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Comment on PegHed Tuners Full Review by William Thompson

William Thompson — Sat, 26 May 2012 05:14:56 +0000

Because some heavy geared tuners, as well as some of the friction tuners with inset bushings have a large hole, a 7 or 7.5 mm unit will not fill the hole. The new (as of last week) 8.5mm will work for Kamaka ukuleles and others. They are the same length as the 7.5mm units. The buttons are flawlessly finished. They look as good as ebony. The last batch of 7543A units also have the flawless button. Because the finishing is an extra step, the price is $1.00 per button more. So there are $48.00 a set 7543 and $52.00 a set 7543 and 8543. The 743AF is available now with ebony or rosewood grips. They are $60.00 a set. The standard set is still $48.00 a set. Tim, I put a set on a Mahalo soprano. They are all right twist threads so they all turn the same way. They are on a diagonal line from the 3rd hole to the 1st hole.
They compliment the side port Beaver (on an orange and black uke) with Aquilas strung through the body. Abalone fret and side dots are next..

Comment on NAMM 2012 Taylor Builders Reserve Ukulele by Paul Maynard

Paul Maynard — Mon, 21 May 2012 19:18:19 +0000

Thing is, and I am quite disappointed by this (perhaps just how things are done and this is my newbie naivety), the Koa on the others doesn’t look anything like that. I have held and played one (not at Namm) and seen another one reviewed with pics and in both cases the koa looked decidedly ordinary. At that price, I think they could have made an effort to make sure the koa was as figured as the Namm offering. Just my two…

Comment on Eddy Finn v. Lanikai 6″ Banjo Ukulele Full Review by bruce lambert

bruce lambert — Sat, 12 May 2012 17:16:53 +0000

Good job on the review. Helpful when trying to make choices.

Comment on Uluru II Concert Full Review by Alan Toon

Alan Toon — Thu, 03 May 2012 21:45:56 +0000

I tend to like less glamour and more tone; so this should suit me fine. Hope so it’s on the way to my arms and hopefully my heart too! £250 in the UK just about scrapes in to the realm of quality.

Comment on G7th Ukulele Capo Full Review by ukeshedtaz

ukeshedtaz — Wed, 02 May 2012 08:27:39 +0000

Way too heavy for my liking. I have a G7 for guitar and find it even unbalances my guitar so what hope for a uke?

Comment on Martin S1 Full Review by Chris

Chris — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 00:22:54 +0000

I have this uke and it is the best money I have ever spent. I also have it in the freemont rectangular soprano ukulele case from elderly, (it fits like a glove).
I don’t know that it makes me play better, but I certainly enjoy playing it more and therefor play more often. Go to your local store and try one out.

Comment on Ukulele Straps by Diamond Jubliee Coin

Diamond Jubliee Coin — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:44:19 +0000

An ecellent post, well thought out and compiled. Well done!

Comment on Mahalo ULP-30CH Les Paul Ukulele Full Review by Sign up for recent Medical device funding information

I simply adore the colour scheme on this Definitely beautiful!

Comment on Fusion F1 Soprano/Concert Ukulele Limited Edition 2011 Full Review by towermint.co.uk

towermint.co.uk — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 14:36:32 +0000

Great advice, it really made me think. Thanks!

Comment on Bamboo Paulele KBUS Full Review by Tina

Tina — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 02:16:14 +0000

What’s the total weight of this uke? Could you make that one of the points you asses in all the ukes? Love your reviews. Thanks!