Shine - 1928 Abbott Monarch - my version of ukulelezaza's arrangement.

This recording is my rendering of the "Shine part" of ukulelezaza's RUclips arrangement of Shine/5 Foot 2 and played on a 1928 Abbott Monarch. I'm in standard "C" tuning. The Monarch has a new vellum, bridge, a good polish and is strung with Andy Eastwood's Brightone strings. Like all my RUclips tunes, it's a work in progress. For the "real deal," be sure to subscribe to ukulelezaza's RUclips channel and also check out Andy Eastwood's website for his recordings and a Marketplace of all things banjo uke.

[@kawikadee9670]

That was awesome! 👍👍👍

[@canoebanjoguy]

Thank you. I appreciate that. Great banjo uke.

[@chrisbergonzi7977]

Great stuff...thank you sir...

[@canoebanjoguy]

Chris, You are welcome. And thanks for the kind words.

[@andybibby342]

just has a melodic sound that copies just can't seem to replicate.

[@resonator_95]

The ultimate in banjo ukuleles (in my opinion).

[@WansbeckBikecam]

Sounds great for a ukulele banjo. I've got 2 working and one in need of extensive repairs (warped neck) Abbot 5 string banjos, and I used to have an Abbott tenor banjo. All lovely instruments without being very fancy. Real players instruments IMHO. They don't make them like that anymore.

[@andybibby342]

what a dreamy uke.

[@canoebanjoguy]

Andy, when this one came up on EBay several years back I realized that living here in Minnesota, if I didn't bid on it I'd probably never see another one or ever even get a chance to play one. It had the original head which I still have but I think the new vellum made a big difference in tone - for the better. That isn't always the case. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@one-handstrumman4616]

Sounding great!

[@canoebanjoguy]

Thanks. I’m a 5-string player having too much fun trying to figure out ukulele.

[@one-handstrumman4616]

@@canoebanjoguy I started on a Ubass and stepped up to ukulele. Still getting a feel for 6 string guitar, but I can rock an open G tuned CBG

[@ukulelezaza]

Wow! What a terrific uke. Good thing you've changed the vellum, I think. I haven't heard it with the old one, but it definitely looks a whole lot better now. Stunning looks and magnificent sound. Can't wait to have a go on it. :)

[@ralfbrassat857]

Welche Stimmung hat das Instrument?

[@canoebanjoguy]

Laut und krächzend. Eigentlich Ohrlochstechen. Genau wie ich es mag.
(My daughter translated my English to German)

[@tommy1gtr]

What model bajolele is this?

[@canoebanjoguy]

1928 Abbott Monarch ukulele banjo

[@tommy1gtr]

@@canoebanjoguy sounds killer