Members billybilly Posted August 26, 2014 Members Share Posted August 26, 2014 I feel like bitching... I can't stand ukulele's, all of them, people who play them, how they sound, seeing them taking up too much space in music stores, seeing them in classifieds, etc... For god sake, buy a mandolin, any sound I hear from a ukulele is abysmal. I've seen designer ukes made out of expensive wood by good luthiers and they still sound ****************, even when the best uke players in the world play them. Don't try to tell me they sound good or try to get me to listen to some clip with someone you think sounds good cause they won't and I'll hate it, lol. The end. PS For a good time, hit my photobucket link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BG76 Posted August 26, 2014 Members Share Posted August 26, 2014 You need to take a tip toe through the tulips and calm down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gardo Posted August 26, 2014 Members Share Posted August 26, 2014 Admit it man,all this hostility and resentment is because you secretly would love to play one but can't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members billybilly Posted August 26, 2014 Author Members Share Posted August 26, 2014 You need to take a tip toe through the tulips and calm down. Okay, he was weird enough to like, you got me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members billybilly Posted August 26, 2014 Author Members Share Posted August 26, 2014 Admit it man' date='all this hostility and resentment is because you secretly would love to play one but can't.[/quote'] lol, I could play a uke better than 95% of the population that plays them. They're toys, not instruments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gardo Posted August 26, 2014 Members Share Posted August 26, 2014 lol, I could play a uke better than 95% of the population that plays them. They're toys, not instruments. Thanks, Iwas hoping I could push the right button Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chordite Posted August 26, 2014 Members Share Posted August 26, 2014 Might have what you are looking for :-[video=youtube_share;jO1TFSmfVw4] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members billybilly Posted August 26, 2014 Author Members Share Posted August 26, 2014 My word! I hate to think how much forest we have wasted creating those abominations. Let's recycle them all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BG76 Posted August 26, 2014 Members Share Posted August 26, 2014 How can anyone not like this: [video=youtube;XU8IQqcq270] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members knotty Posted August 26, 2014 Members Share Posted August 26, 2014 I feel like bitching... I can't stand ukulele's, all of them, people who play them, how they sound, seeing them taking up too much space in music stores, seeing them in classifieds, etc... For god sake, buy a mandolin, any sound I hear from a ukulele is abysmal. I've seen designer ukes made out of expensive wood by good luthiers and they still sound ****************, even when the best uke players in the world play them. Don't try to tell me they sound good or try to get me to listen to some clip with someone you think sounds good cause they won't and I'll hate it, lol. The end. PS For a good time, hit my photobucket link. I think it is up there with the recorder and the glockenspiel. Why? Just why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gardo Posted August 26, 2014 Members Share Posted August 26, 2014 I think it is up there with the recorder and the glockenspiel. Why? Just why? You forgot the melodica [video=youtube;NR_uAG2oZKs] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members billybilly Posted August 26, 2014 Author Members Share Posted August 26, 2014 I think it is up there with the recorder and the glockenspiel. Why? Just why? Why? Because it takes little talent and effort and is as cheap as chips to purchase one. Still, does not excuse how absolute shitte they sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members knotty Posted August 26, 2014 Members Share Posted August 26, 2014 You forgot the melodica [video=youtube;NR_uAG2oZKs] lol. I think a straightjacket is the answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chordite Posted August 26, 2014 Members Share Posted August 26, 2014 Thrills or torment depending on your taste (and for those who know me,NO I am not in the band just a very close look alike ) [video=youtube_share;pLgJ7pk0X-s] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stormin1155 Posted August 26, 2014 Members Share Posted August 26, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 lol, I could play a uke better than 95% of the population that plays them. They're toys, not instruments. If you ever visit Hawaii, you might want to keep that thought to yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members billybilly Posted August 26, 2014 Author Members Share Posted August 26, 2014 If you ever visit Hawaii, you might want to keep that thought to yourself. Don Ho and I used hang out big time. After a few glasses of tiny bubbles, he had nothing on me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gardo Posted August 26, 2014 Members Share Posted August 26, 2014 Did you know that Chet Atkins' first instrument was a ukelele ? It's true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeepEnd Posted August 26, 2014 Members Share Posted August 26, 2014 Did you know that Chet Atkins' first instrument was a ukelele ? It's true Actually, I started on the ukulele too. My mom taught me. I inherited her old Harmony ukulele and I need to get it fixed up and start playing it. (Not saying there's anything else in common between Chet and me, LOL.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gardo Posted August 26, 2014 Members Share Posted August 26, 2014 ^^This guy can fix it for you ^^ Might have what you are looking for :- [video=youtube_share;jO1TFSmfVw4] Seriusly though I'd fix it up and keep it for sentimental reasons .I got my fathers old violin fixed up but can't play it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members billybilly Posted August 27, 2014 Author Members Share Posted August 27, 2014 Ya, but both of you knew better and followed in Chet's footsteps, albeit pretty big footsteps, Sasquatch size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chordite Posted August 27, 2014 Members Share Posted August 27, 2014 You know I have given a bit of thought to all the string instruments I don't like be it banjo, ukelele, harpsichord or koto and there is a recurring element.That element is SHORT SUSTAINThere is quite simply not enough duration to get any expression into it and the only way to get any feeling of fluidity is to play at tapping speeds. An individual note on those instruments has all the expressive capability of tapping a coffee mug with a dime. ps exploring the idea further I found thishttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1N_Om4oeQPk(sharing disabled, you will have to click) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gardo Posted August 27, 2014 Members Share Posted August 27, 2014 I love harpsicord and banjo ,I started out on banjo before switching to guitars . But banjos just don't have the cool factor that guitars do.A string instrument that I have trouble enjoying is the Chinese erhu,my wife play one and I told her it sounds like a chicken singing. [video=youtube;i8Q8aZ1paUw] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Willyguitar Posted August 27, 2014 Members Share Posted August 27, 2014 I also hate them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tall Posted August 27, 2014 Members Share Posted August 27, 2014 If you ever visit Hawaii, you might want to keep that thought to yourself. exactly after spending some time in the Hawaiian hills I heard some uke playing that is easy as good as a lot of the guitar playing I hear on the mainland. This person is specially impressive and a lot hotter than you Billbill. She can jam a guitar pretty good too. Lets hear your tone on a rendition of the Beatles classic:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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