My New Wallet
Yeah, it maybe strange, and I’m sure you are wondering about why I have a post about a wallet. But one look at the wallet and you know why I had to get it! I’ve been looking for a new way ever since my trip to Okinawa last year and realizing how crazy it was for me to actually be carrying two wallets around with me, one for ID and credit cards and one for cash. Ran across a video the other day about The Ridge Wallet. And went through about a dozen review videos comparing the various versions and styles. There are cheaper ones out there, but the reviews for this one were good. When a YouTube channel I follow showed one and provided a discount code, I had to go and look at them. And one of the choices was this one. I almost scrolled by it,…
What Are The Best Ukulele Strings to Use? FAQ
The answer to this question requires knowledge of too many factors and variables for a single answer to work for any two players. So rather than attempt to provide a single answer, I’ll give you a lot of the factors to consider with input from some more knowledgeable folks. What type of music do you play? What type of instrument do you have? What sort of sound do you want to get out of your instrument? In general, you can expect strings to have these basic parameters: Different types require different tensions, which along with the surface of the string, affect the feel to your fingers. The best way to determine what works for you is to experiment with different types and find the ones you like best on your instrument. A type of string you love on one instrument may very well sound muddy or soft on another. From…
Umiee Concert Ukulele Mahogany Starter Kit
Umiee Concert Mahogany Ukulele Starter Kit Rating – 4 out of 5! Umiee asked for reviews so I put this together. I ordered the instrument through Amazon on Friday and it was delivered the following Wednesday afternoon. I was concerned about the rough shape of the Amazon box being crushed in, but the interior box was undamaged. The Instrument This set centers around a concert size instrument with a light colored mahogany face. The joints and edges are all tight and clean. There is a clean white binding on front and back with some additional striping on the face of the instrument. There appear to be some flaws in the face along the binding. The finish is a flat finish. The side of the neck is pretty smooth. There are a number of places on curves next to the head and the bridge that are a bit rough. The most…
Aklot Ukulele Review
Aklot Mahogany Concert Ukulele Kit AKC23 Rating – Aklot asked for reviews and I was excited to participate. I ordered the instrument through Amazon on Tuesday and it was in my hands Friday afternoon. Nicely packaged in a solid box with pretty graphics. The Instrument This set centers around a concert size instrument with solid mahogany face. The edges of the top are a bit more rounded than usually found, making it less likely to dig into your forearm as you play. The sound hole rosette is laser engraved with a simple attractive pattern. The joints and edges are all clean and well polished. The side of the neck is very smooth and polished, the fret board is actually bound so there is absolutely no catching on the fret ends as you slide up and down the neck. There is no fret marker at three, but there are markers at…