I'm not gettig a Uke untill .....................

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Actually, I don't -- not what I have been recording, but let me see if i can throw something together - perhaps with some cowbell included in the rhythm track
 
pohaku said:
Actually, what you do is move the strings around a bit and it will facilitate tuning to low G.

You move the C string to where the G string is. You move the E string to where the C string was. You move the G string to where the E string was. You leave the A string alone. :D

That gives you the thickest string for the low G (if it is wound, so much the better) and rearranges the rest of your strings appropriate to their relative thickness. This is known as the Brudda IZ tuning. Alternatively, you can just get another C string and replace the G string with it.
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I found that technique on the interwebs, and it worked fine for a bit. But then a string broke (with a little help from a cat who likes to play my instruments with her teeth). So when I went to replace the set, I found about the low G, and just bought a couple of those.

And yeah, awesome collection. I'm drooling a bit.
 
WhiteStrat said:
I found that technique on the interwebs, and it worked fine for a bit. But then a string broke (with a little help from a cat who likes to play my instruments with her teeth). So when I went to replace the set, I found about the low G, and just bought a couple of those.

And yeah, awesome collection. I'm drooling a bit.
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Well, you could restring it with a little cat gut.
 
Tom Overthere said:
QUESTION: I have relatively large hands. By any chance, does one of these unique tunings lend itself to more simplified chording to help me deal with the narrow neck?
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I know a uke is still playable by large-handed folks. I have an uncle who's pushing something like 7' tall*, and he plays a standard tiny uke. Same as you would get for $20 from any music or toy store.

Moresound, I was about to correct your tuning to 3rd 4th 4th. Then I remembered how to count to 4. You'd think that after all the years of playing U2 knock-offs, I'd be able to get to at least 8! :drunk:

*I'm just guessing. I have no idea his real height, but he is a large man.
 
There are open tunings for the uke, just like for guitars. And like guitars, open tunings will simplify chording in certain keys. A quick google search will get you more info than you can probably use. For example, there is a brief article on alternate tunings on this site: UkeThingy
 
Thanks. I'll check that link when things slow down. I know nothing about ukeleles and just thought there might be a particular tuning that makes things easier (in general).
 
pohaku said:
Actually, I don't -- not what I have been recording, but let me see if i can throw something together - perhaps with some cowbell included in the rhythm track
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Sweet ! :cool:
 
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Pohaku- homerecording.com's resident uke expert!:D
 
Has anybody listened to Guitars centers national add for their Easter sale?

The main instrument in the song is a uke!
Kinda pop/rock.
 
Yeah, Train has kind of put the whole thing front and center. Now less of a novelty instrument and more of a regular ensemble piece. A number of rock/alternative/americana bands in the Twin Cities have been using a uke as a regular instrument for the past several years.
 
Ukes rock!
Very portable,affordable and easy to play,A great starter instrument(better than guitar)and if you listen closely you're hearing a lot more uke than you realize in commercials,soundtracks and other music.

My music site expired otherwise I'd link a clip,here's a video recorded on a $99 camera.Not very good sound quality,but hey....
 
AcidRock ==
I like your axe, or maybe I should say your hatchet considering the size. Looks like a custom build. Serious tuners, exotic woods, high quality components throughout.

I've been "investigating" the ukelele my (ex)wife brought me from Hawaii. It turns out to be a Johnson Spanish Soprano Uk-150, mahogany body w/ rosewood fretboard.

I see it for sale on Amazon.com for $68.34. YIKES! :eek: There's a price tag stuck to the back of the neck that indicates $150. It's been a while, but I think herself told me the "really nice Hawaiian shop owner" gave her a "special deal" of $120...oh, brother.

On a positive note, it did come with a decent case and a spare set of Hilo Stardard strings (Precision Ground Black Nylon) Hi G, Mid C, Hi E, Hi A.

Are Hilo strings good?
 
Tom Overthere said:
AcidRock ==
I like your axe, or maybe I should say your hatchet considering the size. Looks like a custom build. Serious tuners, exotic woods, high quality components throughout.

I've been "investigating" the ukelele my (ex)wife brought me from Hawaii. It turns out to be a Johnson Spanish Soprano Uk-150, mahogany body w/ rosewood fretboard.

I see it for sale on Amazon.com for $68.34. YIKES! :eek: There's a price tag stuck to the back of the neck that indicates $150. It's been a while, but I think herself told me the "really nice Hawaiian shop owner" gave her a "special deal" of $120...oh, brother.

On a positive note, it did come with a decent case and a spare set of Hilo Stardard strings (Precision Ground Black Nylon) Hi G, Mid C, Hi E, Hi A.

Are Hilo strings good?
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My uke is a Pono pineapple shape,concert size,spalted mango.It came with the coolest hardshell case at just under $400 from dealer called Music man Mike off E-bay,I was very happy with the transaction.Ukes are fun,period.

All I can say about strings is try different ones out,different ukes will like different strings.The strings seem to stretch forever until they finally take a set.They last much longer than guitar strings too.
 
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