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Beginner |
Guest_David
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7/24/1998
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| Hi,
I have worked my way through the book: "how to pick and strum the ukulele
book 1" It was adequate, but I am unsure if I want to get book #2. Does anyone know of a good b... |
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Last Post By: Guest_Eric Miller |
Date: 8/7/1998 |
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McCabe's SOLD-OUT |
Guest_Ukulele Lale
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8/6/1998
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| After 30 years as a percussionist, I'm now flipped(7 yrs ago) over playing uke. In fact, putting together a duo w/oboe d'amore. Just saw the LA Times Calendar article and want... |
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HOLLYWOOD AND ROBERT E PEARSON UKES |
Guest_GARY SCHIRESON
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8/2/1998
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| THESE WERE PRODUCED BY MY DAD AND GRANDFATHER.PLEASE CONTACT ME WITH IMFO OR EXTRA INVENTORY ..... |
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Ukulele Hall of Fame Museum |
Guest_Tom Walsh
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7/27/1998
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| The Ukulele Hall of Fame Museum is proud to announce the opening of its new web site. Please visit us at:
http://world.std.com/~syphers/ukemuseum
Find out about the upco... |
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Last Post By: Guest_gary schireson |
Date: 8/2/1998 |
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Giannini Baritone |
Guest_Paul davies
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6/29/1998
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| I just bought the finest barritone I've ever played. Does any one have any information on Giannini?... |
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Last Post By: Guest_Daniel Dalton |
Date: 7/29/1998 |
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Legends of the Ukulele |
Guest_Bu Thompson
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7/28/1998
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| Mahalo, Jim, for such a wonderful CD. It's maika'i (great!)!!!... |
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Beginner: need some help |
Guest_dsvid stys
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7/24/1998
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| Hi,
I am a beginner Uker, and I am teaching myself with a book. I have a feeling this will only get me so far. I already read music well (I sing), but WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO... |
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Pineapple Kamaka Ukulele |
Guest_donzen
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4/28/1998
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| Earlier i posted a message re this type of uke.
Can anyone help me re the history of these instruments, type of wood & finish used on these instruments, plus, would any of yo... |
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Last Post By: Guest_chris |
Date: 7/22/1998 |
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La'ai uke |
Guest_Rod Mann
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6/18/1998
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| Anyone heard of this uke? I saw one yesterday and I think spelling is right. Had lettering over a red pineapple on peghead. Seemed to be pretty well-made. Value?... |
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Last Post By: Guest_Rod Mann |
Date: 7/20/1998 |
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Come See Ukulele playing and singing! Janet Klein and Her Parlor Boys |
Guest_ Janet Klein
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7/19/1998
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| Janet Klein and Her Parlor Boys will be performing Obscure, Naughty and Profound Songs from the 1910's, 20's and '30s at the follwing dates and locations:
Saturday, August ... |
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Jumpin' Jim |
Guest_Jeff Tuchman & Josh Stone
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7/19/1998
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| The world does not know what a truly great song writer you really are.
JT & JS .... |
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"UKE-TOONS" Novelty Banjo Uke |
Guest_Sharry Han
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7/12/1998
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| In the tradition of the old Harold Teens and other cartoon novelty ukes, Sharry Han, professional cartoonist/satarist and Roy Cone, famed banjo uke maker, have teamed up to of... |
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Last Post By: Guest_Sharry Han |
Date: 7/12/1998 |
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Our New Classic Uke is being shipped even as we speak..... |
Guest_Roy T. Cone
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7/4/1998
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| Taking the best features of the old "pear shaped" ukulele that every one adores, We are now shipping the new TumaVita. Introductory prices still open for a little longer.... |
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Last Post By: Guest_Sharry Han |
Date: 7/12/1998 |
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Vintage Banjo Uke looking for a home |
Guest_Renee Daphne Kimball
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7/1/1998
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| We found a (probably) 1920's boyscout make uke (it has written in ink on the skin head "TRP 17 Everett Evelyn Haywire Bill ESK B.S. of A." It's an interesting piece in fine co... |
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MARTIN 1928 10-STRING UKULELE FOR SALE |
Guest_JESSE KUNISHIGE
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7/1/1998
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| SIDES AND BACK ARE BRAZILIAN ROSEWOOD, SPRUCE FACE, EBONY FRET BOARD WITH MOTHER OF PEARL INLAY, IVORY TRIMMINGS, STEEL STRINGS
SERIOUS INQUIREES ONLY!!!!
ASKING $10,000. O.... |
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Sharry's "UKE-TOONS" |
Guest_Sharry Han
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6/30/1998
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Last Post By: Guest_Sharry Han |
Date: 6/30/1998 |
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Strings? |
Guest_Martin Hansen
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6/29/1998
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| I recently purchased a banjo uke. Its not your standard banjo uke because instead of a drum-skin head it has a cedar sounding board. It's open in the back and is quite loud. M... |
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Anyone know a Uke player named Ray? |
Guest_ Andy Mitchel
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6/23/1998
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| I know this is a long shot, but who knows it might work. I'm trying to get an address for a guy I met on a Southwest Airlines flight to Detroit Michigan on May 28, 1998. Here ... |
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Come visit Ukuleles by Kawika Website! |
Guest_Kawika Hurd
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6/20/1998
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| The Ukuleles by Kawika website is a place for anyone who loves the ukulele. You'll find ukulele and guitar color photos of the instruments we make; sound files of all sizes of... |
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"Come Into My Parlor" If you wish to visit with Janet Klein |
Guest_Janet Klein
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5/25/1998
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| For more information regarding the new CD release
"Come Into My Parlor" featuring Janet Klein singing naughty, obscure and profound songs from the 10's, 20's and 30's and pla... |
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Last Post By: Guest_ukulele lady |
Date: 5/29/1998 |
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Ukesters in Detroit |
Guest_Brian Graves
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5/27/1998
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| I'm looking for people who would like to play/learn the way of the ukulele in the metro Detroit area. Does anyone know of any senior citizen groups, etc. that meet on the east... |
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The Tycho Uke |
Guest_Jim Garber
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5/26/1998
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| Just wondering if anybody has info on this uke. Stamped on the back of the peghead: The Tycho, K.C. MO.
It resembles a Martin Style 2M. Martin books only list a company calle... |
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unnamed uke |
Guest_roger boyd
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5/16/1998
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| I have a uke that has no name on it , it was made in japan . It is in great shape but I do not play and do not have a clue about it. could someone help please? ..... |
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Last Post By: Guest_bill |
Date: 5/17/1998 |
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Lokkin' for Kamaka ukes |
Guest_Sam
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5/15/1998
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| I'm looking for old Kamaka soplano ukes
with gold label inside or older. Pineapple or 8 figure in good shape. If anybody wants to sell e-mail me. ..... |
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used uk's |
Guest_bart mccollough
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4/30/1998
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| am looking for two used reaseonable ukelele's for my boy (15) and wife (?), both want to start and I would love to teach them. The wife has gone back to college so there's lit... |
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Last Post By: Guest_Brudda Bu |
Date: 5/12/1998 |
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Baritone Ukelele |
Guest_Dave Phillips
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5/5/1998
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| Does anyone out ther know how to tune a baritone ukekeke and also what gauge of strings to use?... |
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Last Post By: Guest_Dave Phillips |
Date: 5/11/1998 |
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used ukes? |
Guest_Gordon McKemie
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5/5/1998
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| I am looking for a used uke that is real cheap.... |
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Publish your talent with us and get 1 free issue. |
Guest_Marian
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5/5/1998
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| Publish your talent/ voice in a REAL: Talent Publication and get 1 free issue. GET noticed!
www.angelfire.com/biz/RealPub ..... |
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"The Gibson" Uke |
Guest_J.William
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4/27/1998
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2 replies |
| I just purchased one for $300 .Was I taken?... |
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Last Post By: Guest_Chuck Fayne |
Date: 5/2/1998 |
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Sound Society Music Career (101) |
Guest_Sound Society Music Information
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4/30/1998
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| SPRINGTIME SPECIAL, "How-To" MUSIC CAREER Manual $12.95!!!
Hello, singers, songwriters, musicians, agents and et al...
Ever wonder how to get around the
unprofessional peop... |
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New Ukulele Web Site |
Guest_Bu Thompson
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4/28/1998
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| Aloha Fellow Uke Nuts!
Please come over to my new Ukulele web site,
http://www.geocities.com/NapaValley/Vineyard/1945
Still putting it together, but you may enjoy the... |
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National Uke Collector |
Guest_Mike McConagly
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2/3/1998
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1 reply |
| Got some new Ukes lined up at the shop door, they want to leave. Give me a shout for details. Sincerely, dave.... |
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Last Post By: Guest_Mike McConagly |
Date: 4/19/1998 |
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National Uke Collector National Uke Collector |
Guest_Mike McConagly
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2/3/1998
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| I,am a collector of pre-war National ukes if you
are interested in selling or trading or comparing
notes please contact me... |
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Swap and Shop |
Guest_David Newton
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2/3/1998
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| Got some new Ukes lined up at the shop door, they want to leave. Give me a shout for details. Sincerely, dave.... |
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