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Wow, great sounding uke by Chuck Moore. Wondering if anyone knows the Hawaiian song that Led Kaapana was playing on the MB uke that is up for auction now on HMS. And any tabs around would be the 2nd question? Really enjoyed that song, the playing by Led and the MB uke. Would love to try...

Did people see some of the interesting ukes recently on HMS's Vimeo channel? Wow, there were some really amazing ones that caught my eyes and ears. 1. Koolau Archtop custom - Did not see this one making to the HMS website, so must have been sold already. Had a really unique tone. Very...

Listened again to the Vimeo of that Milo/Adi Spruce Wiemer tenor and regretting I did not pull the trigger. Absolutely loved the deep sound on that uke. https://vimeo.com/202439193 Thinking I may need to just go ahead and ask Jeb Wiemer to build a similar one for me. Wondering if any UU...

Saw that the Adi Spruce/Milo Wiemer tenor sold on HMS. I sure was tempted by that one, but a bit too pricey and I have too many ukes already. Wonder if anyone on UU bought it. If so, hope we can hear a NUD review. Wow, just absolutely loved that deep unique tone on that uke. I guess I may...

I love deep low resonating sounding tenor ukuleles. Of course, one can go lower to a baritone sized uke, but that is for another thread. Maybe sacrilege or confounding to those that like a traditional ukulele sound, but I do like a guitar like sound, even if I prefer the ukulele size/strings...

Just wondering if any UU member was the one who bought the Joji custom tenor on HMS. Pricey, but was I tempted. Beautiful snakewood and koa and I just loved the headstock and loved the sound. Love to hear more about it. https://vimeo.com/194988886

Not really talk about ukulele, but related to the uke. Saw that Pepe Romero and Daniel Ho collaborated on a uke inspired skateboard made by Sector9, called the Uke Board. Guess it is smaller than most skateboards, so that part is in line with the ukulele concept...

Anyone listen to the Kala Elite Tenor - Custom Spruce / Lebanese Cedar? Those preferring the traditional uke sound probably wont like it, or those looking for chime like clarity probably not either, but those looking for a nice deep tone probably will like it. I was very impressed by the...

I have seen some tabs where there is a slide that is open ended, so does not specify where to slide to. For this, does it mean you just start a slide then pull your fingers off at some point, but does not matter exactly where? For example, take the notation below, (Cant show the...

Anyone know what song this is played by Kalei Gamiao for the HMS website? It is a beautiful song. Of course, great playing by Kalei. And anyone know of any tabs available for this song? Thanks. And was surprised at the sound from this concert Kamaka Ohta-san. Sounds great in Low G...

Hi, I struggle with some chords, and part of the problem on some of them seems somewhat due to my little pinky curving in when I bend it. It is natural to have some curving inwards and everyone's pinky curves in a bit when bending it, but maybe mine more than others. When I have my pinky...

Hi All, I heard this song before played by Corey on a Maui Music Spruce/Cocobolo tenor that I really fell for. I also really love the unique sound of this MM uke and almost purchased it, but it was sold before I could make up my mind. So, if I cant have the uke, I hope I can still find the...

My string snapped on my uke right at the place it goes into the hole on the bridge. The hole is now plugged with what I assume is the remaining string. The problem is that I cant clear the hole. I have tried a sharp needle and also a paper clip, but cant push it through to clear the hole...

Since I saw another post discussion asking about easy to play ukes, it makes me wonder what are people's criteria for what makes a uke "easy to play". I definitely get different feelings with different ukes, but have not spent much time thinking what specifically made a uke easier to play...

Hi, I just bought a brand new uke and received it last night. It is a DaSilva thin body tenor. It came with Worth CT strings (re-entrant). I bought the uke because I loved the sound. The uke has a clear chime like quality with these strings. However, I was playing it a bit today and...

Hi All, There is a song that requires tuning up one, so A,D,F#,B. Wondering if any issue to do this on one of my ukes, both string and uke wise, handling the higher tension. Saw on HMS that they did it with Fremont Soprano strings on a tenor to allow for more tension. What is the...

Hi, I struggle a bit with bar chords. A single bar chord I can do somewhat ok, but probably have to exert more force than should be needed, causing the fingers to tire more quickly. And the biggest problem is when I have to bar with the index, plus also use some or all of the other fingers...

Probably not many people here in Taiwan, but if any are, thought I would post this. And I am happy that Corey is coming to TW. Have watched a lot of his videos on the HMS website and he is a talented player. So, I will plan to attend. He will be performing short workshop and then a concert...

Just received a Romero Creations Koa Tiny Tenor, which was the result of the collaboration that Pepe Romero did with Daniel Ho. I purchased a mass production one, so not one of the original custom ones. But, I am happy with the quality so far. Fit and finish looks good. Nice gloss finish...

Sore Fingertips I am a beginner, but have been playing uke, since the beginning of this year. I play everyday, so I have built up some good callouses on the finger tips of my fretting hand. However, even with my callouses, if I play a lot, my fingers will be sore. And then cannot play too...