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FROPPE
Akahai
USA
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 Posted - 09/14/2009 : 2:33:45 PM
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Anyone had any experience with the Tahitian ukuleles? Any recommended builders?
Mahalo,
Ben Sterling
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thumbstruck
Ahonui
USA
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Posted - 09/20/2009 : 07:45:07 AM
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| I've played a couple. Really fun. Some folks call them "Tahitian banjos" because of the construction. |
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FROPPE
Akahai
USA
81 Posts |
Posted - 09/20/2009 : 4:18:32 PM
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Anyone know who sells them? I could probably talk my wife into going to Tahiti to look for one! |
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Mika ele
Ha`aha`a
USA
1493 Posts |
Posted - 09/21/2009 : 05:43:17 AM
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There is a shop here in Oceanside, CA that had them -- Momilani's Island Traditions.http://www.momilanis.com/
A local luthier (Mike Ayers) was supplying them. The Momilani's owner's name is Dave. Check with him and he may be able to help you.
Handcrafted Tahitian Banjo/Ukulele by Mike Ayers
Description:
The Tahitian uke is an 8 string instrument. It is played with a fast rhythmical strum. It is a must if you want to get the authentic Tahitian sound, but it has become popular through out the Pacific Islands. Most Tahitian ukes are folk instrument that sound nice but are roughly built with cheap hardware. Mike Ayers has sought to build a quality instrument with exotic wood fret boards, Grover tuners, bone nut, bridge and a bowl sound chamber on the back to give these banjos a rich tone.
Price:
$389.99 |
E nana, e ho'olohe. E pa'a ka waha, e hana ka lima. |
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Retro
Ahonui
USA
2368 Posts |
Posted - 09/21/2009 : 06:04:53 AM
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| When playing them, it's best to imitate Tahitian drumming rhythms. I've played a few over the years, but in each case, they were ones that people acquired in Tahiti. |
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Mika ele
Ha`aha`a
USA
1493 Posts |
Posted - 09/21/2009 : 10:36:47 AM
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| oh yeah . . . . keith marzullo owns one of the ones pictured above. The strings are either monofilament or fluorocarbon fishing line (I can't remember which) |
E nana, e ho'olohe. E pa'a ka waha, e hana ka lima. |
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berean_315
Akahai
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FROPPE
Akahai
USA
81 Posts |
Posted - 10/02/2009 : 11:56:38 AM
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| Mahalo for the input, everyone! |
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Tahitian ukuleles?
