tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post7565180743752027252..comments2024-03-17T09:56:58.379+00:00Comments on GOT A UKULELE - Ukulele reviews and beginners tips: DJ Morgan Mahogany Soprano - REVIEWBarry Mazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15731777711884288947noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-37168572024661376932017-09-17T21:30:02.908+01:002017-09-17T21:30:02.908+01:00Based on your review of Dave's Soprano, I have...Based on your review of Dave's Soprano, I have just bought a concert from him. As previously said, what a great guy, and what a great uke, beautiful tone, superb build, everything I had hoped for. (this is my third uke based on your reviews Barry, none of them have disappointed)Chris Denhamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-76542956153808105202016-05-29T19:37:02.994+01:002016-05-29T19:37:02.994+01:00Thanks Barry. I'll have to take up fishing!Thanks Barry. I'll have to take up fishing!Malcolm Allsophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16711061293715140572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-622960489360538142016-05-29T16:20:08.376+01:002016-05-29T16:20:08.376+01:00Martins will be very bright if that is your thing ...Martins will be very bright if that is your thing - but all I can really advise is get a few types of fluorocarbon strings and test them all - personally I use Seaguar fishing line!Barry Mazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15731777711884288947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-65190575988404793442016-05-29T10:39:08.684+01:002016-05-29T10:39:08.684+01:00Now I have had this lovely uke for a few weeks I a...Now I have had this lovely uke for a few weeks I am wondering about the strings fitted. I know you wise words, Barry, about the ear of the beholder etc but I re-read your review and note your advice that if this was your uke you would experiment with other strings. Could you offer any words of advice as to what I might try? I was thinking about some Martin strings which worked well for me (to my ear at least) on my Kiwaya concert but I don't have the experience to really know where to turn. All advice gratefully received.Malcolm Allsophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16711061293715140572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-2806085954663600912016-04-29T14:00:19.419+01:002016-04-29T14:00:19.419+01:00They are rather good eh?They are rather good eh?Barry Mazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15731777711884288947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-6588422227886593652016-04-29T13:59:27.330+01:002016-04-29T13:59:27.330+01:00I've just taken delivery of a mahogany soprano...I've just taken delivery of a mahogany soprano from Dave - bought on the strength of the review on this excellent site. I can only say that have been blown away at the quality, sound and value for money of this instrument. And what a delight Dave is to deal with. A great craftsman and the nicest man in the world.Malcolm Allsophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16711061293715140572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-92171278143711782392015-10-13T17:11:11.751+01:002015-10-13T17:11:11.751+01:00I now have two ukulele's from Dave, a Concert ...I now have two ukulele's from Dave, a Concert and a Soprano, both in solid Mahogany. They really are beautiful instruments and are a pleasure to play. I think it's great that we can get such well crafted ukes from a UK based Luthier rather than looking overseas for a maker - more power to your elbow Dave and good luck for the future.Terry Battershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11860021706219989390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-60356887083035809712015-09-06T20:21:53.311+01:002015-09-06T20:21:53.311+01:00I live in TX and own a DJ Morgan uke that I think ...I live in TX and own a DJ Morgan uke that I think is beautifully crafted and sounds lovely. Dave handles wood well and was great about shipping it--quickly--across the pond. American users should check out his site and consider one of the well-done ukes he builds. Mine is a soprano with a spruce top and walnut sides, and I love playing it. WalterMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01289515983032150456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-6979385296968641232015-09-06T20:16:05.998+01:002015-09-06T20:16:05.998+01:00I own a DJ Morgan soprano and I live in TX. When I...I own a DJ Morgan soprano and I live in TX. When I ordered it from him, he sent it to me so quickly I received it a day before it was expected. It's a great uke, and I really enjoy it--plus Dave did a fantastic job with the spruce top and the walnut back and sides; he's a true craftsman. American ukers--you should check out his site.WalterMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01289515983032150456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-55155849524351867182015-08-01T19:41:54.027+01:002015-08-01T19:41:54.027+01:00I am a lucky chap, I sit next to Dave Morgan most ...I am a lucky chap, I sit next to Dave Morgan most Thursdays at Sedgley Strummers and every now and then he brings in his latest uke so we can "test drive" it! I can honestly say he just has a knack of making exceptional Ukuleles, every one has been a gem to play, hold and gaze upon! But then I am biased I suppose? No! Credit where credit is due, these are stonking ukes!Moriarty the Mundanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13223624926646385634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-38940719213847462892015-08-01T17:47:15.970+01:002015-08-01T17:47:15.970+01:00I have two of Dave's ukes, a mahogany concert ...I have two of Dave's ukes, a mahogany concert and a soprano (14 fret to body) with solid spruce top and bird's eye maple back and sides. I love them both and now have no hankering for another uke! I took the Aquilas off the soprano and put Worth Browns on. - Beautiful sound, and LOUD.Lesley Fhttp://lifesaukafrolic.blogspot.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-54299466475486729322015-08-01T16:01:28.016+01:002015-08-01T16:01:28.016+01:00Been a joy to have this one on test Phil.Been a joy to have this one on test Phil.Barry Mazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15731777711884288947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-37189705639452107872015-08-01T15:58:50.420+01:002015-08-01T15:58:50.420+01:00I've played 6 of Dave's ukes now, and they...I've played 6 of Dave's ukes now, and they are all brilliant, I've hugely impressed!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09932876347359967773noreply@blogger.com