Do you strap your uke?

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Do you strap your uke? Jun 17, 2016 11:43:58 GMT -5

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Post by Jim on Jun 17, 2016 11:43:58 GMT -5

I have found that I can strum open chords without a strap, but for playing up the neck or single string melodies. . . I seem to need a strap. I usually fasten it at the headstock between the tuners, but my reso-uke had a heel button when I got it.
The strap on the reso was made from an old web belt from a flea market and the Kala has a strap made from braided leather boot laces.

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Do you strap your uke? Jun 17, 2016 14:54:46 GMT -5

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Post by RobertW on Jun 17, 2016 14:54:46 GMT -5

sorry, I couldn't resist the lead-in and I am trying to compensate for Tony K begin missing..

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Do you strap your uke? Jun 18, 2016 9:21:47 GMT -5

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Post by TonyKgull on Jun 18, 2016 9:21:47 GMT -5

I don't have a uke yet. Would like to get a tenor or baritone someday though.

RobertW , If and when I do decide to bring a uke into my flock, I will never ever abuse or mistreat it! It will be loved and played with and taken care of. If it misbehaves, I'll ground it and take away it's toys, but no physical abuse!!

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Do you strap your uke? Jun 18, 2016 17:32:27 GMT -5

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Jun 18, 2016 9:21:47 GMT -5 TonyKgull said:

I don't have a uke yet. Would like to get a tenor or baritone someday though.

RobertW , If and when I do decide to bring a uke into my flock, I will never ever abuse or mistreat it! It will be loved and played with and taken care of. If it misbehaves, I'll ground it and take away it's toys, but no physical abuse!!

Yes I have heard that Robert is a cruel guy to his instruments, he had a set of drums, and he beat them as well.

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Do you strap your uke? Jun 18, 2016 19:42:59 GMT -5

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Jun 18, 2016 17:32:27 GMT -5 Derick said:

Jun 18, 2016 9:21:47 GMT -5 TonyKgull said:

I don't have a uke yet. Would like to get a tenor or baritone someday though.

RobertW , If and when I do decide to bring a uke into my flock, I will never ever abuse or mistreat it! It will be loved and played with and taken care of. If it misbehaves, I'll ground it and take away it's toys, but no physical abuse!!

Yes I have heard that Robert is a cruel guy to his instruments, he had a set of drums, and he beat them as well.

What?!

That's horrible!! Robert is NOT the man I thought he was!!
The schock! The Horror! The NERVE evennnnn!!

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"Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will
give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I
am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your
souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."
- Jesus, from Matthew 11:28-30

Jim Supreme Member Posts: 1,939 Location: Port Hope, Ontario, Canada Playing guitar since: circa 1960	Do you strap your uke? Jun 18, 2016 21:51:18 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jim on Jun 18, 2016 21:51:18 GMT -5 I have learned my lesson. I will *definitely* word the next topic title I post more carefully.
	-1962 Martin D-21 -1950 Gibson LG1 -1958 Goya M-26 -1974 Yamaha FG75 high strung -A number of banjos, mandolins, Autoharps, ukuleles, dulcimers, mouth harps, a Tele clone and various other stuff. -I own a fiddle, but only play it when Maggie and the cats are all out of the house.

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Jun 18, 2016 21:51:18 GMT -5 Jim said:

I have learned my lesson. I will definitely word the next topic title I post more carefully.

Um, well, I really hate to relay this to you, but you see, um, I have this sickness. No matter how carefully, intelligently, thoughtfully, wisely, pragmatically, logically, aristocratically or even extra-particularly you try to do anything.......I might just find a way to insert my retardation into it. This sickness, I'm sorry to say, has shown some evidence of being contagious to others as well. I don't think we can stop it. There may be an outbreak on our hands. My condolences.

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"Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will
give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I
am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your
souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."
- Jesus, from Matthew 11:28-30

modernsaint Senior Member Posts: 388 AKA: Randy Hano Location: SoCal Playing guitar since: When life was simpler	Do you strap your uke? Jan 2, 2017 15:00:50 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by modernsaint on Jan 2, 2017 15:00:50 GMT -5 Unsure if I will get one or not. My mando has one and so far it doesn't seem that I need one as compared to the mando. Also uncertain if I will add a pickup in the future as well. It is all about application.
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