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The importance of practice.

I posted in the fall looking for a rare curly sinker redwood/rosewood ukulele from Ohana (CK-42E), but did not have any luck. Apparently...

This is a beautiful all solid concert ukulele with a sinker Oregon redwood top and a rosewood body bound in maple. It is a limited...

I also have one and love it!

Does it give you joy? When in doubt, keep. When you’re sure, then act accordingly.

The Madeira looks to be like the early vintage ukes with a traditional round sound hole...

I have a Kepasea Madeira that’s one of my keepers.

I have played 3 different Kepasa ukes, a mahogany Josephine soprano, a spruce top Middlesex concert, and a Gypsy Rose (Selmer-Maccaferri...

Might as well. Kevin is a great guy!

You can try asking nicely! ;)

I’ve always been a fan and have wanted a Madeira Soprano for a long time. Apparently he’s not taking orders at this time. Hope that’s a...

Kevin made a bespoke soprano for a friend of mine. It is a lovely instrument with a great sound.

I am not familiar with the brand, JDP. I did check out the website just now, and it looks like Kevin does some fine work indeed!

Yes, I remember people loved William King's instruments. A few other very popular builders were- Mike DaSilva, Dave Talsma (still active...

then you would have to say, you have a vintage Keim ! That's pretty special! It's simplicity is beautiful.i was going to start to...