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Original Post By: Guest_Nick Leonard Date: 2/3/2005
I got annoyed by the slippery rounded back on my applause by Ovation electric uke, so I dug out some Grip-it strips I had around for an ancient powerbook (540c ppc Blackbird, since you ask!) and after testing them for removability, i put them on my uke and they work great! you can get them in different colors at the link below. Nick http://grip-it.com/ And here's a picture of them on my axe... http://nickleonard.net/ukegrippic. jpg
Posted By: Guest_Shindig Date: 2/3/2005
Okay, this isn't directed specifically at you. I've never experienced a problem with my Applause Soprano Uke slipping away from me. I've seen various posts on the subject though. Is the graininess wearing off of the back? I know mine is getting kind of polished on the top near the heal from my right arm which helps support it. It seems as though keeping it clean would keep it from getting slippery... I looked at the pics, those do look kinda cool! Thanks for relaying the tip.
Posted By: Guest_Nick Leonard Date: 2/4/2005
I'm new to ukes, and to playing music in general... I will keep an open mind later on down the line, and peel those things off and try it like that for a while. For now though, they seem to make it easier for me to handle. The uke is new, and the graininess is all there. It could just be me. Thanks for the response! N.L.
Posted By: Guest_konacat Date: 2/4/2005
Its best not to clean the back with Armor All. It does make them shine but hard to hold on to. Sorry, I just couldn't resist. LOL
Posted By: Guest_Bruce E Date: 2/4/2005
I use a strap on mine.
Posted By: Guest_Raymondo Date: 2/4/2005
So do I Bruce. A strap button on the end is even within my DIY capabilities and costs very little.
Posted By: Guest_Doug Date: 2/4/2005
An historical note. I worked at Ovation many years ago, and for the early guitars the "Lyrichord" bodies were gloss finished, in fact buffed like any other instrument. They were hard to hold, and the first solution was to glue rubberized patches where you held the guitar. Later the texturized finish was adopted, to make it more non-slip, and also I think to minimize visible shop wear to a gloss surface.


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