How did I miss this? I am so happy that Matt's collection found a home with you, it seems such a good fit. And now I have one site fewer to visit to gaze upon the loveliness... Thank you for demoing these, I've often wondered how they sound. You may never own The Gibson, but at least you are its custodian for the foreseeable future!
I inherited my grandfather's uke that he used to serenaded my grandmother in 1929. They met at the 1929 Army Navy game and were married during June week of 1931 at the Naval academy. The soft case was in bad shape but had signatures of his classmates covering it. It needed a bridge and tuners and some minor cracks repaired but now plays nicely. I figure in that time, he probably sang her "Hello my baby", because grandma was a "ragtime gal".
I do believe you are right about the stain on the Gibson. If I am not mistaken, that stain is today known as Kalamazoo brown from the original Gibson location in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Great video (another to the very long list) what beautiful instruments all three are, hard to choose a favourite but for sound has to be the Kamaka. 100 years old, amazing! My mum's birthday is tomorrow and she would have been 105 so 5 years old when the time was made. Thanks for showing and playing them all so well Alex.
Congratulations Alex - You are a really great choice to be conservator for those beautiful pieces of history. i agree that Kamaka for sound, The Gibson for looks. Thank you for sharing them witv us all.
@ hello from the US. I am buying a 1920s supertone ukulele. There are different styles online. This one has a fancier neck with inlays. Could I send a pic and see what you can tell me about it?
@@SouthernUkuleleStore I appreciate your time, it sounds amazing for over 100 years old and surprisingly loud for soprano. I will enjoy it regardless, cheers!
I bought a Kamaka from the 60s from Matt some time ago. Do you have a recommendation for strings besides Kamaka strings? Oh, and though I love my Kamaka, I must say that the Gibson is a real beauty and sounds great to. Thank you so much for this wonderful demonstration of these three beautys.
I think soft tension Fluorocarbon is a safe bet... Worth browns or Uke Logic Soft strings would probably really help translate that old wood into a full bodied sound.
How did I miss this? I am so happy that Matt's collection found a home with you, it seems such a good fit. And now I have one site fewer to visit to gaze upon the loveliness...
Thank you for demoing these, I've often wondered how they sound. You may never own The Gibson, but at least you are its custodian for the foreseeable future!
I inherited my grandfather's uke that he used to serenaded my grandmother in 1929. They met at the 1929 Army Navy game and were married during June week of 1931 at the Naval academy. The soft case was in bad shape but had signatures of his classmates covering it. It needed a bridge and tuners and some minor cracks repaired but now plays nicely. I figure in that time, he probably sang her "Hello my baby", because grandma was a "ragtime gal".
This is a gorgeous story.
I do believe you are right about the stain on the Gibson. If I am not mistaken, that stain is today known as Kalamazoo brown from the original Gibson location in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Lovely video to watch with my breakfast in the sun on my balcony 😊 thank you!
My pleasure 😊
Cheers for this Alex, their great 👍 original oldies the best. I can see where my Phil Doleman signature is copied from, cheers mate love them
Oh, that Gibson! With Kamaka a so-close-it-makes-no-nevermind second. Thanks for sharing these.
Great video (another to the very long list) what beautiful instruments all three are, hard to choose a favourite but for sound has to be the Kamaka. 100 years old, amazing! My mum's birthday is tomorrow and she would have been 105 so 5 years old when the time was made. Thanks for showing and playing them all so well Alex.
Very cool! Lucky you to be able to play these ukes. You have the best job!
They were all so beautiful.
WOW! If i could... i would...KAMAKA.
The Kamaka was my favorite. Love it. Thanks for sharing these. 😊
You are so welcome!
Congratulations Alex - You are a really great choice to be conservator for those beautiful pieces of history. i agree that Kamaka for sound, The Gibson for looks. Thank you for sharing them witv us all.
Well said!
That was so lovely. Thank you. I think someone would be lucky to learn from you.
So nice of you
The gibson is really beautiful ❤
How can I learn to play like you? Love the sounds of these vintage ukes and the way you play them, I could listen all day!
You are very kind. Thank you
@ hello from the US. I am buying a 1920s supertone ukulele. There are different styles online. This one has a fancier neck with inlays. Could I send a pic and see what you can tell me about it?
We aren't really the experts in this kind of thing.
@@SouthernUkuleleStore I appreciate your time, it sounds amazing for over 100 years old and surprisingly loud for soprano. I will enjoy it regardless, cheers!
Also, love the Maccaferri Vintage Ukes . . .
I bought a Kamaka from the 60s from Matt some time ago. Do you have a recommendation for strings besides Kamaka strings?
Oh, and though I love my Kamaka, I must say that the Gibson is a real beauty and sounds great to.
Thank you so much for this wonderful demonstration of these three beautys.
I think soft tension Fluorocarbon is a safe bet... Worth browns or Uke Logic Soft strings would probably really help translate that old wood into a full bodied sound.
@@SouthernUkuleleStore I thank you very much for your answer, Alex.
Can you send me your snap up shirt please
It's yours for £2499... then I can buy the Gibson.
@@SouthernUkuleleStore 🤣