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Bob Snelgrove
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Posted 20 Jul 2010 8:20 am |
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Lookin for a decent quality instrument for my daughter. She has a "Mahalo" electric that is too Toy like. Want something with nice tone and decent tuners, intonation and tone but not a Martin price tag 
thx
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Brad Bechtel
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Posted 20 Jul 2010 11:59 am
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How much do you want to spend? Which size do you want to buy (soprano, concert, tenor, baritone)?
There are a number of fine 'ukulele makers currently. Check out http://www.ukes.com for some recommendations.
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Bob Snelgrove
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san jose, ca
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Posted 20 Jul 2010 1:52 pm
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| Brad Bechtel wrote: |
How much do you want to spend? Which size do you want to buy (soprano, concert, tenor, baritone)?
There are a number of fine 'ukulele makers currently. Check out http://www.ukes.com for some recommendations. |
Hi Brad,
Under $100. My daughter has tiny hands if that matters?
thx
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Jory Simmons
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Elkhorn, Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 20 Jul 2010 5:32 pm Vintage Harmony Uke
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My Brother (in Boston) has a Vintage Roy Smeck Model by harmony for around $80...
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Jim Palenscar
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Oceanside, Calif, USA
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Posted 20 Jul 2010 7:14 pm
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| Giacoletti Music in Carlsbad carries a fair # of Ukes and are real good folks to deal with- 760-729-1335- ask for Roy. |
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Erv Niehaus
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Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 21 Jul 2010 7:09 am
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I always thought a baritone ukulele was a good instrument to learn on.
It is tuned like the first four strings on a regular guitar and with the thinner neck, it is nice for smaller hands.
Also, the nylon strings are easier to play. |
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Shorty Rogers
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Posted 21 Jul 2010 9:23 am
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Bob, You might check out Gryphon Stringed Instruments in Palo Alto. Check out their inventory.
http://gryphonstrings.com/ |
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Brad Bechtel
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San Francisco, CA
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Posted 22 Jul 2010 7:47 am
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For under $100 you should be able to get a good vintage ukulele by Harmony, Kay, etc. on eBay, but you have to know what you're looking for.
For the newer instruments, the Kala line seems about as good as any at that price. I'd recommend a soprano or concert uke.
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Papa Joe Pollick
From:
Swanton, Ohio
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Posted 22 Jul 2010 7:58 am
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I think something that you need to be aware of is most of the lower price ukes will have friction type tuners.Kinda hard to tune unless you're an experienced player.Figure on $150,or so,for a decent uke with geared tuners.
Google ukulele before you buy and compare your options.. |
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Bob Snelgrove
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san jose, ca
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Papa Joe Pollick
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Swanton, Ohio
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Posted 22 Jul 2010 2:43 pm
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I bought a tenor from Mike and he set it up to my specs. at no charge.Fast shipping,chord book and tuner.
I think you would do well with him.
Another that I've dealt with is Celeas[spl]music on e-bay.. |
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Papa Joe Pollick
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Swanton, Ohio
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Posted 22 Jul 2010 2:49 pm
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Here ya go...
http://stores.ebay.com/CECILIAS-MUSIC
Invest in a case/gigbag too....Learning to take care of an insturment is as important as learning to play it..IMHO... |
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Bob Snelgrove
From:
san jose, ca
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Posted 22 Jul 2010 5:38 pm
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Guys
I picked this up for $30 today!
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/msg/1857432298.html
It appears to be from Hawaii (Hanalei Uke Co.)
Unfortunately it suffers from the same horrible (sharp) intonation problems that the cheepie Mahalo had!
bob |
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Craig Stenseth
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Naperville, Illinois, USA
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Posted 25 Jul 2010 7:33 pm
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Lanakai ukes seem to play pretty good "out of the box", and even better with a little file work on the grooves in the nut (i.e. lowering the string height).
I have this one (soprano):
http://www.amazon.com/Lanikai-LU-11-Soprano-Ukulele/dp/B0018TF0O8
I prefer the black "Hilo" strings to the clear ones shown here. |
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Bob Snelgrove
From:
san jose, ca
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Bob Cox
From:
Buckeye State
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Posted 26 Jul 2010 5:01 am
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| I have an old barclay baritone that is mahogany. It is old but plays good.I would sell it for 60 plus ship |
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Bob Snelgrove
From:
san jose, ca
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Posted 26 Jul 2010 5:33 am
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| Bob Cox wrote: |
| I have an old barclay baritone that is mahogany. It is old but plays good.I would sell it for 60 plus ship |
Thanks, Bob
I need a Soprano or Concert size. Thanks for the offer, tho!
bob |
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Jon Kostal
From:
Westmont, Illinois, USA
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Posted 4 Aug 2010 4:28 pm
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| Try Uncle Jon's Music. They are Kala dealers. Donphin bridge sopranos are $39.99 and are fine sounding and playing instruments with geared tuners. http://www.unclejonsmusic.com/ |
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Bob Snelgrove
From:
san jose, ca
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Posted 4 Aug 2010 4:49 pm
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| Jon Kostal wrote: |
| Try Uncle Jon's Music. They are Kala dealers. Donphin bridge sopranos are $39.99 and are fine sounding and playing instruments with geared tuners. http://www.unclejonsmusic.com/ |
Thanks,
Yep, those Dolphin Kalas with good Aquila strings are an amazing deal!
bob |
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John Bechtel
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Nashville, Tennessee, R.I.P.
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Posted 8 Aug 2010 10:59 pm Ukeleles
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You can find some really nice Uke's of all sizes at Guitar Center stores at very reasonable prices. I have a ‘toy’ $59 Baritone from another store that I've been using for years, but; I see Guitar Center even has a nice easy playing Baritone for under $130 and I intend replace my old ‘toy’ with one from Guitar Center any day now! All I have to do is acquire the urge to get more involve in doing some more home-recording again. In the meantime my ‘toy’ is still in good playing condition! I have seen some other cheaper ones like mine coming apart at the seams in other music stores!
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Bob Snelgrove
From:
san jose, ca
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Posted 19 Mar 2011 8:08 pm
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| Still looking for a hidden gem! |
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Glenn Uhler
From:
Trenton, New Jersey, USA
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Posted 19 Mar 2011 8:20 pm Pegasus Ukes
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If you can find one of Bob Gleason's Pegasus ukes, you won't be disappointed. He's been building them in Hawaii for the last ? years and makes a great instrument. He;s got excellent koa wood, the traditional wood for making ukes in HI.
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Bob Snelgrove
From:
san jose, ca
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Posted 20 Mar 2011 6:22 am Re: Pegasus Ukes
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| Glenn Uhler wrote: |
| If you can find one of Bob Gleason's Pegasus ukes, you won't be disappointed. He's been building them in Hawaii for the last ? years and makes a great instrument. He;s got excellent koa wood, the traditional wood for making ukes in HI. |
http://www.pegasusguitars.com/
wow! |
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Glenn Uhler
From:
Trenton, New Jersey, USA
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Posted 21 Mar 2011 3:49 pm Good quality uke
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Bob,
Pegasus used to import a nice line of ukes from somewhere. Maybe Bob has stopped doing it; they used to be on his website. He produced the Hilo string line, too. Let me check.
I knew that a Pegasus uke was going to be a little high-end for a young player.
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