Chinese Tenor Banjo uke
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- Опубликовано: 14 июн 2016
- This is an very reasonably priced Tenor Banjo Ukulele purchased via Ebay. I was pleasantly suprised at how good it is - nice geared tuners, spot on intonation and a loud, pleasant tone for an instrument with no tone ring.
I have modified it slightly - renaissance head, black french polish finish, reshaped headstock, hand made armrest, hand made cherry bridge sat on a solid ebony plate for a nice dark tone.. I ground a portion of the tension hoop out over the freboard because the strings were catching it when set up with a low action. All in all it's now a very nice sounding instrument with great action and playability. 
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Thank you for the video. I really liked your rendition of “Freight Train.” As to Chris’ remark previously, I just bought a (Chinese) Kmise banjo uke and the setup took less than 10 minutes. It was much less time than I’ve spent on U.S. made ukuleles. I enjoy my new instrument tremendously and wouldn’t hesitate to purchase from China again. I recommend Friendstore on eBay.
I’m glad you also got a good Banjo Uke Michael. The only thing I don’t like about them is the flat J hooks but I can’t fault the sound and playability.
You strum very well.
I'm thinking of buying one now
Thank u Father Keith for your YT on this BU. I have ordered one, but could use some pointers on how tight the vellum has to be and why you made an additional bridge . Another question, do banjoleles usually have tone rings ? The arm rest ,what or how did you make it ? I am self taught, and have a soprano and a baritone uke.
Father Keith:
I am interested in a banjo ukulele as well, could you please tell me the name brand of yours in the video?
I'm like you and like to set up and tinker with my Ukuleles. I just bought a Light Maple colored Kmise concert banjolele and am waiting eagerly for it. It doesn't matter where it comes from as long as it's played. I like the dark stain look!
Mr Photorooster I think the Kmise banjo ukes are fantastic value and I might end up with a concert myself for what they cost. I bet it's out of the same factory as the aersi which is great but the tenor us a bit if a stretch for me sometimes. I'd like to hear one set up with a calfskin head.
I'll Post back here once I get it and set it up and give you my impressions. Banjoleles have that torsion bar in the pot so setting up action shouldn't be a problem.
Mine came today. I had to fight my grand daughter (7 years old) for it most of the afternoon, I bought her a soprano ukulele to learn on but she loves the banjolele twangy sound even more. I'm not sure if it's your mods but to me yours sounds better. The string sounds bleed together on mine around the higher pitched strings. Normal listeners can't hear it but I can. So far the only tinkering I've done is tighten up the drum head slightly. I ordered a chrome armrest and will add that when it comes. It's very noisy of course so I probably will leave the back cover on the pot (unless that is what is causing the string noise). The action is good and the head nut is set about right. I did file the grooves deeper on the bridge to prevent the strings from jumping out while playing. I will jump around youtube and see what other mods people have done. Thanks so much for the content. Love my banjolele.
Mr Photorooster Try some Jim Dunlop student strings when it comes time to change them. Best I’ve ever used on a banjo uke. Low tension but seem to make banjo ukes sound much sweeter. Also be aware that a lot of those white strings are just that even though they’re claimed to be nylguts. I got a uv torch a couple of weeks ago and I was surprised how many of my ukes had fake nylguts.
Thanks for the advice. I will definitely give the dunlops a try. If down the line I want to upgrade what models would you recommend? I live on retiree wages so the more economical the better. I see many people playing the Firefly, the Goodtime and of course the Gold Tone but that one is almost completely out of my range.
Have you set up strings gcea or banjo strings thanks
Great stuff Keith, hope you are doing ok
Hi Colin. Doing good thanks hope you're well too.
Sounds great. What make is it? Or from who on ebay did you get it?
It's great banjo uke for the price. I think they're sold under lots of names but this one was an Aiersi sold by marmauke. Might sell it soon though as I've gone a bit mad on collecting vintage ukes. Nothing wrong with the Aiersi it's just that the old ones have a lot of character.
The old saying, put a sock in it.
I for one, don't have the money to spend on a high-end banjo uke, and appreciate your video & the time you took to review it? What brand is it?
Kent Strabala It's an Aersi. Cost £100 new I think but I saw a used one sell for more than that used so they may have gone up.
Interesting. I bought a couple of Aersi guitars--a parlour and a resonator--some time ago, and I can honestly say they were the two worst guitars I have ever had the misfortune to own. I couldn't get rid of them quick enough!
@@kingstumble I suppose a remo head is consistent from one instrument to the next whereas wood quality and thickness is going to vary a lot on guitars. It's a lottery unless you get to play before you buy.
Blame the sock...lol