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Ukes For Gand kids

Started by Rupe Power. Last reply by Sal Monella Nov 11, 2022. 3 Replies

Hello from Nova ScotiaI have three grand daughters 8, 3 and 2 yrs old. I would like to build a Uke for each of them. Can anyone recommend a size or type.thanksContinue

Gitaulele

Started by Brown Water Jerry (Rice). Last reply by Kigar Mar 21, 2020. 1 Reply

I saw something the other day that qued my interest.  If you capo a regular guitar at the fifth fret you basically have a uke.  So.... if I saw a fret board at the fifth fret and put the bridge the…Continue

Semi-Uke Kit Build

Started by Brian Revels. Last reply by Brian Revels Oct 6, 2017. 8 Replies

So, I have been building Cigar Box Guitars, Canjos, Dulcijos,and Diddley Bows for a few years now. I wanted to try my hand at a Ukulele.I found a tenor uke maple neck with a pre-fretted rosewood…Continue

ideal narrow of the box?

Started by jose garcia paredes. Last reply by Kigar Sep 3, 2017. 3 Replies

Hi! i have a cigar box 22,5 x20x 5 cm......  Is good choice for a soprano uke?  Thanks!Continue

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Comment by Slow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bear on May 10, 2016 at 3:43pm

Duh found some straight away called nylgut red series. Thanks again Kigar. Instant and huge help.

Comment by Slow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bear on May 10, 2016 at 3:37pm

Thanks for replying so quickly Kigar. Any idea what the aquila strings are called? I searched a good while today but couldn't find any. If not then I'll try adding aquila to my concert low g ukulele strings search and see if anything shows. Your tip on the learning will no doubt help too so thank you for that too. I never could play six string that well though unfortunately but it's no doubt good to know these comparables. Much appreciated.

Comment by Kigar on May 10, 2016 at 3:29pm

Aquila makes low g concert scale strings, others probably do as well. Ukes are usually for "happy" music, I have a hard time with playing blues on one without grinning. If it came with a high G you might try it and see what you think.

As to how to play, one of the best tips I found was if you think of putting a capo on the fourth fret of a guitar and ignore the lower two strings you have uke tuning. All the chords and notes are four frets higher but the same shapes and patterns.

Comment by Slow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bear on May 10, 2016 at 3:12pm

Hey all. Just joined the group after ordering my first cigar box ukulele (well tin one anyway). I've been researching this and that on YouTube but mostly how to play. One of the videos mentioned putting a low G string on but after looking around on eBay most low G strings for sale seem to be for the tenor size. My question is can I put a tenor string on a concert scale uke? Will a low G make much of a difference anyway? The video mentioned it for blues but will putting a low G on mean I can't play some songs? Advice sought definitely needed and much appreciated. Thanks.

Comment by gary sheldon on March 29, 2016 at 9:20am

Carefully, very carefully.

Comment by Murdoc_420 on March 29, 2016 at 9:18am

 How do I install a jumping flea?

Comment by Matthew Borczon on March 8, 2016 at 5:23am

https://jerusalemmules.bandcamp.com/album/hop-on-any-train-a-ukulel...   link to a free 15 minutes of cigar box ukulele songs by the Jerusalem mule hope you enjpy

Comment by gary sheldon on February 7, 2016 at 7:42am

First 3 ukes built in the Sacramento shop.

Comment by gary sheldon on February 7, 2016 at 7:42am

Comment by gary sheldon on January 29, 2016 at 6:27am

Hi Will,  Yes it is.  I like that uke  lot.  The box is Undercrown-sounds good.  I wish I had another of those boxes because I have another Gitty neck.  

I'll bring it on the 14th.  I'm in Sausalito today but will be in Sac in a few days.  Come on by when you have a chance. 

 

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Ukes For Gand kids

Started by Rupe Power. Last reply by Sal Monella Nov 11, 2022. 3 Replies

Gitaulele

Started by Brown Water Jerry (Rice). Last reply by Kigar Mar 21, 2020. 1 Reply

Semi-Uke Kit Build

Started by Brian Revels. Last reply by Brian Revels Oct 6, 2017. 8 Replies

ideal narrow of the box?

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Steel string advice sought for a chronic head scratcher (me)

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Cigar Box Ukulele group on Facebook

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Classical Ball end strings

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String choices: nylon vs. steel

Started by Lane Martin. Last reply by gary sheldon Dec 3, 2016. 5 Replies

MDF Box Ukes

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My Brothers Christmas Present

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CBU Avo Uvezian Tenor Uke

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Started by B. Kirkwood. Last reply by B. Kirkwood Apr 13, 2016. 2 Replies

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Neck length

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reversed tuners on a uke - advise wanted

Started by Kigar. Last reply by gary sheldon Feb 23, 2016. 3 Replies

New to Uke!!

Started by jeffrey ross. Last reply by Habanera Hal Feb 17, 2016. 19 Replies

Great little video!

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