Jose Do Espirito Santo ukulele.wmv

story of a valuable ukulele find

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[aukezone]

Thanks!

[kd5txo]

I have an old 1920's hawaii-made ukulele and it seems the character of the instrument has changed radically since the 1950's ....the instruments today are more guitar-like and heavier with a less percussive sound and more sustain ....I feel the instrument has lost its roots and needs to go back to the simple Spanish neck style creature that it used to be. Check out the video at the ukulele hall of fame to see how they were originally built...too bad nobody is doing that currently.

[aukezone]

@kd5txo I agree with you, in my lifeime (75 years) things have changed a lot. There probably are people who are still using the old ways, but are unknown. Most people keep up with the trends to be competative, and will try to capture a following. I admit I am one.

[ferrolegno]

Howard's work is incredable as always. And please slow down your making me look bad..

Ric

[aukezone]

@ferrolegno

Thanks Ric , but you make me look like a WANT TA BE

Howard

[stephievon]

i really enjoyed listening to your story. takes a lot of love to repair and make instruments. you're very cool.

[1mrchristopher]

Simply fantastic. Several years ago I visited Hawaii with a college choir, and happened into a very fancy Ukelele gallery. The sort of place where a few of the less expensive items had prices listed, but most did not. (As the saying goes: "If you have to ask, you can't afford it.") Your instruments look to be of equal caliber with those where the prices were not on the instruments. It was a real pleasure to watch this video and see your craftsmanship. - Christopher