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| FROPPE |
Posted - 09/14/2009 : 2:33:45 PM
Anyone had any experience with the Tahitian ukuleles? Any recommended builders?
Mahalo,
Ben Sterling |
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| FROPPE |
Posted - 10/02/2009 : 11:56:38 AM
Mahalo for the input, everyone! |
| berean_315 |
Posted - 10/02/2009 : 03:11:30 AM
I bought one of the Mike Ayers ukes from Momilani's a while back. Nice craftsmanship, but didn't really sound like a tahitian ukulele. There is someone selling some on Flea Market Music for $300.
http://www.fleamarketmusic.com/marketplace/default.asp
I'm selling one I bought from Kanu Ukulele in New Zealand. Can see pics and info at:
http://houston.craigslist.org/msg/1402235202.html |
| Mika ele |
Posted - 09/21/2009 : 10:36:47 AM
oh yeah . . . . keith marzullo owns one of the ones pictured above. The strings are either monofilament or fluorocarbon fishing line (I can't remember which) |
| Retro |
Posted - 09/21/2009 : 06:04:53 AM
When playing them, it's best to imitate Tahitian drumming rhythms. I've played a few over the years, but in each case, they were ones that people acquired in Tahiti. |
| Mika ele |
Posted - 09/21/2009 : 05:43:17 AM
There is a shop here in Oceanside, CA that had them -- Momilani's Island Traditions.http://www.momilanis.com/
A local luthier (Mike Ayers) was supplying them. The Momilani's owner's name is Dave. Check with him and he may be able to help you.
Handcrafted Tahitian Banjo/Ukulele by Mike Ayers
Description:
The Tahitian uke is an 8 string instrument. It is played with a fast rhythmical strum. It is a must if you want to get the authentic Tahitian sound, but it has become popular through out the Pacific Islands. Most Tahitian ukes are folk instrument that sound nice but are roughly built with cheap hardware. Mike Ayers has sought to build a quality instrument with exotic wood fret boards, Grover tuners, bone nut, bridge and a bowl sound chamber on the back to give these banjos a rich tone.
Price:
$389.99 |
| FROPPE |
Posted - 09/20/2009 : 4:18:32 PM
Anyone know who sells them? I could probably talk my wife into going to Tahiti to look for one! |
| thumbstruck |
Posted - 09/20/2009 : 07:45:07 AM
I've played a couple. Really fun. Some folks call them "Tahitian banjos" because of the construction. |
