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Location: atlanta | The Mighty Ukelele:
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Jake puts on a great show. When I told SWMBO I bought tickets, she asked if all he did was play the uke. Turned out that's all he did besides tell stories, but it was a fantastic performance. He's also a very likeable "kid", like someone else we know, right Dave? It's nice to see some talented musicians making it. |
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Location: GA USA | I know. Ukes are hot right now, aren't they? But they are so much fun.
BTW, Mr. Witko et al, I bought a Kamaka Pineapple this week for $100. Needs some minor crack repair that I'm having done now for about $75. Mid 70's white label. Pretty nice, huh?
It was my B-day present to myself. I turned 50 on Wednesday. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by Captain Lovehandles:
I turned 50 on Wednesday. HHC, Jas!
BTW, I'm thinking 'bout a uke. Recommendations? |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Was I supposed to buy a uke when I got old? I missed that part. I also didn't buy a Harley and have no desire yet for a motor home, but I'm still going for convertibles. Buying a uke might be the cheapest old fogey thing out there. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by Mark in Boise:
Was I supposed to buy a uke when I got old? Day-um Mark, THAT hurt!!! :eek: |
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Location: Hot Springs, S.D. | It's OK Iffy. I'm old and I want a uke. If old age is what it takes, then so be it. |
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Location: GA USA | I can't tell you how much I like my Mainland mahogany concert uke , Iffy. Mainland is fast becoming a favorite in moderately priced ukes. Of course, if you want to spend a lot more on something really special...
Concert is a good size for a guitar player to start. When you get serious like Dave, you may want a tenor. I'm not there yet. I mainly want to accompany myself on songs I like to sing, so my concert suits me fine.
Kala is good, and Flukes are cool.
When you're ready to get one, contact Mike at Uke Republic and see what deal he'll make you. He does a great setup on every one he sells too.
Then download Witko's Ukulele for Guitarists PDF.
Thanks for the HHC.
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Heads up to Capt. L. H.