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Buying a Ukulele...

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Turd.Ferguson
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Hey guys, ive been playing guitar and piano for a while (first grade), and really started focusing on guitar in the past couple of years and i've been kind of itching to get a uke. If anyone on here could point me in the right direction on what to buy and stuff like that it would be much appreciated.

Thanks
Sep 28 2014 11:12PM
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iFlip
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What to buy? Well, if you're buying a ukulele you will also want a pair of cowboy boots, a velvet vest, a handkerchief for your back pocket, a Mazda Miata, and a giant tub of vasoline.
Sep 28 2014 11:36PM
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Snowtorious_BIG
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I've been playing a Mitchell on and off for about 3 years now and it's held up very well. Easy to tune, sturdy and it sounds great.
Sep 28 2014 11:43PM
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Calb3rt
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^ hahahahaha, i am just picturing IZ singing "what a wonderful world" in the outfit you described

this is ukelele russ, he is a local musician here and he is pretty hilarious. sorry im not being more helpful to the OP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeKu0ldJMws
Sep 28 2014 11:49PM
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FBGM
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iFlipWhat to buy? Well, if you're buying a ukulele you will also want a pair of cowboy boots, a velvet vest, a handkerchief for your back pocket, a Mazda Miata, and a giant tub of vasoline.


irrelevant
Sep 28 2014 11:49PM
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byubound
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Make sure you buy something made of koa wood, even though you might notice a difference at first it will soon become important. Live ukulele.com is a good resource. Where are you located? I know good shops in wa and hi.
Sep 29 2014 1:05AM
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Bam-Saker
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I have a mainland ukulele. It's really good. http://www.mainlandukuleles.com/
Sep 29 2014 1:32AM
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theabortionator
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Jason Mraz, Train and everyone else on that waggn ruined that instrument.
Sep 29 2014 2:26AM
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1kewldewd
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I got one for about $20 off craigslist. It is real koa wood. I don't remember what brand it is but I would just find the cheapest non painted toy one you can.
Sep 29 2014 3:29AM
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IKEA
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1kewldewdI got one for about $20 off craigslist. It is real koa wood. I don't remember what brand it is but I would just find the cheapest non painted toy one you can.


What is wrong with this?






definitely go with paint
Sep 29 2014 8:37AM
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yuck
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iFlipWhat to buy? Well, if you're buying a ukulele you will also want a pair of cowboy boots, a velvet vest, a handkerchief for your back pocket, a Mazda Miata, and a giant tub of vasoline.


i see what youre trying to do here but unfortunately ukelele doesnt really fall into the whole gay cowboy theme like you seem to think it does... trying too hard

anyways OP i have a normal uke but ive always sorta wished it was a baritone uke instead. theyre pretty cool and IMO more versatile than normal ukelele
Sep 29 2014 11:52AM
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Frosty
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OP I would just go to your local music store and purchase a beginner uke for like $60. Even though you've had experience with playing guitar, this will give you a general feel of whether or not you want to invest more of your money into a better quality instrument. It also gives you a uke that you can bring to the beach and get sand in or drop on the ground and crack without crying over it.
Sep 29 2014 11:57AM
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.SillyGoose
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I bought one at a goodwill when I was hammered for 30 bucks. Now whenever I know someones getting lucky in my house, I play La Bomba outside their door. Shits cash.
Sep 29 2014 1:52PM
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byubound
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Oh yeah, make sure you get a concert or tenor sized uke. Wider range of notes and you won't be an uke gaper.
Sep 29 2014 2:17PM
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Turd.Ferguson
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byuboundMake sure you buy something made of koa wood, even though you might notice a difference at first it will soon become important. Live ukulele.com is a good resource. Where are you located? I know good shops in wa and hi.


i live in illinois, haha but what is so special about koa vs any other wood besides the fact that its like 4000$ more expensive? is it the sound?
Sep 29 2014 4:40PM
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RimJobber
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Check craigslist. I got a $200 mitchell concert uke for $30
Sep 29 2014 4:49PM
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byubound
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Turd.Fergusoni live in illinois, haha but what is so special about koa vs any other wood besides the fact that its like 4000$ more expensive? is it the sound?

Koa has a much brighter and cleaner sound.
Sep 29 2014 9:30PM
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Stose
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Get a luna Uke
Sep 30 2014 10:40PM
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.lencon
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Bump.

Looking to get a uke. Probably a concert or tenor. I know a few songs, but still a beginner.

Any recommendations?
Nov 26 2016 6:29PM
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.lencon
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Yeah I'm definitely getting either a concert or tenor, I like a slightly bigger uke haha. Might have to take a trip down to the gutter center, but I've been looking on craigslist and KSL too
Nov 26 2016 7:47PM
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.Hugo.
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I bought a ukulele in mexico because I couldnt find a bathroom and needed something to shit into. pretty sure thats about all they are good for anyways though
Nov 26 2016 8:53PM
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GrapeHunter
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Ive got a pretty nice uke im trying to get rid of (don't play it much anymore). message me if you're interested
Nov 27 2016 3:55PM
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Tall_Paul
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Oscar Schmidt, Concert size. Got it for like $100 bucks and sounds pretty good, probably cheaper now
Nov 28 2016 8:19PM
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Casey
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Seems like it would get boring after like an hour. On a side note I was getting the mail one day and found a mini 6 string acoustic laying on the side of the road. So I grabbed it. Seems like a better option than a 4 string ukulele you can play normally
Nov 28 2016 9:53PM
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