Recent content by hands_on_lanzon

Thanks for the tips, @Kaz-Maz ! Here's my dog, after we returned to CA from our 2018 Japan trip. We loved the Nara deer so much, I taught him this...

Shiva!! YES!! I also saw a bit of a being, emanating energy. It must be Shiva!! I can't stop enjoying this thing. I've thought about bringing it along, but this hotel seems safe enough so far. I DO think about it as I'm walking..I might consider lugging it, depending on my feels. As for the...

It's koa! Super blonde, right?! I think I gravitate towards blonde koa... my Antar soprano is a similar hue. I wonder if it affects sound?!? NBD! (New bag day). I just got this the other day... I also have a matching bucket hat, but I don't think I have the style to wear em together... at least...

Thanks! Before 10yrs ago, it was definitely a bush, until I started to get into bonsai. It was huge overgrown bush that used to swallow our basketball, when we were growing up. I hated digging under it to get the ball, and it usually came back wet and dirty. Once I got into bonsai, I realized...

Ack!! How have I NOT thought of that?! I love bonsai as well and have noticed so many trees here, just wandering around. Even the trees in the parks and streets are very well maintained!.. not to mention the temples and shrines. I'm gonna hafta look up some actual bonsai to go see!! Here's my...

well, it seems like i've developed a bit of a rep! 😇 aaaand it also seems like I'm surrounded by a buncha pushers!! 😂 Pedals are my next dangerous rabbit hole and I did start a bit, between travels... but mainly for my ukes with pickups. I ended up returning them (thanks, Amazon!), since I knew...

YES!! It's definitely been a joy. Hard to put this thing down to go wander the town! When Kenichi strung it up with the low-G and strummed it for the first time, I turned my head to see if it was the same uke. I think it really surprised us both! Thanks, Izzy! Ko'olau are super responsive...

Welcome to UU, Nicole! Whatever it is you hope to learn about the uke, you've come to the right place. Somewhere here either has the answer or info you're looking for or can point you in the right direction.

I definitely got it pretty bad, but you're right about the fortunate part! I've come across some great ukes and have been able to balance by moving some on to the next happy owners. I'm kinda bummed that our Pohaku might be listed again soon, when I get back home. It's such a good one too, but...

Welcome to UU, Bruce. I've never been to Guam, but I imagine there are some sweet places to play a uke over there. I hope you find em and use em to your advantage!!

Thanks for hosting, Bob! Love the theme. I found one that checks off sorrow and joy in one line, then arranged instrumentals for the rest so I could 1) get a little taste of what this uke can do and 2) not have to memorize or read the rest of the lyrics of this song (there's a bunch of em!)...

Thanks!! I try to approach the slipperiness with a sound mind, a solid strategy, and grippy footwear. I think I came out relatively safe and this uke should keep me honest the rest of the trip! Your posts are always inspirational! Sharing the joy is a big part of this forum, so I was hoping to...

Congrats!!!

I'll have you know!.. 😇 In all seriousness, I probably played it for hours yesterday and did end up with one of those forearm lines. Bevel life is real!! I did think of you with some guilt, during the purchasing process. But not bevel or radiused fretboard and I haven't had a chance to measure...

Thanks! I'm still away, but I'm gonna go ahead and assume Rick will be going with the Outdoor. 😁 They really are good instruments! I had one for my travels too, @Rick Rob , up until last Saturday. Unrelated to reason behind trading it (See my NUD), I did realize it's probably a bit too big for...