Mandolin upgrade insanity continues. Don't let this happen to you.

feeds@yuku.com (cb00ne) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:29:44 GMT

The mandolin bug has bitten hard. For two years I had a Mid-Missouri mandolin that was perfectly serviceable, but not really loud or barky enough for our bluegrass/old-time/blues/country/jazz jams... I never really brought it to the jams for that reason, so I never really knew if I was a mandolin guy.

So I found a nicely priced Kentucky KM855 for sale. I figure, what the heck. Low-risk upgrade. So I sold the Mid-Mo, got the Kentucky, and was very pleased. I've since really taken...

Newbie Ukulele help needed

feeds@yuku.com (Mac Carter) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:31:09 GMT

Hi all,

My daughter will have the opportunity to spend some time in the Hawaiian Islands this winter, and she is interested in purchasing a ukulele. She has asked my advice, and since I know nothing about ukes I am turning to this august and knowledgeable group.

I suggested that she should look for an all solid wood model, Koa if possible, but that Mahogany or Cherry would be OK. I don't know her budget.

Do any of you have any suggestions as to brand or...

Which mandolin strings to buy?

feeds@yuku.com (ChetMorton) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:13:52 GMT

I bought a set of Gibson light mando strings and tried to put them on my Eastman MD-505, but they were too short. I figured mando stirngs were mando strings, but I guess not... I'm getting ready to order some guitar strings from Elderly, so does anyone have some suggestions for some decent mando strings to try?

Just got a Geib....mandolin. Help.

feeds@yuku.com (tosapicker) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:45:52 GMT

I just acquired this minty Geib flatback mandolin. The logo inside it matches the Geib case mfg. logo. I have searched and can't find a single reference to a Geib mandolin. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm guessing that at some point Geib decided to diversify and put its name on another maker's mando. Based on the pics, any ideas about vintage, maker, value, etc? Thanks!

Fake Martin Baritone Ukulele on eBay

feeds@yuku.com (Uke Richard) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:57:30 GMT

This one is not even close to look like a Martin. I hope nobody gets burned.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260498417594

Eastman MD-505 vs. Kentucky KM-505

feeds@yuku.com (MPS) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:23:03 GMT

Not too long ago, I noticed how much new music I'd purchased that featured the mandolin (the album "Tone Poems" with David Grisman and Tony Rice got me started down this path). I realized that I really like the high, pure sound of a mandolin. I met fellow Forumite Chris Boone at an event at the Podium and found that he'd been bitten by the mandolin bug, too. When I realized that the tuning and fingerings were the same as violin, I decided that this might be a fun instrument...

just got bit

feeds@yuku.com (zzscotty) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:58:03 GMT

I just got bit by the uke bug. Snuck this little beauty home from the Denver Folklore Center.

1930's Kumalae Uke

Classes start in two weeks at Swallow Hill in Denver. I'm psyched.

Morgan Monroe MMS-3W on local Craig's List

feeds@yuku.com (MPS) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:57:49 GMT

Morgan Monroe Mandolin

Is this a good deal? How does this compare to other mandolins in the $500 price range (specifically the Kentucky 505)?

Mike

style 3 video

feeds@yuku.com (ukulelezaza) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 03:26:25 GMT

Hi!

This being the Martin forum I thought you might enjoy this video featuring two 3Ks, two 3Ms and a 3M taropatch:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqZ9iovPwaE

It's my entry to Bosko & Honey's Safari Oz contest. Feel free to vote for my video. ...

Free Koa Ukulele with Lessons...

feeds@yuku.com (RhysOrd) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:27:01 GMT

.....in 1917.

Received a box of my late sister's photographs, memorabilia, and tons of other stuff she had saved, shipped by my brother in law who is cleaning out their house. Jackie collected anything and everything. She had an old college newspaper from 1917.

Thought I would pass this along....EDIT.....Herb was kind enough to figure out how to post the original ad, below.

Rhys

Wurlitzer 3K Plus

feeds@yuku.com (Dave Pasant) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:10:01 GMT

As requested, I've shot some pictures of the Wurlitzer 3K Plus and have sent them to Wininboy. As was mentioned, this was an ordered special design made only for Wurlitzer. I have one of the original Wurlitzer advertisements of the ukes they sold and this was their top of the line offering. Hence, I dub it a 3K plus. Until I found the ad, Chuck Fayne and I thought it may have been the legendary Style 4. As far as I know, the Ditson dreadnought and this are the only retailer specific...

What songs do you gravitate to on your uke?

feeds@yuku.com (geeterpicker) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:36:55 GMT

Do you tend to play "yesteryear" types of songs, Hawaiian music, blues/rags or versions of modern tunes? Do you write your own and what style do they fall into? Neal plays some very admirable things on here, so I am just wondering what everyone does. When I write, I gravitate toward vintage sounds for the uke. I also like adapting Beatles music on occasion.

My new Talsma

feeds@yuku.com (Ukola) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:13:49 GMT

Here's some pics of my new Talsma. Its in the shape of a Martin soprano. Its made out of a wood called King William Pine. Its actually not a pine at all but a cypress. It comes from the island of Tasmania and is a very distant relative of the redwood tree. The sound is mellow yet still crisp.

Just when you thought new uke strings took time to settle in.....

feeds@yuku.com (Rod Neep) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 06:33:33 GMT

This animal arrived here this morning.
I must have tuned it up a dozen times already.
I think I'll try again tomorrow when the strings have stretched some more.

Uke pin-up from the Jazz Age...hubba hubba

feeds@yuku.com (outfidel) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:21:47 GMT

My First Uke- Added photos

feeds@yuku.com (reaset) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:29:14 GMT

I am the proud and happy owner of a Martin S-O Uke. Had it 3 days now. Never played one before, and I have so much to learn , but dang it's fun! Pics to follow. What's a good Uke site/ forum, other than this one? Should I bone it? I hear rosewood or ebony both make for fine saddles, too.

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Video - Aquila Strings Factory Tour, Vincenza, Italy

feeds@yuku.com (Chef Bill in Florida) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:00:32 GMT

I've been watching lots of videos while waiting for my new Kala tenor ukulele, which is due to arrive Monday. Tonight, I found a really good one that shows the process of making ukulele, violin and cello strings at the Aquila Strings company in Vincenza, Italy.

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Ditson soprano ukes

feeds@yuku.com (Rod Neep) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 06:22:10 GMT

Show me your photos of Martin made Ditson soprano ukes (Any style).

I have a theory that I would like to prove or disprove.

Rod

Electric mandolin?

feeds@yuku.com (For Better Or For Worse) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 01:10:20 GMT

Does anyone here play a solid body electric mandolin?

Do you play a 4-string or 8-string elect. mando? How would you describe the difference in terms of sound?

Any (brand/model) recommendation?

Thanks.

My 5-21Tenor

feeds@yuku.com (Brendan) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 03:28:50 GMT

The Four-String Farmhouse