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| Posted: Thu Nov 4th, 2004 01:19 pm |
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ArmyUke Approved 
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I have an Oscar Schmidt OU2 concert Ukulele and for Christmas I would like to get another Ukulele with a different sound. Does the Tenor Ukulele sound much different than a concert Ukulele? Does anyone know where I could possibly listen to the difference between a concert uke and a tenor? I am considering buying a Lanikai tenor. Thanks, Army
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| Posted: Thu Nov 4th, 2004 01:29 pm |
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Richard Hefner Administrator 
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Army, I've heard a lot of good things about the Lanikai ukes. Seems to be a best buy although I haven't played one. As far as hearing the difference, most of my uke recordings were done on a soprano, but I recorded "Shady Grove" with a Lehua tenor. If you want to listen to it you can hear the MP3 on the following page... http://www.ezfolk.com/uke/tabs1/shadgrov/shadgrov.html If you compare it with any of my other recordings you'll definitely hear a deeper sound. 
____________________ Richard Hefner MP3 Page: http://www.ezfolk.com/audio/richardhefner Running Blog: http://old-runner.com |
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| Posted: Fri Nov 5th, 2004 12:55 am |
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1four5 Approved 
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If you might be interested in a deeper sound, here's a clip from my Lanikai baritone uke, tuned DGBE http://www.ukeblue.com/justjammin3.mp3
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| Posted: Fri Nov 5th, 2004 01:45 am |
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Richard Hefner Administrator
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That's too cool 1four5.  I notice you're playing in the key of E. Does that seem to work best for the baritone uke when you're playing blues? I was thinking D might be good because of the low 4th string, and maybe G because of a lot of open strings. How about open G with just the 1st string tuned down to D... have you tried that? 
____________________ Richard Hefner MP3 Page: http://www.ezfolk.com/audio/richardhefner Running Blog: http://old-runner.com |
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| Posted: Fri Nov 5th, 2004 07:18 am |
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bellamira Approved 
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Hi Armyuke - I have had a Harmony soprano, a Lanikai soprano, a baritone, and now I am very lucky to be playing a Fluke tenor. I really believe that any Fluke pumps out much nice tone than any other uke for the price that I have had the opportunity to play. I'm sure there are other brands and models I haven't been fortunate to try that sound great, but take the time to atleast try one......and I think you'll love the tenor's tone. You can also play it in High G (GCEA) normal or wound C string; Low G with wound G and C; or D. Lots of options there. I really love mine. Mark in Portland
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| Posted: Fri Nov 5th, 2004 07:35 am |
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ArmyUke Approved
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1for5, That sounds great! How long have you been playing? Army Last edited on Fri Nov 5th, 2004 09:52 am by ArmyUke |
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| Posted: Fri Nov 5th, 2004 09:50 am |
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ArmyUke Approved
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Mark, Thank you for the advice!
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| Posted: Fri Nov 5th, 2004 10:29 am |
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1four5 Approved
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Thanks ArmyUke! I've been playing guitar seriously since last December, and uke since last April. I've got a couple co-workers interested, and we jam every day at lunch time. Richard, Nope I have not tried any other than just standard DGBE tuning. I use mostly bar chords, and yes, I've tried blues in several different keys. E is my favorite because it starts low and gives me lots of room to go up. A also works great. I also like D for using the open D string for a good rhythm shuffle, in fact I did this clip in the key of D http://www.ukeblue.com/golfblues.mp3 Army, One of the reasons I like the standard tuned baritone uke is because I also play a lot of guitar, and everything transferes over. I also get involved in my daily lunch guitar jams, and the bari hangs in there with them. I'll be honest, and I didn't get into ukes because of their sound. I got into ukes because a bari uke more or less blindsided me one day at the music store. I was going through some frustrating times with my guitar, and after ten minutes with the bari in the music store I bought it. It was the perfect instrument for my first love of simple blues. The uke takes all the frustrating aspect of the guitar away, and just leaves the fun! 
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| Posted: Sun Nov 14th, 2004 05:07 am |
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UkeForever Approved 
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I'd go for an all-wood uke. Light and resonant--they feel and sound different than your Oscar Schmidt. http://www.jumpingflea.com has reasonably priced all-wood ukes now-- under the brand name "Bushman". Giacolettis in Carlsbad, CA (http://www.carlsbadmusic.com) also has some all-wood ukes (Belfiore) for around $150. Feel free to e-mail me... ocaptain@hoaryhead.com
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