I've been becoming more and more interested in ukulele lately and decided to join this forum. I've used the forum before as a resource and decided it was time to jump in as a member. I know I'll continue to learn a lot from all of you.
I've been exploring hybrid instruments of late. I purchased a Deering Goodtime banjo uke a few weeks ago and just today ordered a Sound Smith resonator uke. I've played other ukes, other banjos, and other resonator instruments before but these two hybrids are firsts for me. I'm pleased with the quality of the banjo uke and expect to be similarly pleased with the reso.
I'm considering swapping the cone on the Sound Smith for a National cone. If anyone has any experience that's relevant, I'd appreciate your thoughts and/or a point to where I might find more information. I'm aware of the delicacy of resonator cones and the need for careful handling (like gradually changing tension from string to string rather than takng some off while others are still tuned to pitch) but I suspect there may be other stuff about a swap that I don't know or fully appreciate. Guidance would be most appreciated.
I've been exploring hybrid instruments of late. I purchased a Deering Goodtime banjo uke a few weeks ago and just today ordered a Sound Smith resonator uke. I've played other ukes, other banjos, and other resonator instruments before but these two hybrids are firsts for me. I'm pleased with the quality of the banjo uke and expect to be similarly pleased with the reso.
I'm considering swapping the cone on the Sound Smith for a National cone. If anyone has any experience that's relevant, I'd appreciate your thoughts and/or a point to where I might find more information. I'm aware of the delicacy of resonator cones and the need for careful handling (like gradually changing tension from string to string rather than takng some off while others are still tuned to pitch) but I suspect there may be other stuff about a swap that I don't know or fully appreciate. Guidance would be most appreciated.
