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Mike OMelia
PostPosted: Sat Aug 25, 2012 8:29 pm 
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It's done, and will be handed over to the fellow who requested it. It is Koa (low figure, but pretty color), mhog neck, bubinga finger board & bridge. Bindings and Peghead plate is curly maple. Lutz bracing. Fishman matrix infinity pickup with tone and volume. Voiced for Uke. I based this off the Hana Lima tenor, but reduced the depth to 2.75"


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 Post subject: My first Uke (tenor)
PostPosted: Sat Aug 25, 2012 8:38 pm 
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Pics are not working mike.

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Mike OMelia
 Post subject: Re: My first Uke (tenor)
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Yeah, I se that. Will try again
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Mike OMelia
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Fail Fail Argh!!


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Mike OMelia
 Post subject: Re: My first Uke (tenor)
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I don't know what the problem is. It must be a tapatalk problem. This had worked in the past
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Mike OMelia
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Trying again
Fail!


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Mike OMelia
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It's not me. I waited 24 hours and same result... Will fix Monday
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Mike OMelia
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BTW, the finish is EM 6000. And another thing. One of the reasons I post images here is to get constructive feedback. I'm no expert, but I do want to get better. I'm like anybody, pats on the back are nice, but that won't necessarily help me grow. If you see something I can improve on, let me know. If you are uncomfortable posting in the open, send me a PM. I promise to not take it personal!


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:) Just noticed you can see evidence of another of my passions in the background... The Monte Sano 15K which I direct. Of course, I would rather run than direct, thus "Running Dude Guitars", but I like to give back so I direct a race and volunteer in a few more (the shorter distance ones). I don't run 5-10Ks (too hard on my frame). Much prefer trail marathon distances and up. That's a more appropriate level of suffering for me.

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The pics were worth thee wait. Thanks for sharing them, Mike! The uke is beautiful. [:Y:]
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Beautiful uke, Mike!
Way to go.

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That looks really nice. It all goes to gether well too. Good job.

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