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boruike Approved
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Hi Will, I'm still debating between a Baritone Uke and a Tenor Guitar. And it's really difficult to compare head-tohead since no one seems to carry Tenor Guitars. You made a comment once that Tenor Guitar strings are closer together than Baritone Ukes. Is this always true? Here is what I'm debating: 1) Get an entry level Baritone Uke (something like this http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/LU21B.htm 2) Get a Soaresy Tenor Guitar (the "baby" which appears to be the same size as the baritone uke above) http://www.soaresyguitars.com/ From what I can tell, they seem to be the same size -- different will be the nylon strings vs the steel strings. Since you play both, can you comment? Thanks. Boruike (Eric) P.S It says it is set up with "E Tuning" -- which 4 strings are these?
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Will Approved 
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Tenor guitars were originally created for tenor banjo players, which is why the tuning was originally CGDA, and the neck was a 4-string banjo neck. Banjo necks are generally narrower than a baritone uke neck, perhaps because the longer banjo neck tapers more at the end. There was a Soares'y tenor guitar thread that was posted at this forum, and I have retrieved the link: http://www.ezfolk.com/forums/forum16/562.html Tim3Finger and Geauga Bob both own Soarses'y guitars, although I believe the Baby tenor model is a new one that is smaller than theirs. From the dimensions of the diagram, it is very close in size to a baritone uke. It probably will be easy to play, depending upon the action (distance of the strings above the frets). For that price, it probably is a good deal for a tenor guitar. I think "E tuning" is standard guitar tuning (although here, it would be DGBE).  Last edited on Fri Dec 22nd, 2006 10:07 pm by Will ____________________ Will http://ezfolk.com/audio/bands/297/ Loose Change & Friends http://ezfolk.com/audio/bands/245/ http://loosechangeandfriends.com The Earth Tones http://ezfolk.com/audio/bands/337/ A Bunch Of Coconuts http://abunchofcoconuts.com |
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boruike Approved
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Thanks. Wow, that thread by Tim3Finger and Geauga Bob really makes it sound kind of scary for a newbie to buy a guitar / ukulele over the internet! I would have no idea how to make the "modifications" they mention -- and would probably wind up spending more money getting this corrected. With that said, I guess it makes the most sense to buy a first ukulele from a proper guitar store (i.e. such as Elderly)??? And when people talk about having a guitar/ukulele "set up", what specifically is meant? HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Thanks, Boruike
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Will Approved
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boruike wrote: Thanks. Wow, that thread by Tim3Finger and Geauga Bob really makes it sound kind of scary for a newbie to buy a guitar / ukulele over the internet! I would have no idea how to make the "modifications" they mention -- and would probably wind up spending more money getting this corrected. With that said, I guess it makes the most sense to buy a first ukulele from a proper guitar store (i.e. such as Elderly)??? And when people talk about having a guitar/ukulele "set up", what specifically is meant? Boruike: I've bought 11 ukuleles and 2 guitars via mail order, usually because I could not find that particular instrument locally, or the mail order price was too low to pass up. Basic set-up usually involves small adjustments to set the strings at the optimum height for greater playing comfort. Usually, set up is not terribly complicated nor expensive (I paid $10-15 at my local shop to adjust my Martin guitar, which I mail ordered), so long as the instrument is well made and does not have major structural flaws or damage. Set up for a guitar means adjusting the strings to an optimum height over the fretboard, so that the strings have a minimum distance from the frets (decreasing the amount of finger pressure needed - called "low action") while at the same time making sure that the strings don't accidentally touch other frets while vibrating, causing string buzz. String height adjustments are usually made at the bridge saddle, a piece of plastic (or bone or other hard material) which can be removed easily and sanded down slightly. The slotted nut, which holds the strings in slots on front of the tuning machines, can also be adjusted, although this usually requires specialized tools. Most steel string guitars also have a steel truss rod inside the neck that keeps the neck straight; tightening the truss rod can either straighten the neck or loosening it will allow the neck to bow slightly against the strings' tension; the adjustment is made with a hexagonal Allen wrench (most guitars come with one). The same procedure applies for ukuleles, except for the truss rod, which most ukes don't have. Hope that helps. Happy Holidays to you, too! Last edited on Sat Dec 23rd, 2006 05:34 pm by Will ____________________ Will http://ezfolk.com/audio/bands/297/ Loose Change & Friends http://ezfolk.com/audio/bands/245/ http://loosechangeandfriends.com The Earth Tones http://ezfolk.com/audio/bands/337/ A Bunch Of Coconuts http://abunchofcoconuts.com |
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boruike Approved
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Will, Thanks makes me feel better. If that's all, I can handle that. There are indeed a lot of deals on the internet. I'll make the best decision I can and go from there. I've got to start somewhere!  Talk to you later!
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JohnB Approved 
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The big difference I see is a Tenor Guitar has steel strings. You're probably gonna wanna use a pick on a Tenor Guitar. I've played along side a Gibson Tenor Guitar and to me it had a thinner sound, but of course it sounded great. The player, an older gent, was mostly down strumming it with his pick. It's a great instrument for strumming and singing old songs. The man that played and sang with it sounded very good and had a unique thing going amongst a room full of guitar players, and one Uke  .Baritone ukes have Nylon strings. The Baritone uke has a deeper, fatter tone. I've heard recordings of Cliff Edwards playing Baritone and he really makes it hum and gets some very neat and interesting riffs going on it. Seems to me that he loved it as much as his Sopranos and Tenors. My guess is he started on a Soprano and in his later veteran years he picked up the Baritone for variety/new sound. I've got a Martin Baritone. It's smooth as butter. It is very good for sliding chords. It's tuned DGBE, but I wouldn't play it as I would a guitar. It comes in really handy when I want to transpose. I simply play the chord positions/tab as I would on a Soprano GCEA tuning, as well as vise versa. I think every Uke player should have a Baritone Uke.
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bobroberts Approved
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I just registered as a user and was told I had to post something or my registration would be cancelled. I have something I could say on this topic. I have a 1965 Martin Tenor guitar tuned DGBA that sounds great and I resently purchased a Johnson baratone uke for $59.00 on ebay. The Johnson sounded awful when it arrived. I looked around on the internet and found out how to remove the bridge and the saddle. I filed them both down and reglued the saddle and slipped in the bridge. The strings were now at the right height (I replaced them with Aquilas) and now the Johnson sounds just fine.
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