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| + | Steel Strings: "Dag" from [http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/categories/ukulele-buying-tips/ 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." | ||
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==Web Sites== | ==Web Sites== | ||
*[http://www.ianchadwick.com/ukuleles/index.htm The Jumping Flea:] Kind of a blog w/ reviews. | *[http://www.ianchadwick.com/ukuleles/index.htm The Jumping Flea:] Kind of a blog w/ reviews. | ||
Revision as of 06:46, 13 March 2011
Contents
Loot
- Kamaka Ukulele.
- Standard w/ matte finish, ebony fingerboard/bridge/faceplate, geared tuners.
- Banjolele, kinda fun.
- PlayOn Tuner
- GString tuner for Android
Instructional
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."
Web Sites
- The Jumping Flea: Kind of a blog w/ reviews.
- Easy Ukulele: Lots of info...
- Elderly Instruments: Store.
- Ukulele Player: PDF Publication
