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===Ukulele Makers and shops:===
 
===Ukulele Makers and shops:===
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*[http://www.jazzboxukes.com/ Jazz Box Ukes] Arch top ukes at good prices. Reviews I've found all rave.
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** Prefer durable/hardy construction/materials but not at sacrifice of sound/tone.
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** Floating Fretboard
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** Radius Fretboard
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** Blank Fret board w/ small dots on top/edge of neck.
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** Probably ebony fretboard
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** Hand Guard
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** Simple binding
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** Leaning toward cut-away
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** Leaning toward violin cut-outs.
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** Leaning toward lighter colored body w/ dark accents similar to [https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/1375817_655629791128168_1807573715_n.jpg?oh=f887bd354e067cf59e17180205fa447c&oe=54E79097&__gda__=1424025278_5ffa1930e610e719a53326d4c8cacb5a this one] or [https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/993747_668962536461560_388318944_n.jpg?oh=dc6cc2e0b65db692a0b9637843c1d740&oe=54DFB5BC&__gda__=1424350800_13df9609079d4aa91c5f47d669dab40f this].
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*[http://www.kamakahawaii.com/index.html Kamaka Ukulele].
 
*[http://www.kamakahawaii.com/index.html Kamaka Ukulele].
 
**Standard w/ matte finish, ebony fingerboard/bridge/faceplate, geared tuners.
 
**Standard w/ matte finish, ebony fingerboard/bridge/faceplate, geared tuners.
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*[http://ukuleleuprising.com/ UkuleleUprising].  Larry is the guy here that Darla got her Kamaka Tenor from.
 
*[http://ukuleleuprising.com/ UkuleleUprising].  Larry is the guy here that Darla got her Kamaka Tenor from.
 
*[http://ukulele.pua2.com/index.html Pua Pua], huge selection w/ some less common makes.
 
*[http://ukulele.pua2.com/index.html Pua Pua], huge selection w/ some less common makes.
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*[http://www.bigislandukulele.com/products/index.html Big Island Ukuleles] ...also called "Honu" meaning Turtle.  The owner has a interesting [http://www.ukuleleunderground.com/forum/showthread.php?10412-Honu-or-Kanilea/page3 forum post] explaining why his ukes are a great deal even tho they're made in Taiwan.  The [http://www.bigislandukulele.com/products/index.html#product04 "Big Island Koa Tortoise Rope": KI-KTOE-TRC], cutaway w/ pickup for $919 is nice.  Karl V. recommends this maker.
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*[http://lanikaiukes.com/laniblog/# Lanikai] Ukes is an economical uke Karl V. recommends.  I'm not sure I like as much how they look but be interested to see some and listen to them.  [http://www.ukuleleworld.com/Lanikai-LQA-TCA-Quilted-Ash-Tenor-with-Fishman-Sonicore-Peamp-Fine-Uke-at-a-Nifty-Low-Price-289.html Here's one] at Ukulele World for $289, looks nice.
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*[http://www.meleukulele.com/ Mele Ukulele], just stumbled across these... no idea how good they are...
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*[http://www.gomesguitars.com/Site/Welcome_.html Gomes Ukuleles], Karl V. couldn't say enuf good about this guy's ukes.
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*[http://www.kiwayaukuleles.com/loprinziukuleles.html LoPrinzi Ukes], highly recommended on some forums for good sound and quality builds.
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*[http://kamoaukulelecompany.com/ Kamoa], Worth looking into as a quality uke w/ good sound at good price.
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*[http://www.earnestinstruments.com/straduke.html Earnest Instruments StradUke as played by John King]
  
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==Tenor Cutaway w/ Slotted headstock==
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===Tenor Cutaway w/ Slotted headstock===
 
*[http://www.koolauukulele.com/ Ko Olau].
 
*[http://www.koolauukulele.com/ Ko Olau].
 
** Ko'olau Model T-100, Geared Tuners, Satin Finish Tenor 4 ($1275) or 8 String (+200) w/ Cutaway Body (+$400), Slothead Headstock (+250): $1925/4string, $2125/8string.
 
** Ko'olau Model T-100, Geared Tuners, Satin Finish Tenor 4 ($1275) or 8 String (+200) w/ Cutaway Body (+$400), Slothead Headstock (+250): $1925/4string, $2125/8string.
 
**Pono Pro-Classic Series Rosewood RTSHC Tenor Cutaway w/ slotted headstock: $919.00
 
**Pono Pro-Classic Series Rosewood RTSHC Tenor Cutaway w/ slotted headstock: $919.00
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**Pono [http://www.koolauukulele.com/p-mptcethumbs.html Maple Pro-Classic Series Pono MPTC-E Tenor Cutaway], I think you can get this w/ cutout headstock, very pretty uke.
  
 
*[http://www.koaloha.com KoAloha Ukuleles.]
 
*[http://www.koaloha.com KoAloha Ukuleles.]
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*[http://www.ohana-music.com/teno/tk75cg/master.html Ohana TK-75CG] $629.
 
*[http://www.ohana-music.com/teno/tk75cg/master.html Ohana TK-75CG] $629.
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===Fluke:===
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[http://www.fleamarketmusic.com/store/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=54 Koa w/ wood fretboard...]
  
 
===Strings===
 
===Strings===
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*[http://elderly.com/accessories/items/ATUG.htm AQUILA TENOR UKE SINGLE LoWoundG:] $1.80.
 
*[http://elderly.com/accessories/items/ATUG.htm AQUILA TENOR UKE SINGLE LoWoundG:] $1.80.
 
===Banjolele===
 
===Banjolele===
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*Flea is coming out w/ one that sounds nice.
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*Flea came out w/ one, Kent's got one, need to check it out.
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===Amplified Ukes===  
 
===Amplified Ukes===  
 
*[http://ukulelehunt.com/2009/11/11/risa-uke-solid-electric-tenor-ukulele-review/ review on UkuleleHunt]  
 
*[http://ukulelehunt.com/2009/11/11/risa-uke-solid-electric-tenor-ukulele-review/ review on UkuleleHunt]  
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*[http://ukulelehunt.com/2010/02/24/ukulele-lessons/ Ukulele Hunt Lessons].
 
*[http://ukulelehunt.com/2010/02/24/ukulele-lessons/ Ukulele Hunt Lessons].
 
*[http://www.ezfolk.com/uke/Tutorials/Fingerpicking/fingerpicking.html Fingerpicking on EZ-Folk]... lots of other stuff
 
*[http://www.ezfolk.com/uke/Tutorials/Fingerpicking/fingerpicking.html Fingerpicking on EZ-Folk]... lots of other stuff
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUEwCHe_PCc&feature=fvsr How to play John Kings Chopsticks] YouTube Tutorial by Raggy Ragsdale
  
 
===Strumming===
 
===Strumming===
 
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kr3jVZPVbrY&feature=youtube_gdata_player Pick/Strum]
 
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kr3jVZPVbrY&feature=youtube_gdata_player Pick/Strum]
 
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BS1tXzrVsk Claw Hammer]
 
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BS1tXzrVsk Claw Hammer]
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*[http://ukulelehunt.com/2011/06/29/ukulele-strumming-patterns/ 13 Strum Patterns] on UkuleleHunt.
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*[http://ukulelehunt.com/2010/06/02/strum-blocking/ Strum Blocking] on UkeHunt
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
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*[http://letsplayukulele.com/ukulele/tabs/ Lets Play Ukulele Tabs.]
 
*[http://letsplayukulele.com/ukulele/tabs/ Lets Play Ukulele Tabs.]
 
*[http://www.tropicalstormhawaii.com/ Tropical Storm Hawaii].
 
*[http://www.tropicalstormhawaii.com/ Tropical Storm Hawaii].
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*[http://www.akulele.com/tablature AKulule Tabs]
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*[http://ukulelemikelynch.com/ Ukulele Mike Lynch Home Page]
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**[http://www.capotastomusic.com/ukulele-sheet-music/songs.htm Ukulele Mike's Capotasto Music Tabs and Sheet Music].
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**[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-3_52LY0Yg&feature=related Ukulele Mike YouTube Tutorial on Komoko]
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**[http://allthingsukulele.com/2011/07/16/house-of-the-rising-sun-or-how-i-spent-the-afternoon-learning-to-play-in-68-time/rising-sun-tiff-2/ ]
  
 
==Videos==
 
==Videos==
 
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Agu3LdMKR8Y&feature=BF&list=ULIFuA2-GAqdk&index=6 YouTube Vid of mmbrown82 covering Smashing Pumpkins "Medellia"... Nice].  Try to find tabs for this.
 
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Agu3LdMKR8Y&feature=BF&list=ULIFuA2-GAqdk&index=6 YouTube Vid of mmbrown82 covering Smashing Pumpkins "Medellia"... Nice].  Try to find tabs for this.
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==Building an Uke==
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*[http://www.stewmac.com/ Supplies]
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*[ http://www.ukuleles.com/ Bunch of misc stuff] but in particular go [http://www.ukuleles.com/BuildingHowTo/useful.html here].
  
 
==Web Sites==
 
==Web Sites==
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*[http://www.tricornpublications.com/uke_player.htm Ukulele Player]: PDF Publication
 
*[http://www.tricornpublications.com/uke_player.htm Ukulele Player]: PDF Publication
 
*[http://ukulelehunt.com Ukulele Hunt]: Info...
 
*[http://ukulelehunt.com Ukulele Hunt]: Info...
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*[http://www.tricornpublications.com/uke_player.htm Ukulele Player Mag]
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*[http://ukeofcarl.tumblr.com/ Uke of Carl, interesting Covers and stuff.]
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*[http://ukulelehunt.com/2012/04/19/uke-of-carl-the-most-of/ Uke of Carl on UkeHunt blog post]
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*[http://www.youtube.com/user/UkuleleDav?feature=watch Ukulele Dav YouTube channel, classical.]

Latest revision as of 20:34, 28 October 2014

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Coupons

  • Ukulele World: UW77 saves 7.7% on anything they sell.

Ukulele Makers and shops:

  • Jazz Box Ukes Arch top ukes at good prices. Reviews I've found all rave.
    • Prefer durable/hardy construction/materials but not at sacrifice of sound/tone.
    • Floating Fretboard
    • Radius Fretboard
    • Blank Fret board w/ small dots on top/edge of neck.
    • Probably ebony fretboard
    • Hand Guard
    • Simple binding
    • Leaning toward cut-away
    • Leaning toward violin cut-outs.
    • Leaning toward lighter colored body w/ dark accents similar to this one or this.
  • Kamaka Ukulele.
    • Standard w/ matte finish, ebony fingerboard/bridge/faceplate, geared tuners.
    • Tenor w/ matte finish, ebony fingerboard/bridge/faceplate, geared tuners... ponder an 8 string, can you just remove 4 strings and play it like a regular 4 string? Hrrmmmm... and what strings do you run on an 8?
  • Kanile'a Tenor

Tenor Cutaway w/ Slotted headstock

  • Ko Olau.
    • Ko'olau Model T-100, Geared Tuners, Satin Finish Tenor 4 ($1275) or 8 String (+200) w/ Cutaway Body (+$400), Slothead Headstock (+250): $1925/4string, $2125/8string.
    • Pono Pro-Classic Series Rosewood RTSHC Tenor Cutaway w/ slotted headstock: $919.00
    • Pono Maple Pro-Classic Series Pono MPTC-E Tenor Cutaway, I think you can get this w/ cutout headstock, very pretty uke.

Fluke:

Koa w/ wood fretboard...

Strings

Karl Villaverde likes to run concert strings on his sopranos. Elderly seems to have the best pricing on Aquila Nylgut strings:

Banjolele

  • Flea came out w/ one, Kent's got one, need to check it out.

Amplified Ukes

  • One of these Roland Mobile Cube Amp, $169 or the MicroCube for $129.
  • ...with one of these VOX mini-amp $35 from Amazon for headphones would make a great quiet traveling Uke... and doesn't seem like it would be TOO hard to make one...

Thin-line travel Ukes

...like the Kala reviewed here on UkeHunt and supposedly good pricing at Bananas At Large (tax) and Elderly(no tax):

Misc:

  • PlayOn Tuner... got a Snark, dig it.
  • GString tuner for Android

Make yer own ukulele:

Nice looking strap design.

Instructional

Strumming

Notes

Steel Strings: "Dag" from UkeHunt recommends: "If you go with steel, my instincts advise that you stick with solid extruded steel strings. Avoid “wound” strings. I think the tone quality will be much better with solids. If you go with steel, take a week to properly “extend” the strings (versus stretching them). Tighten them up little by live over the course of a day. Once you hit tune, play the strings until they go out of tune. Then, tune again and let them sit over night. Due this for about 7 days or so, and your strings will be tempered. This will preserve the sound quality in the long term and will help you avoid warping the neck."

Tabs

Videos

Building an Uke

Web Sites

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