Tangi Ukulele

JoeP · Joined: 04 Aug 2007 Posts: 6

Hi everyone I'm new here. I have been reading and I see a few of you
are critical of Tangi ukuleles. I have recently purchased a Koa
concert blemished second for $180 from Tangi. He told me these are
made in Hawaii and are solid Koa. My question is I have read and heard
these are foriegn made and kinda lousy. Which is true? Has anyone been
to Tangi's place on Oahu?

Thanks,
Joe

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Dino · Joined: 04 Aug 2007 Posts: 2

Hey Joe,
I have been to Tangi's place and had bought my first uke from him.

His ukes are made here. The pieces may be cut else where but they put
the ukes together here. Tangi is a great guy. He has help myself and a
lot of other people out there with ukes, whether or not it was his own
or a uke made by someone else. I'm sure you got a great instrument. His
"seconds" are for cosmetic problems...a lot of the times its extra glue
that is spilled on the inside. I plan to buy another uke from him in the
future....a 2 puka 4-string koa tenor. I had a 6-string from him but it
got a bit much for me to play so I sold it to a friend who is very happy
with it. If you got any questions about your uke, I'm sure Tangi will
be glad to give you a straight answer about it. Aloha, Dino

JoeP wrote:
> Hi everyone I'm new here. I have been reading and I see a few of you
> are critical of Tangi ukuleles. I have recently purchased a Koa
> concert blemished second for $180 from Tangi. He told me these are
> made in Hawaii and are solid Koa. My question is I have read and heard
> these are foriegn made and kinda lousy. Which is true? Has anyone been
> to Tangi's place on Oahu?
>
>
> Thanks,
> Joe
>

JoeP · Joined: 04 Aug 2007 Posts: 6

On Feb 5, 12:13 am, Dino wrote:
> Hey Joe,
> I have been to Tangi's place and had bought my first uke from him.
>
> His ukes are made here. The pieces may be cut else where but they put
> the ukes together here. Tangi is a great guy. He has help myself and a
> lot of other people out there with ukes, whether or not it was his own
> or a uke made by someone else. I'm sure you got a great instrument. His
> "seconds" are for cosmetic problems...a lot of the times its extra glue
> that is spilled on the inside. I plan to buy another uke from him in the
> future....a 2 puka 4-string koa tenor. I had a 6-string from him but it
> got a bit much for me to play so I sold it to a friend who is very happy
> with it. If you got any questions about your uke, I'm sure Tangi will
> be glad to give you a straight answer about it. Aloha, Dino
>
>
>
> - Show quoted text -

Thanks Dino,

I was starting to wonder if anyone was on this group, I thought I
heard crickets. Yeah the things I had read and heard didn't coincide
with what Tangi told me on the phone. I got the 2 puka Koa Concert. I
can't put it down it's fun to play with and quite humerous to hear
certain songs translated into the Ukulele. It looks beatiful and
sounds great I need to play another Kamaka to see the comparison but
at $180 it seems like an unbeatable deal. Tangi was very pleasant to
talk to and was extremely helpful. Its definately reassuring hearing
someone elses experience after you purchase a Uke from Hawaii.

Mahalo Dino,

Joe

Dino · Joined: 04 Aug 2007 Posts: 2

Wow...the 2 puka uke. I love the sound and the look people give when
seeing it for the first time. Hey...where you writing from? You into
Hawaiian music? If so, try and check out :

www.tropicalstormhawaii.com

click on "mele hawaii" at the top of the page and then click on
"local jams". You will find local Hawaii songs as well as popular
songs, and all kinda made for the ukulele. Let me know what you think.

Dino

JoeP wrote:
> On Feb 5, 12:13 am, Dino wrote:
>
>>Hey Joe,
>> I have been to Tangi's place and had bought my first uke from him.
>>
>>His ukes are made here. The pieces may be cut else where but they put
>>the ukes together here. Tangi is a great guy. He has help myself and a
>>lot of other people out there with ukes, whether or not it was his own
>>or a uke made by someone else. I'm sure you got a great instrument. His
>>"seconds" are for cosmetic problems...a lot of the times its extra glue
>>that is spilled on the inside. I plan to buy another uke from him in the
>>future....a 2 puka 4-string koa tenor. I had a 6-string from him but it
>>got a bit much for me to play so I sold it to a friend who is very happy
>>with it. If you got any questions about your uke, I'm sure Tangi will
>>be glad to give you a straight answer about it. Aloha, Dino
>>
>>
>>
>>- Show quoted text -
>
>
> Thanks Dino,
>
> I was starting to wonder if anyone was on this group, I thought I
> heard crickets. Yeah the things I had read and heard didn't coincide
> with what Tangi told me on the phone. I got the 2 puka Koa Concert. I
> can't put it down it's fun to play with and quite humerous to hear
> certain songs translated into the Ukulele. It looks beatiful and
> sounds great I need to play another Kamaka to see the comparison but
> at $180 it seems like an unbeatable deal. Tangi was very pleasant to
> talk to and was extremely helpful. Its definately reassuring hearing
> someone elses experience after you purchase a Uke from Hawaii.
>
> Mahalo Dino,
>
> Joe
>
>

JoeP · Joined: 04 Aug 2007 Posts: 6

On Feb 5, 11:04 pm, Dino wrote:
> Wow...the 2 puka uke. I love the sound and the look people give when
> seeing it for the first time. Hey...where you writing from? You into
> Hawaiian music? If so, try and check out :
>
> www.tropicalstormhawaii.com
>
> click on "mele hawaii" at the top of the page and then click on
> "local jams". You will find local Hawaii songs as well as popular
> songs, and all kinda made for the ukulele. Let me know what you think.
>
> Dino
>
>
My main home is in San Diego but my family has a second home in Lihue,
Kauai. Every time I go there I have sworn to pick up a Uke. I've been
playing Guitar and Bass for years, but The Uke just seems like the
perfect instrument for figuring stuff out on the couch. Yes I really
like Hawaiian music, someday I would like to learn some slack-key as
well, and my daughters are hooked on Hula. I'll be checking out your
site for sure.

Joe

JoeP · Joined: 04 Aug 2007 Posts: 6

That site is amazing thats a pretty large set of Tabs. Thanks for the
Link. I like reading the Island news too.

Joe

Bill Benzel · Joined: 04 Aug 2007 Posts: 4

JoeP wrote:

: My main home is in San Diego but my family has a second home in Lihue,
: Kauai. Every time I go there I have sworn to pick up a Uke. I've been
: playing Guitar and Bass for years, but The Uke just seems like the
: perfect instrument for figuring stuff out on the couch. Yes I really
: like Hawaiian music, someday I would like to learn some slack-key as
: well, and my daughters are hooked on Hula. I'll be checking out your
: site for sure.
:
: Joe
:

Aloha Joe,

If you are anywhere close to Solana Beach / Encinitas you might want to
check out the Moonlight Beach Strummers -- they meet every Wed. night at
a pizza place just off the 5 at Santa Fe Dr -- across from Scripps
Encinitas hospital.

On Tuesday nights the So Cal Slack Key Society meets at Kaisen's in
Oceanside.

If you want further information about either of these either reply here
or email me.

--
Bill
AT DOT
reply to bbenzel adelphia net

JoeP · Joined: 04 Aug 2007 Posts: 6

On Feb 6, 11:03 am, nos...@fuvm.org (Bill Benzel) wrote:
> JoeP wrote:
>
> : My main home is in San Diego but my family has a second home in Lihue,
> : Kauai. Every time I go there I have sworn to pick up a Uke. I've been
> : playing Guitar and Bass for years, but The Uke just seems like the
> : perfect instrument for figuring stuff out on the couch. Yes I really
> : like Hawaiian music, someday I would like to learn some slack-key as
> : well, and my daughters are hooked on Hula. I'll be checking out your
> : site for sure.
> :
> : Joe
> :
>
> Aloha Joe,
>
> If you are anywhere close to Solana Beach / Encinitas you might want to
> check out the Moonlight Beach Strummers -- they meet every Wed. night at
> a pizza place just off the 5 at Santa Fe Dr -- across from Scripps
> Encinitas hospital.
>
> On Tuesday nights the So Cal Slack Key Society meets at Kaisen's in
> Oceanside.
>
> If you want further information about either of these either reply here
> or email me.
>
> --
> Bill
> AT DOT
> reply to bbenzel adelphia net

Thanks Bill I Just joined the Yahoo group and plan on attending soon.
I live in Clairemont so its a little bit of a drive and my son has
baseball practice on wed. So hopefully I'll be able to jam out with
you guys.

Joe

Auntie Maria · Joined: 04 Aug 2007 Posts: 63

JoeP wrote:
> On Feb 6, 11:03 am, nos...@fuvm.org (Bill Benzel) wrote:
>> JoeP wrote:
>>
>> : My main home is in San Diego but my family has a second home in Lihue,
>> : Kauai. Every time I go there I have sworn to pick up a Uke. I've been
>> : playing Guitar and Bass for years, but The Uke just seems like the
>> : perfect instrument for figuring stuff out on the couch. Yes I really
>> : like Hawaiian music, someday I would like to learn some slack-key as
>> : well, and my daughters are hooked on Hula. I'll be checking out your
>> : site for sure.
>> :
>> : Joe
>> :
>>
>> Aloha Joe,
>>
>> If you are anywhere close to Solana Beach / Encinitas you might want to
>> check out the Moonlight Beach Strummers -- they meet every Wed. night at
>> a pizza place just off the 5 at Santa Fe Dr -- across from Scripps
>> Encinitas hospital.
>>
>> On Tuesday nights the So Cal Slack Key Society meets at Kaisen's in
>> Oceanside.
>>
>> If you want further information about either of these either reply here
>> or email me.
>>
>> --
>> Bill
>> AT DOT
>> reply to bbenzel adelphia net
>
> Thanks Bill I Just joined the Yahoo group and plan on attending soon.
> I live in Clairemont so its a little bit of a drive and my son has
> baseball practice on wed. So hopefully I'll be able to jam out with
> you guys.
>
> Joe
>

A great website for strummers is www.taropatch.net -- check their
"message boards" for info about upcoming performances, workshops,
and kanikapila sessions.

-- auntie maria
http://www.mele.com

Liko Puha · Joined: 04 Aug 2007 Posts: 5

Aloha e JoeP,

Tangi ukuleles are great for beginners. A friend of mine used to
wholesale them here on Hawai'i island. Luckily, I got to sample them
all first before he let other folks know. They are made with different
woods, and varying quality of materials, like many ukulele makers. The
best sounding ones were never the prettiest of the batch.

I have met Tangi, a real nice person and not out to get all your
money. He provides a great resource for those wanting to delve into
the ukulele without handing over their whole paycheck.

Ke aloha no,
Liko

On Feb 2, 6:27 am, "JoeP" wrote:
> Hi everyone I'm new here. I have been reading and I see a few of you
> are critical of Tangi ukuleles. I have recently purchased a Koa
> concert blemished second for $180 from Tangi. He told me these are
> made in Hawaii and are solid Koa. My question is I have read and heard
> these are foriegn made and kinda lousy. Which is true? Has anyone been
> to Tangi's place on Oahu?
>
> Thanks,
> Joe

JoeP · Joined: 04 Aug 2007 Posts: 6

On Feb 11, 11:36 am, "Liko Puha" wrote:
> Aloha e JoeP,
>
> Tangi ukuleles are great for beginners. A friend of mine used to
> wholesale them here on Hawai'i island. Luckily, I got to sample them
> all first before he let other folks know. They are made with different
> woods, and varying quality of materials, like many ukulele makers. The
> best sounding ones were never the prettiest of the batch.
>
> I have met Tangi, a real nice person and not out to get all your
> money. He provides a great resource for those wanting to delve into
> the ukulele without handing over their whole paycheck.
>
> Ke aloha no,
> Liko
>
> On Feb 2, 6:27 am, "JoeP" wrote:
>
>
>
> > Hi everyone I'm new here. I have been reading and I see a few of you
> > are critical of Tangi ukuleles. I have recently purchased a Koa
> > concert blemished second for $180 from Tangi. He told me these are
> > made in Hawaii and are solid Koa. My question is I have read and heard
> > these are foriegn made and kinda lousy. Which is true? Has anyone been
> > to Tangi's place on Oahu?
>
> > Thanks,
> > Joe- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Mahalo Liko,

I ended up buying an All Koa Concert 2 puka. It sounds pretty good,
after playing a few others at the moonlight beach uke strummers jam I
think I chose a good uke. The concert I have seems to be louder than a
few tenors I was playing. I saw quite a few Fluke ukes and Lanikai's
and a couple pono's and some washburns. I wa hoping to play someones
Kamaka to really guage where the differences are.I did play my cousins
concert Kamaka but I can't remember ow it sounded comparitively. I
play a Taylor 712ce guitar so quality is pretty important to me.

Joe

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