You can tell a cat grew up around musicians when…

[greenfrog]

My cat just watched with utter fascination while I changed my ukulele strings. He kept his distance and did not attempt to pounce or swat the strings until he saw me set an old string down someplace he judged to be an acceptable distance away from the ukulele.

It was so cute — I could see how much he wanted to attack those strings, but he also knew it was a musical instrument and that he’s not allowed near those… GOOD KITTY!!!

 

[CPG]

 

[EDW]

They run and hide at the mention of catgut

 

[pmorey]

I seriously thought this was going to be a jazz/bebop thread...

 

[Patty]

I seriously thought this was going to be a jazz/bebop thread...

Me too!

 

[CPG]

I seriously thought this was going to be a jazz/bebop thread...

You can tell I have 4 cats because I correctly assumed this was about actual cats.

 

[richntacoma]

 

[Ziret]

I like his uke. He has a great collection.

 

[greenfrog]

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Is that one of those tuners that comes with a lizard attachment? How much does that help with accuracy?

 

[Oldscruggsfan]

I seriously thought this was going to be a jazz/bebop thread...

. . . such as, "Everybody Wants To Be A Cat"?

 

[Kenn2018]

"Cool cat shuffle." "Stray Cat Strut."

Then while you're changing the strings, your cat will sneakily find the open case and try to fit into it for a nap.

Don't have a cat at present. The ferrets have passed. As have the dogs. Maybe after the move and we get a house...

 

[greenfrog]

"Cool cat shuffle." "Stray Cat Strut."

Then while you're changing the strings, your cat will sneakily find the open case and try to fit into it for a nap.

One of the nice things about a baritone ukulele is that there’s plenty of room in the case for a cat.

I’m curious what happens with a soprano!

Don't have a cat at present. The ferrets have passed. As have the dogs. Maybe after the move and we get a house...

Sorry to hear that!!

I hope the move goes smoothly and that you can have pets again in the future.

 

[EDW]

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I am no expert, but I would say your cat looks sick

 

[Oldscruggsfan]

I am no expert, but I would say your cat looks sick

. . . If you're referring to the one that has the spikes just behind its ears and seems green around the gills, I agree. Ugliest cat I've ever seen.

 

[richntacoma]

No accounting for taste

 

[Neil_O]

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Small ears for a cat.

 

[PeteyHoudini]

"Cool cat shuffle." "Stray Cat Strut."

Always luved that song! Brian Setzer is a first class guitarist. I grew up with cats, cats, and cats.

 

[don_b]

Now I just can’t read this title without thinking of bebop guys

 

[bbkobabe]

My cats walk away when I start to play. They do not strut...

 

[Joe Strummer]

My cat thinks I am playing a concert just for him. And he judges my performance.