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chunky monkey
Ha`aha`a
USA
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 Posted - 10/22/2004 : 4:14:09 PM
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TP ukers,
I was in a local guitar shop and they are carrying Lehua ukulele's. These are made in Portugal and are relatively inexpensive ($150 - $300). I played one and it seemed fine, but I only know a little about the instruments. I like this store and I'm looking for an inexpensive instrument, so I'd be inclined to get one there. Anyone with experience with these?
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marzullo
`Olu`olu
USA
923 Posts |
Posted - 10/22/2004 : 4:51:12 PM
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hi terry,
i keep a lehua tenor in my office to satisfy the occasional ukulele urge and to scare away pesty undergrads ("ask another question and i'll play `ahi wela`!") they're good, but i think that the lanikai is in general a better value. play both and see what you think.
aloha,
keith |
Edited by - marzullo on 10/22/2004 4:51:39 PM |
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cpatch
Ahonui
USA
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Posted - 10/22/2004 : 4:56:32 PM
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From what I've read they're supposed to be a good buy for the money, but not particularly loud. And although manufacturered in Portugal (the spiritual home of the ukulele), they are designed and given final setup/inspection in Hilo by luthier Bob Gleason (Pegasus Guitar and Ukulele studio).
Keith...threatening to play something like "Tiptoe through the Tulips" would be a lot more effective! |
Craig
My goal is to be able to play as well as people think I can. |
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marzullo
`Olu`olu
USA
923 Posts |
Posted - 10/22/2004 : 5:21:45 PM
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threatening to play something like "Tiptoe through the Tulips" would be a lot more effective!
the university of california will revoke tenure for truly heinous acts...
aloha,
keith
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cpatch
Ahonui
USA
2187 Posts |
Posted - 10/22/2004 : 6:53:41 PM
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Originally posted by marzullo
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threatening to play something like "Tiptoe through the Tulips" would be a lot more effective!
the university of california will revoke tenure for truly heinous acts...
So singing along in a falsetto voice would be out of the question? |
Craig
My goal is to be able to play as well as people think I can. |
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chunky monkey
Ha`aha`a
USA
1021 Posts |
Posted - 10/25/2004 : 10:57:59 AM
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| Thanks to Keith and Craig; I actually found another shop carrying Lehua. This one had a couple of nice Koa units. They also carry Mele and I liked the sound of those. |
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wdf
Ha`aha`a
USA
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Posted - 10/25/2004 : 11:40:21 AM
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I actually found another shop carrying Lehua.
What shop, Terrry? |
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chunky monkey
Ha`aha`a
USA
1021 Posts |
Posted - 10/27/2004 : 11:20:32 AM
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| Blue Guitar on India Street. I'll tell you about it next meeting, or email me if you want the details sooner - interesting place. |
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