tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post364865087437466081..comments2024-03-26T17:50:42.904+00:00Comments on GOT A UKULELE - Ukulele reviews and beginners tips: Mainland Mahogany Concert - Slotted Headstock model - reviewBarry Mazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15731777711884288947noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-90045409745809589532020-07-27T16:48:21.751+01:002020-07-27T16:48:21.751+01:00How would these compare to the Noah's? Looking...How would these compare to the Noah's? Looking to buy my first tenor and these two brand seem to be top of the list.<br />Domhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02089994259847778301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-35877843433464701242020-06-27T18:32:55.619+01:002020-06-27T18:32:55.619+01:00I just bought A Baritone Matte finish, Red Cedar a...I just bought A Baritone Matte finish, Red Cedar and Rosewood.took off the factory strings and put on Aquila Lavas (yuck!) cut them off and put on Aquila New Nylguts from my "junk box".very warm and clear sound.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01494891689247826339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-8506685951159007042017-01-26T11:35:13.300+00:002017-01-26T11:35:13.300+00:00Recall playing one a while ago - but not had one l...Recall playing one a while ago - but not had one long enough to write a review aboutBarry Mazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15731777711884288947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-55062563094274951702017-01-26T11:34:17.404+00:002017-01-26T11:34:17.404+00:00Hi Baz. Have you managed to get your hands on a Ma...Hi Baz. Have you managed to get your hands on a Mainland Red Cedar uke yet. I'm thinking of getting the tenor version and would value your opinion. Nowhere near me stocks them so can't try one myself. Cheers, Dave.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-67511411004325231012015-11-29T19:22:26.856+00:002015-11-29T19:22:26.856+00:00Hi Baz, I was lucky enough to win a Mainland USA M...Hi Baz, I was lucky enough to win a Mainland USA Mahogany Tenor cutaway with Slotted Headstock. The sound is way better than any I have had before and can recommend the brand to any uke player. Not being a singer I never really took the the Ukulele that much, but this instrument has inspired me to get stuck in and master instrumental fingerstyle playingcrazyacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04396629469630464159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-72825056825203710882015-06-13T19:40:10.950+01:002015-06-13T19:40:10.950+01:00I actually sold it on, but loved it dearly. I thin...I actually sold it on, but loved it dearly. I think strings are too personal and actually lately found them all quite similar really. For what it's worth I mainly used Martin Fluorocarbon on it.Barry Mazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15731777711884288947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-67575138895980924732015-06-13T19:38:37.502+01:002015-06-13T19:38:37.502+01:00Hi Baz, Do you still love your Mainland concert? I...Hi Baz, Do you still love your Mainland concert? I bought one pre-owned and will be trying out strings to find that chime you speak of. I've heard it before, but not found it yet on this uke. (Came with Fremont Blacklines if I remember right, and now has Oasis Warms, low G in both as I prefer this tuning). Fleacia from Ukulele UndergroundAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-49480918046143439192014-06-04T10:45:42.597+01:002014-06-04T10:45:42.597+01:00I do when I get chance!I do when I get chance!Barry Mazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15731777711884288947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-41950946391180936222014-06-04T08:21:22.649+01:002014-06-04T08:21:22.649+01:00Does Barry respond to comments anymore? Recognize...Does Barry respond to comments anymore? Recognized that alot of comments on many reviews go unanswered.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-33246424302029152162013-12-15T22:49:31.693+00:002013-12-15T22:49:31.693+00:00I bought my Mainland concert (mat finish) from Eag...I bought my Mainland concert (mat finish) from Eagle music just over 3 years ago and I think it's a great instrument at a very good price.ReentrantRobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08871607633816499147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-18083242381715000302012-08-15T21:47:06.980+01:002012-08-15T21:47:06.980+01:00Hi, Barry....just ran across this review. In my s...Hi, Barry....just ran across this review. In my stable of ukes, I include a Mainland mahogany tenor with standard headstock and a Mi-Si pickup. Right out of the box from Mike at Mainland, this has become my #1 stage uke, although for wedding ceremony work or jazz jams, I opt for the 5-string Ohana for the lower sound.<br /><br />I highly recommend the Mainland product for someone looking for a unique, well made and good sounding uke without breaking the bank. Big Jim Allenhttp://www.bigjimallen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-24077613251609823782012-02-29T10:31:25.464+00:002012-02-29T10:31:25.464+00:00I recently bought a banjo uke from the US and this...I recently bought a banjo uke from the US and this is how the import charges are worked out - add up price and shipping charges. At UK customs, VAT at 20% of this figure is charged, + import duty - a used instrument is at 3.2%, I don't know about new. you can google this...Then Parcelforce charge £8 for handling at this end. They pay the customs charges for you, then you have to pay them before they'll deliver. A nasty shock if you're not prepared! (My bill was £79)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-72078300487654514042012-02-05T11:55:23.265+00:002012-02-05T11:55:23.265+00:00HI there - if you are shipping outside the US then...HI there - if you are shipping outside the US then you may face local taxes and VAT additions. The concert size sounds very much like a soprano, but just has a bit more room on the neck.Barry Mazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15731777711884288947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-42096432391402813102012-02-05T11:34:10.974+00:002012-02-05T11:34:10.974+00:00Hello. This is a very temptign review. Are there a...Hello. This is a very temptign review. Are there any extra postage charges when ordering from Mainland direct other than the delivery charge? Is the step up from soprano to Concert much of a jump?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-28348462094490631122010-05-08T20:39:27.468+01:002010-05-08T20:39:27.468+01:00yep, to those who asked - this is the gloss modelyep, to those who asked - this is the gloss modelBarry Mazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15731777711884288947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-571968975940035862010-05-07T18:09:36.690+01:002010-05-07T18:09:36.690+01:00Is yours glossy? I have the same uke with matte fi...Is yours glossy? I have the same uke with matte finishe, and it is magnificent. The wood truly shimmers.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06844581476309159095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-85803037200256057412010-05-05T14:48:19.178+01:002010-05-05T14:48:19.178+01:00I wouldnt worry - heard good things about ordering...I wouldnt worry - heard good things about ordering from Mike to the UK. Its a great Uke.<br /><br />I'm tempted on another in cedar!Barry Mazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15731777711884288947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-34575098224258781782010-05-05T14:45:28.293+01:002010-05-05T14:45:28.293+01:00I didn't know there was a UK dealer - ordered ...I didn't know there was a UK dealer - ordered mine from the US from Mike directly, but I'm glad I did because Eagle Music don't seem to stock them with friction tuners.<br /><br />Very glad you like it, I don't think there's a single negative review around, hopefully mine will sail through customs.byjiminihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13725121324920404952noreply@blogger.com