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oaklandslacker
Aloha
China
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 Posted - 02/18/2003 : 04:36:27 AM
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Two topics for the price of one click: First is a follow up to wanting to replace the violin-style pegs on my old uke with tuning machines, where I was recommended to Gryphon Music in Palo Alto.
I decided to do that, and called ahead to ask if that was possible, and if they had the machines I wanted. They said they did, so I drove to Palo Alto, only to find out they didn't have the machines! They thought they could order it for me, so I gave them my name, phone, and e-mail. However, I never got a response. Later when I called them back, they didn't know what I was talking about. Also, the price seemed expensive - can't remember exactly what it was, though. So although the staff seemed friendly and helpful, and they have a good selection of guitars and books (and the uke selection is also pretty good), I have to give my experience a thumbs down. I'll try someplace I can take BART to next time.
So I'm vaguely thinking of getting a fluke as a travel instrument. I noticed today a new entry on Elderly for a Soprano Fluke called the Flea, at $100. Comes out in May. http://www.elderly.com/new_instruments/items/FLEA-GRN.htm . On the plus side, it looks like it should be a nice $100 Uke, something there aren't enough of - plus it has metal frets, which the Fluke doesn't. On the negative side, man is it ugly! Well, maybe in another color...
Jeffrey
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Kahalenahele
Lokahi
USA
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Posted - 02/18/2003 : 10:11:31 AM
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OS, the Gryphon shop is usually pretty good to work with - sorry you had a bad time. You might try calling again, and ask to speak to either Frank Ford or Mike Gold. Frank is a co-founder and owner of the store, and runs the frets.com website. Tell him about your previous experience. Frank should make it right.
As far as I can tell, most people seem to use dulcimer or banjo tuners. Looking at Stewart MacDonald, a set of four dulcimer tuners is close to $70, and a set of Waverly banjo tuners (generally considered the best maker of steel string guitar tuning machines) will run you $90. Add labor on to those prices and it is an expensive proposition.
As far as the Flea goes, I think they're cute, much better looking than the original Fluke. I'd also consider the Weber Sweet Pea ukulele, which lists for $300. I e-mailed Weber about it. They only made four of these, all for Elderly. They're based on the Sweet Pea mandolin, which seems to be a pretty nifty concept. |
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Kahalenahele
Lokahi
USA
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Posted - 02/18/2003 : 10:14:26 AM
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| Hmm. My attempts to use UBB codes didn't work, and I don't think I can edit my post to make it pretty. But you get the idea. |
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Admin
Pupule
USA
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Posted - 02/18/2003 : 10:28:51 AM
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Hi John,
I fixed the code for you. You just about had it but missed the quotes... [ url="http://www.url.com" ] text [ /url]
Of course, without the spaces. You should be able to edit your post. Look for this icon  in your post. |
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wdf
Ha`aha`a
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