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    Re: Luthier Paul Hostetter has passed away

    Just read from an un-associated search, I didn’t know him, but always read what he said. It is obvious he knew what he was talking about.
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    Re: Bell Brand Brass Reso

    Well, no hate here for it, the OP had only hate for the nut and bridge, and even “strong dislike” is a better choice of words. Plus the owner thought it was a uke.
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    Bell Brand Brass Reso

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/1920s-Ukulele-BELL-BRAND-N-M-S-Co-8-String-Resonator-Professionally-Recond/113739274311?hash=item1a7b639847:g:ohwAAOSwOZNc0I2y

    who was the pro that reconned that nut and...
  4. Re: It's time for many in the north to start humidifting.

    I have a whole house humidifier, didn’t pay attention to the level and kept it doing it’s thing during a below zero snap we had that lasted about a week. Humidity never got above 30%, but still got...
  5. Thread: ukulele fever

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    Re: ukulele fever

    8 string ukes are "Taropatch" ukes. Traditionally concert size, search that on YouTube.
  6. Re: I've heard people say that they love their mandolin but......

    Maybe the guy just wants to weed out all the buyers without a sense of mirth? Hey, I wouldn't want an instrument going to a household that's too serious. ...well, except for the right cash..;)
  7. Re: Possible to edit a thread title after it has been published?

    And editing a post must be done within the timeframe?
  8. Re: Whiskey Before Breakfast Played By a One Man Bluegrass Band

    Besides, it kinda steals the thunder from the original poster. Be kind to the other person's spotlight.

    Rwesley, nice job on that.
  9. Re: Does a Gibson get any rarer than this? I don't think so!

    Gibson did make good, if not always consistent, ukes. This as you all know ain't. f5loar has the entire story right there in post#20.

    Btw, not all head stocks were branded, but the shape is...
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    Re: Taropatch 'Ukulele- 8 strings anyway!

    Hey thanks sjf! No, no trouble with the D, I don't make one with 3 fingers, I usually barre and use my pinky to get the higher D, (2225). The odd "D" like chord I'm doing in that one is actually a...
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    Re: Taropatch 'Ukulele- 8 strings anyway!

    Thanks Jim, it is a concert scale, I asked him to use his soprano body. It's real easy to play, practically plays itself.
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    Re: tuners for a slot head Taropatch

    Pegheds on a taropatch, in my humble opinion is the way to go. The type of tuning needed on a uke is different than a steel string, a 4:1 ratio is perfect....
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    Taropatch 'Ukulele- 8 strings anyway!

    Well, I tried to get the mandolin thing going, but never really took to it. Still have one, and enjoy playing it, but nothing like the uke. That seems to have "hit", know what I mean?

    Anyway, I...
  14. Re: Pristine Loar era Gibson 'ukulele- those inclined, enjoy!

    You're close as can be, 1927 I've heard, so yep, out of the Loar period. But what better bait to get mandolin folks to look at a lowly uke! ;)

    I got it, btw, it apears to have been kept in a...
  15. Re: Pristine Loar era Gibson 'ukulele- those inclined, enjoy!

    Sounds great, needs played in, I have it's twin as well as a '20s Uke-3, and they all have the characteristic sound, not as in your face like Martins, but a bit jazzy with good note separation. In...
  16. Pristine Loar era Gibson 'ukulele- those inclined, enjoy!

    It looks like it's never been played, wonderful to find one in this condition. It's a Uke-2, best guess before 1930. Even sounds a bit new. Intonation spot-on, great forward sound. Love the "The...
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    Re: Uke decision- no mando content

    Ahh, just poking you with a stick Dale. Ukes are still sort of hot for the good builders, and I thought of you. Sweet, eh?
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    Re: Uke decision- no mando content

    And there you go. Dale? The boat is leaving the dock.......
  19. Re: What to buy (Re: What sounds better than a Rogue? thread)

    John, you may want to consider a uke, they are real instruments, I've been smitten for a number of years with them, and they'd be easier (IMO) on your fingers than a mandolin. And it's soooo easy to...
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    Re: I am mandolin-less yet again.

    HA! Good advice.....

    Skirted the ticket taker, played the guitar, met Cambio. Guitar and Cambio- stellar. We did not talk price, can't take it home anyway so would be rude to just yank a chain,...
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    Re: I am mandolin-less yet again.

    Ain't it? Todd Cambio, Fraulini Guitars. http://www.fraulini.com/
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    Re: I am mandolin-less yet again.

    Y'know you guys, this "hobby" can be pretty pricey. Now, what if, on top of all the instruments, I was an avid hunter, outdoorsman, Harley rider, snowmobile, ATV, and belonged to the Corvette...
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    I am mandolin-less yet again.

    I recently sold my '20s Gibson A with the random hippie carving here on the 'cafe, and now am without a mandolin. I've been this way before and it always calls me back. Have I erred? Have I given...
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    Re: Uke decision- no mando content

    Hi Dale....

    Love, Neal.
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    Re: Oval-holed mandolin builders?

    Found this from searching, of all things, my name and ukulele. Great looking mandolin, I had one like that made for me, and it was... off... thus thrusting me into the world of uke. No big deal, I...
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