ploverwing

Welcome, Twang, from Atlanta, GA USA. My original instrument was a 5-string banjo. I now adhere to the famous words of Mark Twain, “A...

I played several baritones and found the L1 in mango to be outstanding. The L2 is lovely but the L1 sounds very close for a lot less...

Soprano and concert were both around $75, the tenor was $140. Plus $25 in strings so far. The concert is my favorite by far. It has a...

I sent D'Addario a similar query and immediately, a gentleman named George Santos responded and told me he'd send me a set to try out...

Invite her along! You never know, she might get curious about ukuleles and … eureka! … no more of those looks that only wives can give.

I've tried it all Patty, with little or no results over the years. However, she is quite supportive. I've used the line earlier in our...

In keeping with our concept of "Owner's Club", it seems to me to be VERY much worth considering adding people like Duane/Black Bear...

Thanks Tim!!! I have him bookmarked on Etsy!!

My favorite strings for being easy in the hands (and it happens, ALSO my favorite sounding) are UkeLogic Soft Tension. Joel will work...

You’ll never go back to not doing it!

Great job Cliff!!! I do the hands and finger stretches most every day at the behest of my physician. Warm water though, I may need to...

I’m delighted you can get back to it! I began to notice this some 13-14 years ago in some of the fingers of my right hand, mainly...

When in doubt, d-tune!!! Been using that trick for a while Aline! May have to with this tenor eventually. Ahhhh yes, the joys of getting...

I also tune down to the key of F so there is less tension and pressure on the hands.

Thanks Captain!! I have them written down. i JUST picked up a package of EB Slinkies, but I'm certainly keeping a list of peoples...