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smwood
Joined: 28 Mar 2006
Location: Over Here.
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 Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 4:38 pm Post subject: Anyone Selling A Ukelele? |
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Bit of a long shot I know, but I just thought I'd ask...
PM me if you do. I don't live in Seoul, so I can't easily get there to look around the shops.
Thanks,
~ smw |
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fasequeira
Joined: 20 May 2004
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| Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 4:39 pm Post subject: |
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I teach ukulele here.
Let me know what your looking for in terms of size, cost, etc. and I can probably help you out.
Cheers. |
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smwood
Joined: 28 Mar 2006
Location: Over Here.
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| Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 5:33 pm Post subject: |
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Your kidding? That's great!
Something not crappy would be nice. I don't really want the cheapest thing out there, something that's well finished and plays nicely. I don't mind paying for quality.
Also, I don't know if ukes are like guitars but I'd actually prefer an older [used] model that's been played in.
Please let me know what you think.
Thanks for the reply!
~ smw |
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fasequeira
Joined: 20 May 2004
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| Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 6:42 pm Post subject: |
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| smwood wrote: |
Your kidding? That's great!
Something not crappy would be nice. I don't really want the cheapest thing out there, something that's well finished and plays nicely. I don't mind paying for quality.
Also, I don't know if ukes are like guitars but I'd actually prefer an older [used] model that's been played in.
Please let me know what you think.
Thanks for the reply!
~ smw |
Ukuleles can be found online here from 20,000~300,000. Problem is you wouldn't know what you are getting and each instrument is different. As with any instrument, trying before you buy is the best option. Even if the models are the same they can sound completely different.
If you can't make it into Seoul to try one out, then you have to take a chance that you'll get a decent one.
The nakwon arcade has many for sale.
There is also a company called Bambell Music in Mapo-gu that sells their own brand ranging from 100,000~3,000,000 at their Aloha ukulele storefront. All my students use their 100,000 or 200,000 model and they're ok. Of course, I go to Seoul and hand pick each one.
Solid wood will cost you more but have a better sound. Some laminates are also very good. Your cheap ones will sometimes sound ok, but they are usually more bulky and less comfortable to play.
The glossy finish looks nice, but doesn't always translate into a better sound.
A used model will be more "broken in" but it is hard to find a used one in Korea.
If you have time this Friday (holiday), the Bambell company is hosting their 3rd annual ukulele festival at the Sindorim Technomart between 2-7pm. They are having a hula and ukulele workshop from 2-4 and performances from 4-6:30. I will be there with my students to perform.
That would be a good time to check out some instruments and ask more questions.
Feel free to ask any questions. |
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Harpeau
Joined: 01 Feb 2003
Location: Coquitlam, BC
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| Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 7:42 pm Post subject: |
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| fasequeira wrote: |
| smwood wrote: |
Your kidding? That's great!
Something not crappy would be nice. I don't really want the cheapest thing out there, something that's well finished and plays nicely. I don't mind paying for quality.
Also, I don't know if ukes are like guitars but I'd actually prefer an older [used] model that's been played in.
Please let me know what you think.
Thanks for the reply!
~ smw |
Ukuleles can be found online here from 20,000~300,000. Problem is you wouldn't know what you are getting and each instrument is different. As with any instrument, trying before you buy is the best option. Even if the models are the same they can sound completely different.
If you can't make it into Seoul to try one out, then you have to take a chance that you'll get a decent one.
The nakwon arcade has many for sale.
There is also a company called Bambell Music in Mapo-gu that sells their own brand ranging from 100,000~3,000,000 at their Aloha ukulele storefront. All my students use their 100,000 or 200,000 model and they're ok. Of course, I go to Seoul and hand pick each one.
Solid wood will cost you more but have a better sound. Some laminates are also very good. Your cheap ones will sometimes sound ok, but they are usually more bulky and less comfortable to play...
...If you have time this Friday (holiday), the Bambell company is hosting their 3rd annual ukulele festival at the Sindorim Technomart between 2-7pm. They are having a hula and ukulele workshop from 2-4 and performances from 4-6:30. I will be there with my students to perform.
That would be a good time to check out some instruments and ask more questions.
Feel free to ask any questions. |
IMHO, Laminants aren't as good. Try and get a solid wooden top, if you can. Peal have these electric ukuleles with a pick-up that are really cool.
BTW, the festival sounds awesome! |
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fasequeira
Joined: 20 May 2004
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| Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 10:36 pm Post subject: |
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| Harpeau wrote: |
IMHO, Laminants aren't as good. Try and get a solid wooden top, if you can. Peal have these electric ukuleles with a pick-up that are really cool.
BTW, the festival sounds awesome! |
I agree, if money isn't a concern, solid wood is much better. There are some duds out there, but in general it's a better bet for quality. Solid Koa ukuleles are in the $500~up range. They are also much harder to find in Korea for a decent price.
In any event, the best way to know for sure is to try before you buy. |
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Trevor
Joined: 16 Nov 2005
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| Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 5:12 am Post subject: |
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Solid wood instruments hold their value, laminates lose value. That being said, though, do you really want to bring your $500 Koa wood uke on a camping trip? It's good to have a cheap ax as well as a nice one.
| fasequeira wrote: |
| Harpeau wrote: |
IMHO, Laminants aren't as good. Try and get a solid wooden top, if you can. Peal have these electric ukuleles with a pick-up that are really cool.
BTW, the festival sounds awesome! |
I agree, if money isn't a concern, solid wood is much better. There are some duds out there, but in general it's a better bet for quality. Solid Koa ukuleles are in the $500~up range. They are also much harder to find in Korea for a decent price.
In any event, the best way to know for sure is to try before you buy. |
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jjkorea
Joined: 28 May 2008
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| Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 11:54 pm Post subject: ukulele lessons in Seoul?? |
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I've been interested in learning to play the ukulele for a very long time.
Is there anyone providing lessons in Seoul?
Can anyone inform me of anyone providing ukulele lessons?
PM me with any information, and I'd be eternally grateful!
(I can't PM out because I've posted less than 25 messages...)
thanks!!! |
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Trevor
Joined: 16 Nov 2005
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| Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 12:25 am Post subject: Re: ukulele lessons in Seoul?? |
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The uke is extremely similar to the guitar. If you can't find a dedicated uke teacher, you might try a guitarist who can teach you strumming as well as basic chord techniques (though the tuning is different).
Also, check online. There are lots of free lessons and other resources for ukelele. I am sure that you can also find torrents of video lessons to download.
Rock on. 
| jjkorea wrote: |
I've been interested in learning to play the ukulele for a very long time.
Is there anyone providing lessons in Seoul?
Can anyone inform me of anyone providing ukulele lessons?
PM me with any information, and I'd be eternally grateful!
(I can't PM out because I've posted less than 25 messages...)
thanks!!! |
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fasequeira
Joined: 20 May 2004
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| Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 12:32 am Post subject: Re: ukulele lessons in Seoul?? |
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| jjkorea wrote: |
I've been interested in learning to play the ukulele for a very long time.
Is there anyone providing lessons in Seoul?
Can anyone inform me of anyone providing ukulele lessons?
PM me with any information, and I'd be eternally grateful!
(I can't PM out because I've posted less than 25 messages...)
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What's your musical background? Any strings experience (guitar, violin, bass)
Can you read music?
How's your Korean?
What are you looking to learn? -strum and sing (chords)? intrumental? Pop? Classical?
There are a few places that teach ukulele courses, but they are all in Korean. If you have any musical experience, it is quite easy to learn on your own.
There is one guy in the Mapo district that owns a business that teaches ukulele. He speaks English and would be a good teacher, but he has a pretty busy schedule. The company also has a storefront dedicated to ukuleles where you could go and check out some different instruments.
I teach ukulele, but I'm in Sokcho so that wouldn't be much help.
In two weeks there is an educare exhibition in COEX mall. The company will have a booth there and I should be there on the Saturday (15th). It would be a good start to get some information.
Alternatively, if you can find someone who teaches guitar, they might be able to help you with some technique and basic chords.
If you have any questions, I may be able to help. You can email me at my ID @hotmail.com
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