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  Jim Dunlop 7828 Russell Banjo/Uke Capo

  Musical Instruments (Dunlop)
  

  Rating (12 reviews):

  (3.8/5)

  

  Not very well engineered

  The way the low-tech eyelets are set into the stretch band that reaches around the neck makes it far too easy to scratch your instrument's finish. There is a flap designed to go between the eyelets and the wood, but it's a major headache to keep the flap perfectly in place at the same moment you're trying to stretch the entire thing and hook it around the instrument's neck. The 7828 is just surprisingly poorly engineered. It's too inexpensive to justify the hassle of returning it, but I don't intend to keep using it and risk scratching my ukulele. I guess I got what I paid for. I'll undoubtedly purchase a better capo. I strongly suggest that you do, too. 2/5 Michael J. Jones (Hewitt, TX USA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Jim Dunlop 7828 Russell Banjo/Uke Capo (Electronics) The way the low-tech eyelets are set into the stretch band that reaches around the neck makes it far too easy to scratch your instrument's finish. There is a flap designed to go between the eyelets and the wood, but it's a major headache to keep the flap perfectly in place at the same moment you're trying to stretch the entire thing and hook it around the instrument's neck. The 7828 is just surprisingly poorly engineered. It's too inexpensive to justify the hassle of returning it, but I don't intend to keep using it and risk scratching my ukulele. I guess I got what I paid for. I'll undoubtedly purchase a better capo. I strongly suggest that you do, too. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , February 7, 2011

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  Does the job.

  This is a simple, cheap option for a capo. I just recieved it today and spent a few minutes playing with it on my soprano ukulele. It isn't as easy to use as other capos, but once you figure out how to use it properly it's a breeze. Another plus is that you don't have to remove the capo to put it on another fret. I'm recieving a baritone ukulele tomorrow, so I'll update if I have any issues using the capo with a different neck size.So far, I recommend it if you don't want to spend a fortune on a capo and don't mind taking an extra few seconds to put it on correctly. If you perform with a ukulele you may need something quicker to use, but using it while practicing at home it would work perfectly. 4/5 Holly W. - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Jim Dunlop 7828 Russell Banjo/Uke Capo (Electronics) This is a simple, cheap option for a capo. I just recieved it today and spent a few minutes playing with it on my soprano ukulele. It isn't as easy to use as other capos, but once you figure out how to use it properly it's a breeze. Another plus is that you don't have to remove the capo to put it on another fret. I'm recieving a baritone ukulele tomorrow, so I'll update if I have any issues using the capo with a different neck size.So far, I recommend it if you don't want to spend a fortune on a capo and don't mind taking an extra few seconds to put it on correctly. If you perform with a ukulele you may need something quicker to use, but using it while practicing at home it would work perfectly. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , February 28, 2011

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  nice little addition to my ukulele playing

  The only bad thing is that the metal eyelets can scratch the back of the ukulele if you don't position the extra strap under them just right. 4/5 C. Reynolds - See all my reviews, September 12, 2010

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  Allows easy repositioning without unfastening

  Designed to fit banjo and ukulele fingerboards

  Convenient, light and simple to use

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  Oscar Schmidt OU5 Concert Ukulele

  Musical Instruments (US Music)
  

  Rating (58 reviews):

  (4.6/5)

  

  Great Rating from a Marginally Qualified Rater

  I bought my first beginner ukulele only six months ago, but enjoyed enough that I decided to move up from the toy class to something a little better. The OU5 was on sale at under a hundred dollars, but I have to say that the leap in quality and sound far outweighed the $70 price difference between this and my first ukulele. Like others who have rated Oscar Schmidt products, I have been impressed by the beautiful finish of this instrument, but it's the improved action and sound quality that totally won me over. Go ahead and buy your $20 Rogue instrument to see if you like the ukulele, but when you're ready to step up to the next level (but perhaps aren't ready to shell out $250), this is a solid stepping stone. I'm really happy with this instrument. Keep your really cheap one to take to the beach, though. You'll like this one enough that you won't want someone grinding sand into the finish or spilling beer on it. 4/5 C. Smith "thrummin'" (Vancouver, BC) - See all my reviews, January 18, 2006

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  Awesome Ukulele

  One night I'm watching Joe Versus the Volcano... and Joe is afloat on his steamer trunks playing the Cowboy Song on his ukulele... and it hits me: I want to learn to play the ukulele just so I can play that song! I've played guitar casually for many years, but I had no clue about the guitar's little cousin. I knew that I wanted something better than a toy ukulele, but also knew I had no plans to play this professionally. After looking around online, I decided to order the OU-5 Oscar Schmidt by Washburn from Amazon.Summary: I could not be happier. This is a wonderful instrument for both the first time user and the semi-serious amateur. The ukulele is beautiful. The woodwork is gorgeous. Everyone who has seen it says "wow". It sounds just like a ukulele should. And it is a blast to play!The worst thing about this ukulele is the product description page. The description provided by Amazon is terrible. At the time of this writing, there is no photo of the product... 5/5 WT "the woodshow" (Durham, NC USA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Oscar Schmidt OU5 Concert Ukulele (Electronics) One night I'm watching Joe Versus the Volcano... and Joe is afloat on his steamer trunks playing the Cowboy Song on his ukulele... and it hits me: I want to learn to play the ukulele just so I can play that song! I've played guitar casually for many years, but I had no clue about the guitar's little cousin. I knew that I wanted something better than a toy ukulele, but also knew I had no plans to play this professionally. After looking around online, I decided to order the OU-5 Oscar Schmidt by Washburn from Amazon.Summary: I could not be happier. This is a wonderful instrument for both the first time user and the semi-serious amateur. The ukulele is beautiful. The woodwork is gorgeous. Everyone who has seen it says "wow". It sounds just like a ukulele should. And it is a blast to play!The worst thing about this ukulele is the product description page. The description provided by Amazon is terrible. At the time of this writing, there is no photo of the product... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , November 12, 2007

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  Perfect for an average guitar player!

  I have been playing guitar for almost 5 years and to be quite honesty, I'm still not as great as Carlos Santana or Slash. I'm just pretty much an average player. When I wanted to learn how to play the ukulele, I was skeptical on which brand/type I should get. After three months of debating, I finally wised up and bought this one. It looked like the one I borrowed from a friend and the brand name sounded familiar to my ears. After much anticipation for four days, it finally arrived and it is an incredible ukulele. I couldn't be more satisfied with it! The frets are placed perfectly for someone that's familiar with playing the guitar, not to mention someone that's beginning, it's easier to place your fingers when you can see them (the soprano ukulele is really small compared to this concert size). Overall I love my uke. I suggest getting this if you know how to play guitar already. 5/5 Charlene Ceballos (Vallejo, Ca USA) - See all my reviews, August 8, 2006

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  It has Abalone binding and rosette on top

  It has lifetime warranty

  It features select Hawaiian Koa body and top with gloss finish

  It features Nyatoh neck, rosewood fingerboard and bridge

  It has Grover chrome tuners

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  Gold Tone BUC Concert Banjo Ukulele (Vintage Brown)

  Musical Instruments (Gold Tone Musical Instruments)
  

  Rating (3 reviews):

  (5.0/5)

  

  I've always wanted one of these, and now I'm happy.

  I bought this one used from Amazon for a pretty good discount. It arrived promptly, but with a minimum of packing care, a broken string, and a strong aroma not unlike cotton candy. I'm certain that if the instrument had been more fragile, it would not have survived the delivery.That being said, once I found a nice set of strings (Aquila), this is a fun instrument to play. Nothing buzzes, the action is good, the geared string tensioners work well, and etc etc etc. It's got a wood resonator (not the deluxe version), which I didn't really care about one way or the other, and I have no idea how it affects the tone, but it looks nice.I'd do it again, but I'd make sure that the shipping department put some packing material in the box. 5/5 King Barber Shop "King Barber Shop" (Richardson, TX USA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Gold Tone BUC Concert Banjo Ukulele (Vintage Brown) (Electronics) I bought this one used from Amazon for a pretty good discount. It arrived promptly, but with a minimum of packing care, a broken string, and a strong aroma not unlike cotton candy. I'm certain that if the instrument had been more fragile, it would not have survived the delivery.That being said, once I found a nice set of strings (Aquila), this is a fun instrument to play. Nothing buzzes, the action is good, the geared string tensioners work well, and etc etc etc. It's got a wood resonator (not the deluxe version), which I didn't really care about one way or the other, and I have no idea how it affects the tone, but it looks nice.I'd do it again, but I'd make sure that the shipping department put some packing material in the box. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , August 3, 2010

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  great sound and workmanship

  Saw some banjo-ukes on YouTube and wanted to try. Guitar chord shapes work, but high thumb note gives very different feel. It sounds wonderful and is loud. Have played smaller soprano size but concert size gives more fret room and still has that conventional uke pitch (GCEA)Comes with nice hard case. Yes! (P.S. mine is not electronic) 5/5 gray haired guy - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Gold Tone BUC Concert Banjo Ukulele (Vintage Brown) (Electronics) Saw some banjo-ukes on YouTube and wanted to try. Guitar chord shapes work, but high thumb note gives very different feel. It sounds wonderful and is loud. Have played smaller soprano size but concert size gives more fret room and still has that conventional uke pitch (GCEA)Comes with nice hard case. Yes! (P.S. mine is not electronic) Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , November 23, 2010

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  Absolutely Wonderful

  Amazon you are amazing, ordered this Banjolele on Thursday night and the following Tuesday it arrived on my doorstep in AUSTRALIA, normal shipping!!I am by no means an expert and just started learning the ukulele a few months ago but have discovered that these things are addictive, I have a Lag Soprano, Tanlewood Cove Creek Soprano, Kala Travel Soprano, Greg Bennet Concert and Ohana Concert, but wanted to play around with a Banjolele. I had a small windfall so jumped straight onto Amazon, read some reviews and decided on this one. It is a beautiful instrument, the pictures don't do it justice. The sound and build quality and great, it comes standard with Aquilla strings, and has a sturdy hard case, all in all it's a fantastic package. Within 1/2 hour of opening the box I knew that this would become my favourite instrument - I can't wait to show it off!!The banjolele is a bit heavier than I expected but nothing too much, I will use it with a strap so the... 5/5 Evelyn - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Gold Tone BUC Concert Banjo Ukulele (Vintage Brown) (Electronics) Amazon you are amazing, ordered this Banjolele on Thursday night and the following Tuesday it arrived on my doorstep in AUSTRALIA, normal shipping!!I am by no means an expert and just started learning the ukulele a few months ago but have discovered that these things are addictive, I have a Lag Soprano, Tanlewood Cove Creek Soprano, Kala Travel Soprano, Greg Bennet Concert and Ohana Concert, but wanted to play around with a Banjolele. I had a small windfall so jumped straight onto Amazon, read some reviews and decided on this one. It is a beautiful instrument, the pictures don't do it justice. The sound and build quality and great, it comes standard with Aquilla strings, and has a sturdy hard case, all in all it's a fantastic package. Within 1/2 hour of opening the box I knew that this would become my favourite instrument - I can't wait to show it off!!The banjolele is a bit heavier than I expected but nothing too much, I will use it with a strap so the... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , March 13, 2012

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  Features a maple neck, bound rosewood fingerboard, geared tuners, a single adjustable coordinator rod, and plate-style resonator

  Includes hard shell case

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• High Up on a Hill-Top, a Lilting Fox Trot Song with Ukulele or Banjo Uke (Sheet music)

  Book (Leo. Fiest, Inc.)
  

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  Gold Tone BUT Tenor Banjo Ukulele (Vintage Brown)

  Musical Instruments (Gold Tone Musical Instruments)
  

  Rating (6 reviews):

  (4.2/5)

  

  Problematic Gold Tone BUT Banjo Ukulele

  This is what I sent to Goldtone. It pretty much tells the story...I just got one of your Banjo-Ukes tenor in vintage brown today, new from Amazon.com. I have a few suggestions:1. Use better strings like Aquila.2. Make sure your easy-string tailpiece is deburred, since mine cut right through the cheap original strings upon bringing up to tune. The strings had been knotted on a no-knot tailpiece which contributed to them breaking. I bought some $10.00 Aquilas after spending an hour de-burring the tailpiece and restringing without knots. Directions should have been provided explaining the proper stringing on a no-knot tailpiece.3.If you ship with the bridge flat, some directions should be included as to placement, intonation, etc. Perhaps a a slip of paper under the strings.4.The resonator back has a filler piece in the binding like someone cut it too short. The resulting joints should be finished more smoothly. The wood has waves and indentations which... 3/5 R. Mayer (California) - See all my reviews, June 20, 2010

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  Gold Tone is HEALED!

  I originally low-rated the Gold Tone Tenor Banjolele, and am taking back what I said. It had been shipped to me in less than ship-shape. I took it to a really good instrument expert (at San Antonio's GUITAR TEX), and it came back TOTALLY improved! It DID get a new and better set of strings, along with some other adjustments. I'm VERY pleased. It's a keeper! 4/5 Pres in S.A. "Pres in S.A." (San Antonio, TX USA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Gold Tone BUT Tenor Banjo Ukulele (Vintage Brown) (Electronics) I originally low-rated the Gold Tone Tenor Banjolele, and am taking back what I said. It had been shipped to me in less than ship-shape. I took it to a really good instrument expert (at San Antonio's GUITAR TEX), and it came back TOTALLY improved! It DID get a new and better set of strings, along with some other adjustments. I'm VERY pleased. It's a keeper! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , May 20, 2010

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  Gold Tone Tenor Banjolele

  I love this instrument. It's my second Gold Tone instrument. First was a tenor guitar. The neck is solid and weights a little more than most ukuleles but that is fine with me. It has a great tone that even won over my wife. It projects sound with good volume. Almost too much volume for my soft singing. A roll of tissue under the strings and behind the bridge quiets it down a bit when needed. I intend to use it to augment my tenor banjo playing in my dixieland bands. It came in a very good solid case. It was shipped in it's case, in a box, in another box. You can see this banjolele being played on my you tube channel "jazzbanjorex" if you are curious about it's sound. I may buy the baritone and tune it like a tenor banjo and just use the pair for performances. Hmmmm, that a thought. 5/5 jazzbanjorex - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Gold Tone BUT Tenor Banjo Ukulele (Vintage Brown) (Electronics) I love this instrument. It's my second Gold Tone instrument. First was a tenor guitar. The neck is solid and weights a little more than most ukuleles but that is fine with me. It has a great tone that even won over my wife. It projects sound with good volume. Almost too much volume for my soft singing. A roll of tissue under the strings and behind the bridge quiets it down a bit when needed. I intend to use it to augment my tenor banjo playing in my dixieland bands. It came in a very good solid case. It was shipped in it's case, in a box, in another box. You can see this banjolele being played on my you tube channel "jazzbanjorex" if you are curious about it's sound. I may buy the baritone and tune it like a tenor banjo and just use the pair for performances. Hmmmm, that a thought. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , February 18, 2011

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  Maple neck and Resonator

  Rosewood Fingerboard

  Grover Style Metal Gear Tuners

  EZ String tailpiece

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  Sweet Bama

  Music (Whoop it Up!)
  

  Rating (1 reviews):

  (5.0/5)

  

  Why, oh why?

  Why, oh why do I always buy CD's that are allmost unknown, but are so incredible good? This Cd really blew my mind! What kind of music? Hard to tell. Sometimes it's Blugrass. sometimes folk. but all of the time a kind of tight, tight sound, unlike I've ever heard before. The only bad thing with this Cd, is that it shames most of my other ones! I know their version of "Oh death" has to be the definite one! Too bad I can't lay my hands on the other Cd's they've made! 5/5 Torvil Støle (Risør Norway) - See all my reviews, July 4, 2004

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  Uke Hoedown

  Digital Music Track (Rock City)
  

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  got ukulele? Men's Tee Shirt XL-Kelly Green

  Apparel
  

  Rating (1 reviews):

  (5.0/5)

  

  Yes I do

  LOVE IT. LOVE IT. RECIEVED IT QUICKLY AND DID I MENTION I LOVE IT. LOVE IT. LOVE IT. LOVE IT. LOVE IT 5/5 Kadukulele (Aloha, Oregon) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: got ukulele? Men's Tee Shirt in 12 colors Small thru 6XL (Apparel) LOVE IT. LOVE IT. RECIEVED IT QUICKLY AND DID I MENTION I LOVE IT. LOVE IT. LOVE IT. LOVE IT. LOVE IT Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , October 13, 2011

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  Got A Ukulele

  Digital Text Feeds (Barry Maz)
  

  Rating (2 reviews):

  (5.0/5)

  

  A beginner like me likes this

  I'm a ukulele beginner and struggle with some of the big websites out there which I find a bit daunting or technicalthis one provides lots of interesting (and funny!) comments, tips and guides for people like me in plain EnglishI particularly like things like the famous uke movies that is running at the moment, and the songs, which are never too hard for someone like me to master. The christmas songs were brilliant.I do think its odd to pay for a blog, but I have the 3g kindle, and this arrives with updates for me at work where i dont have access to the internet so its a good idea I think 5/5 babykindle (UK) - See all my reviews This review is from: Got A Ukulele (Kindle Edition) I'm a ukulele beginner and struggle with some of the big websites out there which I find a bit daunting or technicalthis one provides lots of interesting (and funny!) comments, tips and guides for people like me in plain EnglishI particularly like things like the famous uke movies that is running at the moment, and the songs, which are never too hard for someone like me to master. The christmas songs were brilliant.I do think its odd to pay for a blog, but I have the 3g kindle, and this arrives with updates for me at work where i dont have access to the internet so its a good idea I think Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 18, 2011

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  UK reader - great blog

  I reviewed this on the UK site, and will give the same rating here.Its a good read if you are a beginner, and I love the songs, and the humour.If you like ukulele snippets delivered to you whereever you are, this is great. 5/5 Ukulele Lady - See all my reviews This review is from: Got A Ukulele (Kindle Edition) I reviewed this on the UK site, and will give the same rating here.Its a good read if you are a beginner, and I love the songs, and the humour.If you like ukulele snippets delivered to you whereever you are, this is great. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 18, 2011

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• Changes: Fox Trot Song with Ukulele and Banjo Uke

  Book (Walter Donaldson)
  

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