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mark m
Aloha
USA
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 Posted - 07/07/2006 : 2:53:46 PM
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Hi,
I have a fluke uke with a plastic fingerboard. Just wondering where and how much would it cost to get a wooden fingerboard with metal frets? Do you know anyone who can make this modification in CA?
Mahalo,
Mark
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Pauline Leland
`Olu`olu
USA
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Posted - 07/07/2006 : 7:19:54 PM
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| Once upon a time you could send it back to the factory and have it done for about $75. I think that's still a possibility. The price may have risen. |
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RJS
Ha`aha`a
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Posted - 07/07/2006 : 9:42:47 PM
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| Keith Holland at Keith Holland's Los Gatos Guitar Hospital might be worth a try if the factory won't do it. $75.00 seems pretty reasonable. |
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Vintage FL
Aloha
USA
23 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2006 : 12:25:51 PM
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| Another option would be to sell this one and buy one with the wooden fretboard. Keep an eye peeled for a used one in good shape with the wooden fretboard, and you might end up spending less than you would for an upgrade. |
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mark m
Aloha
USA
23 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2006 : 07:54:17 AM
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Hi,
Thanks for the suggestions and info. I'll keep an eye out for a used one but I think that is pretty rare. Isn't wooden fretboard on this uke usually custom ordered? Does anyone have the phone # of the maker?
Mahalo,
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GUke
Lokahi
188 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2006 : 08:57:09 AM
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e Mark,
If you haven't tried already go to Jim Beloff's fleamarketmusic.com. He helped in the design of the Fluke and Flea ukulele. I'm pretty sure they could give you any info on the Fluke. On line store site has a phone number that may help.
Aloha,
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Genaro
Should I? Itʻs only $, and where Iʻm going itʻll burn or melt. |
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Vintage FL
Aloha
USA
23 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2006 : 04:31:10 AM
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| Look also at the Flea Market Music Marketplace board. I seem to recall a couple of Flukes there for sale recently. I know that Curt Sheller had one for sale there and it had a lot of upgrades. |
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Vintage FL
Aloha
USA
23 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2006 : 04:33:39 AM
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Actually I just checked and he does still have it for sale there. It looks like a great deal.
Tenor Fluke (TOP MODEL)
Tenor Fluke - $300 (BLOWOUT) Save $200 from a new one. Bought new (Nov 2006) (Number: M22 12790). Includes original gig bag. I added the pickguard to keep from scratching the top. Has the top of the line Fishman offered by the Magic Fluke Company. I'm just not using it as much as it deserves. Needs a good home. (A new one from Flea Market Music is $494) Will not go lower price than this.
Price: $300
Name: CURT SHELLER
Telephone: 610 326 7295
E-mail: curt @ curtsheller.com
Posted On: 7/5/2006
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mark m
Aloha
USA
23 Posts |
Posted - 07/13/2006 : 11:30:27 AM
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Hi,
thanks for the posts. I checked with the makers and they still have the same price for the fretboard replacement. I'm thinking that I should go with the suggestion of getting another uke. Is there any tenor ukes available under the $250 price that has wooden fretboard and bridge and has the same wide neck/nut like the fluke? any suggestions?
Mahalo,
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