranges. ... than ... admit ... action ... gauges to ... not ... and ... mostly ... if ... is ... the ...
Aloha! With Halloween approaching, it seems the thing to do to make a free download of the song Vampire Luck, and a PDF of chords and lyrics, available on our...
Greetings fellow ukesters: The detailed schedule for the 2007 International Ukulele Ceilidh in Nova Scotia October 25 - 28 is now posted on the website...
Hello all, I just joined this group but before I did I was perusing some of the older messages. At one point someone said they had an XL spreadsheet showing...
As my uke's first winter is approaching, I want to use a humidifier to protect it from the dry heat I run in my house up here in the north woods. (I recently...
I'm afraid of the sound-hole version leaking into the intrument. I've heard of guitars ruined this way. Do most people put the humidifier in the caes and...
Here I have installed a humidifier in the room where I keep my instruments. The best choice in my opinion is the hot water room humidifier (put it in a safe...
Humidity control is the key. As soon as the heating unit kicks on in your place you need to humidify your instruments. A little can go a long way but you need ...
I use the little plastic containers that my diabetes test strips come in. Just make a little pin-hole in the bottom, put a piece of sponge inside the...
Whoops, meant to add that film canisters (remember those?) do the same job, although the diabetes test-strip containers are even more compact and solid. and...
Hi: I have been lurking in the background for a while. Reading the new postings. So decided to introduce my self. I am Bill, While cleaning out a closet, I...
Welcome Bill. Where in the world are you? We are having another ukulele festival here (Nova Scotia) in October. Sue Susan Borgersen A Ukulele Player Since...
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