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*Banjolele, kinda fun. | *Banjolele, kinda fun. | ||
**Flea is coming out w/ one that sounds nice. | **Flea is coming out w/ one that sounds nice. | ||
+ | *RISA Uke-Solid-body: [http://ukulelehunt.com/2009/11/11/risa-uke-solid-electric-tenor-ukulele-review/ review on UkuleleHunt] | ||
+ | **...with one of [http://www.voxamps.com/amplug/ these] VOX mini-amp for headphones would make a great quite traveling Uke... and doesn't seem like it would be TOO hard to make one... | ||
+ | *Saw an all aluminum body Uke, wicked durable. | ||
+ | *Thin-line travel Ukes like the [ | ||
Misc: | Misc: | ||
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*[http://www.flutedbeams.com/musicalinstruments/ukeleles.html Pure Timber] | *[http://www.flutedbeams.com/musicalinstruments/ukeleles.html Pure Timber] | ||
*[http://www.rainydayukes.com/instructions.php Rainy Day Ukes]. | *[http://www.rainydayukes.com/instructions.php Rainy Day Ukes]. | ||
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+ | Nice looking [http://www.taropatch.net/forum/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=5837 strap design]. | ||
==Instructional== | ==Instructional== |
Revision as of 20:49, 3 April 2011
Contents
Loot
- Kamaka Ukulele.
- Standard w/ matte finish, ebony fingerboard/bridge/faceplate, geared tuners.
- Kanile'a Tenor
- Ko Olau.
- Ko'olau Model T-100 Tenor. I like this uke.
- KoAloha Ukuleles.
- Flea: Koa top, rosewood fingerboard, walnut neck, ... add PegHead tuners for $69.
- Banjolele, kinda fun.
- Flea is coming out w/ one that sounds nice.
- RISA Uke-Solid-body: review on UkuleleHunt
- ...with one of these VOX mini-amp for headphones would make a great quite traveling Uke... and doesn't seem like it would be TOO hard to make one...
- Saw an all aluminum body Uke, wicked durable.
- Thin-line travel Ukes like the [
Misc:
- Ukulele Guy: store.
- Easy Ukulele Store.
- PlayOn Tuner
- GString tuner for Android
Make yer own ukulele:
Nice looking strap design.
Instructional
- Ukulele Underground
- Hawaii Music Supply
- General reference.
- EzFolk, all sorts of stuff.
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
- Ukulele-Tabs.com
- UkuleleSongs and Tuner
- List of Free sites w/ tabs.
- Tri-Tabs and other kewl stuff.
- Crazy (Gnarls Barkely Uke Cover
- Dueling Banjos.
- Lets Play Ukulele: Lots of stuff, searchable.
Videos
- YouTube Vid of mmbrown82 covering Smashing Pumpkins "Medellia"... Nice. Try to find tabs for this.
Web Sites
- The Jumping Flea: Kind of a blog w/ reviews.
- Easy Ukulele: Lots of info...
- Elderly Instruments: Store.
- Ukulele Player: PDF Publication
- Ukulele Hunt: Info...