In a message dated 03/08/2006 7:43:23 PM Central Standard Time,
vinttr4@geneseo.net writes:
> <<<Well the least you can do is buy a baritone uke, which has a larger
> box, which would be more in proportion.........>>>
>
Jack: Baritone Uke? They are not tuned like a Uke. Aren't they tuned the
first four strings of the guitar? Arthur Godfrey played one, and I think the
Kingston Trio used one. I fooled with the Uke as a kid. I still have a
Treholipee. It is tuned and plays like a Uke, but very exotic looking (long
and
curved, with huge tuning knobs). I usually have it in the trailer at racing ev
ents, but haven't played it in years. I'll bring it to HALLET. If you're a
player, you can give us a demonstration.
Kevin Potter, our mechanic, has a 'Dixie Uke.' It is about the same size as
a traditional Uke, but the body is like a banjo (round, skinned top like a
drum). It is really interesting. Distinctive sound.
> <<< Besides, it has a deeper tone and makes a guy sound more manly and
> less like Tiny Tim (remember him?) >>>
Right. Still gonna be a stretch, though...
Bill (Damdinger)
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