cookieman15061 Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Just read and interesting article in our local paper on how its popularity is on the rise. Which begs the question do any of you folks enjoy playing the ukulele? I think I'm gonna get me one. http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11135/1146239-388.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I always wanted one, i have fun playing one in guitar stores. Anyone recommend a good one not so cheap but not so expensive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I much prefer the mandolin. I'm weird I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S t e v e Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfmAeijj5cM&feature=related Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Hmmm.... I've been thinking about a mandolin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S t e v e Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Hmmm.... I've been thinking about a mandolin. very talented young lady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Hmmm.... I've been thinking about a mandolin. I'm in love Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanMan Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mEqEe-PIC8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snPQ1z5FoqQ&feature=related Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 . I had one years ago. Tuned it like a guitar (D G B E) and used it when writing and working passages out - because the size is so easy to deal with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crocstar6 Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 It would be cool to have a mandolin or ukelele just because its so much more portable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 The ukelele is not on a comeback... It never went away...!! Every home should have one Mine is green and was dirt cheap I draw inspiration from the Ukelele Orchestra Playing Smells Like Teen Spirit..... :blink: V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 Well here in the US the uke was killed off by Tiny Tim back in the 60s but I was in a GC today and they had a nice display of them just as you came in the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 and George loved em. Even gave em as gifts. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5k-OE0-fWs&feature=player_detailpage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 Better yet I'll let Paul explain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 While certainly not scientific the lack of responses indicates little enthusiasm for this instrument in the world of Gibby forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 I still say mandolin is better. I always thought that ukeleles sound weird and feel weird. Also, chicks dig mandolins. Need I say more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1bFr2SWP1I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fl00dsm0k3 Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 mandobird with distortion beats all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fl00dsm0k3 Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Better yet I'll let Paul explain. i think he butchered it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 i think he butchered it Who cares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrosurfer1959 Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Yep Ive got several and several Mandolins as well. My favorite being a Godin. The Uke is a lot of fun to learn and play and tthey makes some gorgeous one especially the Koa models. I spend 3-4 weeks in Maui every year how could I not own mandolins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enmitygauged Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 There are some great ukeleles available nowadays....from my cheap one(£12.99) To crafted quality hand-made acoustic and electric ones(£300+).... Mandolins too...round hole flat-top, flat or bowl-back, to archtop F hole....some costing a fortune Electric mandolins, particularly IMX S/C pickup, amplify really well and offer a bright high range sound to any band..... V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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