Delivery day tomorrow! Paid some import duty, but she still worked out cheaper! Will check in tomo if i'm not too distracted!
2 2007-02-17 09:33:40
Re: Uke Suggestions (12 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
Many thanks fred. I have a set of Martins that i put on an old 'Lark' i found in the attic- never played them beause its an absolute POS. So they're stretched out already. Are they any good? are they transferrable? i left 'em long on purpose.
3 2007-02-16 10:45:22
Re: Uke Suggestions (12 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
Soprano Hibiscus Flea is on the way from the states for a nice price! Hope i can avoid import duties. Say me a prayer- how much damage can be done to a thermoplastic uke enroute? <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_eek.gif" border=0 alt="Shocked">
I checked out the inlaid artist fella on ebay- those are some sweet looking ukes- will no doubt drop him a line when my UAS kicks in!
4 2007-02-13 11:32:28
Re: Uke Suggestions (12 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
Thanks Ken! I've noticed your enthused Uke messages on here! You got me- Northern Ireland- however, in forums it seems so much simpler not to go into too much detail <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_razz.gif" border=0 alt="Razz">
There are a couple of shops in Belfast which are good for guitar mostly , but would be a dissapointing cheapo Uke source i would imagine. Glasgow is a good idea, but given funds not really an option- i buy online normally with alot of research, but of course folk will say you should try before you buy
I like the idea of the Ovation as i said ,which i could get for £70 ,but it seems the ultimate starter is a Fluke/Flea, but even from the States they are pretty dear, and i'm not sure about the plastic fretboard. There are some nice looking natural wood ones from the Hawaian luthiers, but i get so mixed up with the names that i haven't a notion what to buy! <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_razz.gif" border=0 alt="Razz">
5 2007-02-12 11:10:56
Topic: Uke Suggestions (12 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
Hey all,
I was hoping to get a little info , or a few suggestions on buying a Uke. I've just sold my mando, so i'm ready for something new! I regretted buying a cheap mando, so i don't really want to waste 30 quid buying a really cheap Uke to find i don't enjoy playing it because of the sound. i believe that spending a bit more on a slightly higher level uke would be worthwhile, with a possibility of resale if it doesn't agree. So..... My budget is £100 realistically, which would include postage. I quite like the OVATION APPLAUSE SOPRANO UA205E and have fancied an ovation for a while. I don't think i have the cash for a flea. Suggestions please! Please note that here in sunny Ireland, music shiops are few and far between!
Cheers, <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_smile.gif" border=0 alt="Smile">
Chris M