as well as the Aquila strings, it might help to tighten the screws at the back of the machine heads or tuners. my first uke was a cheaper one than my second, but it stays in tune much better. so i think it's just luck as to whether they stay in tune. i am also trying all the other things people have suggested here - thanks everyone!
2 2008-08-26 22:38:59
Re: Portuguese guitarra (12 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
geoaguiar wrote:
Thanks Roger. I was hoping you'd chime in being from that area. Thanks for the link. Anyone else? Is it a like a 12 string mandolin. I've read it's associated with Fado style of music (which is interesting as well). I'd really like a lower end unit to play with to see if I like it. I can only find 1 source here in the states and the models are 600.00 and up. Kind of a lot to drop on a whim without having any experience or even knowing whether I'll like playing it (or whether I can!!!).
Hi, have just joined up here. Am wondering if this thread is still 'a live one' - as it's originally dated last year. I am in Portugal right now, and saw this instrument recently at the local park - a couple were playing Fado music, one guitar, and one Portuguese guitar as described, also a singer. Twas very lovely indeed. If you're still wondering about this instrument I would be happy to find out for you from the local epople. But of course, you have probably found out by now, and even bought one.