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Ukulele Review - Chechen Long Neck Tenor Ukulele U60 - Hawaii Music Supply [br] From The folks at The Ukulele Site / Hawaii Music Supply ... This is a new custom tenor from talented east coast luthier, Jay Lichty. It has a 19" scale, so 2" longer than normal tenor. This slightly longer scale gives a more bell like response and sustain. This particular tenor has a beautiful sound and feel. It's very unique and impressive. Take a listen to a "dry" sound sample from Corey Fujimoto and read more about it's features below. A very exquisitely designed and uniquely handmade tenor for the tone...


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Custom Ukulele Review, U58 Cocobolo Baritone Ukulele When our customers take time to share their excitement about their new instrument it makes our day, especially when so many instruments are shipped out. In that event, we are not there when the case is opened up that first time and those first chords are played. ____________________ Read on to see why Martha's email was particularly fun for us to read ... and thank you Martha for sharing!! Martha's custom ukulele features: Cocobolo back, sides and headplate, Sinker redwood top, Spanish Cedar neck, ebony radiused fretboard with koa binding,...


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Kimo Hussey Custom Ukulele Review Kimo Hussey, master ukulele player and teacher and our dear new friend just received his first custom Lichty ukulele. Kimo and Jay worked closely together in the design phase so that Jay could a craft a ukulele that Kimo would completely fall in love with, that would inspire his brilliant playing, and that would stand tall among the high-end ukes Kimo plays and praises. Given he plays some of the best ukuleles in the world, that he chose Jay to build a special custom ukulele is a significant honor and it has been a build that has brought Jay so much joy. Kimo's...


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Custom Tenor Lichty Ukulele Review by Julie Strietelmeier Julie Strietelmeier runs the popular websites http://ukulelereview.com and http://the-gadgeteer.com/, the focus of both being a careful review process. Thanks Julie for taking the time to share your custom tenor ukulele review! Features: Custom Tenor Ukuleles, Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, Curly redwood top, ebony fretboard and bridge, koa binding, maple rosette Is your Lichty being played professionally or is it for casual playing? I play the Lichty for my own enjoyment. How would you describe the sound? It has the best...


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March 26th, 2011 in the shop ... Wrapping up a one-on-one guitar building workshop (a summary of the workshop in images coming soon)   Jay's personal Low G Tenor Ukulele is getting close Custom Ukulele for Ukulele Review's Julie Strietelmeier well underway Click here to see a summary of the build pics Special Custom Cutaway - amazing!  


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Ukulele Review - Julie Strietelmeier Orders a Custom Lichty Ukulele When someone as way cool in the world of ukuleles as Julie Strietelmeier dials Jay up and says, I've got to have a custom Lichty, we get pretty excited. Julie is the gal behind the website Ukulele Review, which is yet another great site for ukulele fans. The mix of postings include instrument reviews, a heads-up on fun uke videos and much more. Definitely swing by and check it out. http://ukulelereview.com/ Here is a bit about Julie, in her own words (from the site) ... My name is Julie Strietelmeier and I’m obsessed with...


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Custom Ukulele Review by Craig Turner: Pau Ferro Tenor. We've got the best customers in the world! Honestly, each and every one is a delight to work with, inspires us to do our finest work and brightens our day. Here is an example: When custom ukulele owner Craig Turner shared the following review of his brand new pau ferro tenor ukulele with the educated forum participants of the Ukulele Underground we were over-the-top excited. Craig actually drove 4 or so hours to the shop the day we met him. He was coming to learn more about our ukuleles with the thought in the back of his mind of having...


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