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jpfeifer
October 24th, 2006, 08:34 AM
Hi Everyone,

One of my good friends sent this link to me of a guy playing the Ukulele. I was amazed at this guy's playing. I though that everyone here might enjoy this too. He plays a fantastic version of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps". Who would have thought that this song would sound so good on this instrument.
http://www.ukuleledisco.com/jake

As a side note, George Harisson was a big fan of the Ukulele. He would have really liked this rendition of one of his best songs.

Enjoy, -- Jim

Tone2TheBone
October 24th, 2006, 08:43 AM
That uke actually sounds really cool. How much are they?

SuperSwede
October 24th, 2006, 09:16 AM
Jim, that was brilliant! That ukulele sounded so much fuller than those I´ve heard before. Surely that must be the ukulele worlds response to PRS guitars? :)
Awesome playing too!

Tim
October 24th, 2006, 09:25 AM
Ukulele starter kit $29.99 at MF. The prices range from $29.99 - $129.99.

jpfeifer
October 24th, 2006, 09:42 AM
Yeah, I would say that Ukulele he is playing is not your garden variety instrument. It looks like a custom made one.

-- Jim

tot_Ou_tard
October 24th, 2006, 10:47 AM
Spectacular!!

I was once in a music store with alot of handmade acoustic instruments. Lutes, mandolins, as well as guitars. Very high end & very nice.

This guy burts in off the street & sez:

I need the cheapest ukelelee that you have.

It was the funniest line that I ever heard.

I nicknamed him Ukelele Jones.

I'll bet he was inspired by this guys playing.

On a side note: Homestar Runner's girlfriend Marzipan plays the Oo-koo-lay-lay.

http://www.hrwiki.org/images/thumb/2/2e/Ukulele_and_Poetry.png/220px-Ukulele_and_Poetry.png

Iago
October 24th, 2006, 08:48 PM
I`ve seen that video.. beautiful, beautiful..