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Post by pete1951 on Feb 22, 2023 11:03:00 GMT
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Post by ukulelezaza on Feb 23, 2023 7:57:25 GMT
If only I had seen this sooner, I'd have bought it instantly. What a cool uke!
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Post by bonzo on Feb 23, 2023 8:36:55 GMT
I did see it and I did buy it instantly!
Time to stop lusting!
I think I hold the forum record for a tin can alley purchase, again from Pete,
32 minutes from ad to sold. Early bird and all that!
Best wishes to you all, John
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Post by snakehips on Feb 23, 2023 23:09:40 GMT
What does the back look like, and do the tuners hold their tuning ?
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Post by bonzo on Feb 23, 2023 23:38:29 GMT
I'll let you know when I pick it up from Pete next week.
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Post by pete1951 on Feb 24, 2023 8:13:52 GMT
The back is lightly flamed solid maple. Original (?)friction pegs work fine.  Pete Some finish damage on the back of the neck ( capo?)  |
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Post by lonelyjelly on Feb 24, 2023 11:53:06 GMT
The back is lightly flamed solid maple. Original (?)friction pegs work fine. Pete Some finish damage on the back of the neck ( capo?) Looks stunning 😍😎 |
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Post by bonzo on Mar 1, 2023 18:49:43 GMT
Deal completed! Pete's happy with his amp and I'm delighted with the uke.
Best wishes to you all, John
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Post by bonzo on Mar 1, 2023 21:01:16 GMT
Thanks guys 👍👍🙂🎶
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Post by snakehips on Mar 1, 2023 21:35:20 GMT
Hi again !
That’s simply gorgeous, that uke !
I’m still in love with my 5-string Belotona though, so I’d miss it having the low A string of my one
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Post by bonzo on Mar 2, 2023 17:47:45 GMT
I know some of you were worried she wouldn't be happy in her new home, well here she is after a wash and polish and new set of strings. Getting to know her little brother who is quite a bit noisier! I'm not used to the tuners yet, but I'm sure I'll get used to them. Best wishes to you all, John  |
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Post by ken1953clark on Mar 2, 2023 22:04:23 GMT
Ah my old Republic Uke :-)
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Post by bonzo on Mar 8, 2023 15:39:14 GMT
Hi everyone. Enjoying my new uke although the friction tuners are a new thing to me and are taking some getting used to.
What with the new strings stretching out and my not being used to the tuners a couple of strums and I'm retuning. Settling down now though, does have a very 'jazzy' sound that I'm enjoying.
Reason for the post is the case, which I take to be the original as it is so well made and fits snugly. I noticed when cleaning it a makers mark stamped on the handle with a patent number. I'll post some pictures and see if anyone has come across this manufacturer.
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Post by bonzo on Mar 8, 2023 15:44:18 GMT
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Post by Pickers Ditch on Mar 8, 2023 16:12:30 GMT
Oh Johnny! You could try lubricating the friction posts with Sensitol.  |
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