Thanks! And nope, that’s all live! You’ll hear a bike rolling by twice and kids playing soccer in the background too haha

@@magicalleela666 I could see that working out!

Thanks so much!

You’re welcome!

haha thanks, I appreciate it!

Haha that would be nuts!

Interesting! Thanks for watching!

Thats great! I do have a few videos with tips on index finger strumming, here is one if them - best of luck! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXXaeaeofcaFl6ssi=aTz5DyIjh2r4N_g2

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts! I definitely agree about keeping the set up as simple as possible and that onboard electronics are unattractive! A good acoustic amp is the way to go, but most of the time when I perform I plug into the venue’s PA system and the simplest way to get that working for me is with a preamp boost. When I plug direct in at recording studios I also use my preamp because I get the same issue.

@@CTrietschUkuleles I do understand what you're saying, though, and it makes sense. There's no one size fits all.

@@keithgardner5818 absolutely!

Thank you so much! That means a lot to me and I really appreciate the support! Hope you enjoy the album 🎉

Thanks so much for asking! That’s a common issue actually, I’ve seen many high level ukulele players do that here and there during performances and even recordings! I used to hit the fingerboard so much on this ukulele that the edge is rounded now from wear haha. So I think it all comes down to a matter of control which you develop through repitition. With more practice you’ll have that issue less but every now and again I’m sure you’ll still whack your finger like we all do sometimes haha. One other thing to note is that the height of your strings and thickness of your fingerboard make a difference too- I make the fingerboards on the new ukulele I build thinner and it happens a lot less than it used to for me. And if you’re string action is ultra low you’re more likely to hit the fingerboard/body too. All the best and good luck!

@@CTrietschUkulelesWow, thanks for the quick reply. Glad to hear I'm not the only one with this problem. I had a feeling you were going to say "practice." Actually I re-watched your video, especially where the camera angle was looking straight up the fretboard. To my eye, it looked like tip of your index finger was moving in a fairly tight arc, so the tip of your finger was approaching the G string from an angle, instead of straight across the strings, which would make contact with the fretboard less likely. I think that your wrist rotation was generating that arc. Of course, that might not help in other strumming contexts, when the hand moves vertically further. Thanks again. Your ukuleles are beautiful. Someday I may be worthy of an instrument of that quality.

@@MikeWach you are worthy! I'd be honored to build you an ukulele and thank you for your compliments too. So what you're talking about with the wrist rotating is right on the money, I actually made a whole video on strumming wrist movement that might help you too! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXzSYaR_os2Vr7Msi=ytDNnhXj0gHnR25S - I've heard a lot of pro players teach others by saying that you strum straight across the strings but I don't think that's right at all! The finger tip moves in an arc from your wrist rotating like you said, but also your wrist's ulnar/radial deviation and your finger's flexion and extension. It's multiple planes of motion across multiple joints but incorporating all of that gives you better control over your strum speed, control, and accuracy. Something else I just thought of too that might help you is to make sure that your strumming finger isn't too rigid: it should be stiff enough to flex and release each string but also pliable and give way a little as it hits each string. Then for harder strums it can be marginally stiffer and for softer strums a little more relaxed and so on. Happy to discuss these finer points with you, good talk and thanks again for commenting!

@@CTrietschUkuleles Lots to think about... I will check out the video you recommended, and try to pay a little more attention to what I'm doing. Thanks again for the suggestions--I will go through your video library in its entirety and see what else I can learn.

@@MikeWach Cool! All the best to you on your journey and thank you for checking out my other videos! Hope you find some helpful tips, keep in touch!

Thanks! They sure are fun to play with and can add a lot to a performance! Also you'll be the coolest cat on the scene 😎 Best of luck and enjoy!

Thanks so much! I appreciate you checking it out!!

Thanks so much!

Thanks so much for your support and kind words! Glad the video is helpful to you - i plan on making more pedal sample videos in the future! So humbuckers are inherently stronger pickups and in addition to that your ukulele has two humbuckers so you probably won’t need a preamp to boost your signal into those other pedals. Have fun! That sounds like a great setup!

@@CTrietschUkuleles Oh wow!! I can't thank you enough for your kind reply! Your taking the time to respond is appreciated beyond words - thank you so much. I'm so looking forward to exploring all of your other videos and would welcome anything and everything you might make in the future. As a retired elementary school teacher, I want to say you are one EXCELLENT teacher. There is a massive range in style and quality when it comes to instructional things on KZbin. You are clear and concise and speak so clearly and well. Your camera work is the great. You cover your intended information so very well. You're a pleasure to watch and listen to and you set an example of how instructional videos ought to be. Thank you again and warmest regards from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

@@camdix3250 thank you again, so much! I really appreciate you taking the time to tell me that, made my day! I’m a teacher too and its fun to teach in this format although challenging for sure, glad it is making a difference though! Best of luck with your playing and your effects pedal set up, let me know how it goes! 😄

Thank you so much! I’m really happy you like it!

Thanks! A friend drew that one for us 🙂

Haha so happy to hear! You’re the best! 😊

I’m so happy to hear you’re getting it down and that I was able to help! Congrats 🎉 We aren’t brothers but have known eachother since we were very young! 😊

I already have! Haha, you’re the best 🥰

Many thanks!

Oh jeez, yea sounds like your reverb pedal is an issue, I’m sorry thats happening to you! So a flange pedal is the combination of chorus and phase already so you generally don’t need to use a chorus pedal at the same time as flange because you can just adjust the chorus knob on the flange pedal. But having a seperate chorus and phase shifter on at the same time gives you the flange effect like you’re saying! The pedal order changes the sound but neither way is “correct” just different flavors - try experimenting both ways with different settings until you can dial in the sound you’re looking for! Best of luck!

Glad it helped, thanks for watching!

Thanks a lot, nice video! :)

@@tankarobert2117thanks so much!

Thanks for asking! It all depends on the sound, features, and size your looking for but I would start by looking for acoustic amps! Best of luck to you!

Happy to know you think so 😊

Happy to help! 😎

That’s the goal!!

Many thanks! I’m really proud of this build 😁

Sure!! I’ll send them to you on Patreon! 🤙

Thanks so much! That’s Farfalla - an original of mine 😄 you can hear the full recording and the rest of my original album at the link, enjoy! christophertrietsch.wixsite.com/ukulele/music

@@CTrietschUkuleles Great. It sounded really nice.

thanks! Hope you get a chance to listen to the rest of the album too! 🎶

Yay, so happy to hear that its helpful for you!! Thanks!

Im sorry to hear you’re having trouble! If this strum isn’t working out for you right now, maybe you can try strumming down all 4 strings with the side of your thumb, and then try coming back to the index finger in a little while when you’re ready. Best of luck!!!

It sounds like an outboard preamp is exactly what you need! I only have experience with the fishman pro EQ II - have had mine for over 10 years now and although its not glamorous, its done its job on stage and in recording studios, both by itself and on my pedal board so I’ve never really needed to try anything else! I’m sure the others you mentioned would work well too though, best of luck!

@@CTrietschUkuleles Thank you! I have to think about that indeed...

@@SergeyUdaltsov happy to help and thanks for watching! 😁

Many thanks!!!

Thanks! You’re the best!

So glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

Sure! Off the top of my head I’m pretty sure its: Dm - Em - F - Em. Happy playing!

@@CTrietschUkuleles awesome thank you

Enjoy! If you’re looking for more tips or lessons, please check out my Patreon page! 😃

Hey hey that’s good to hear! All the best! 😁

@@CTrietschUkuleles you don't give lessons anymore? I looked for you on patreon

Thanks! Yes I do teach and I’m still on Patreon, I’ll attach the link for you. If you join me there you can send me your questions and I’ll answer them in my next videos! We can always set up a lesson too if you’re stuck on something, thanks! www.patreon.com/ChrisTrietsch

@@CTrietschUkuleles Thanks for this!!!!

@@TraceBravo Thank you! I look forward to talking with you more!

Definitely! Thanks for watching 😁

Yes! Its a combination of physically moving the saddle and then shaping the top of the saddle so that each string breaks over it at the correct distance from the nut. The saddle location impacts the bridge location which impacts the soundboard braces’ placement so these measurements need to be taken early and planned for throughout the entire build process! Thanks for asking 😁

Thanks! If you make one send me pics! I’d love to see, all the best

Thanks! And thank you for watching!

Noted in the video! A respirator, goggles, and proper ventilation is a must. Thanks!

​@@CTrietschUkuleles I used respirators and still managed to become sensitised to superglue. Now if I use it even briefly I get bad hay-fever like symptoms for 3-4 days afterwards.

@@ColinWatters that’s terrible, sorry to hear! If you need recommendations for other pore fillers let me know - there are lots of options!

@@CTrietschUkuleles No worries. I was only using it to speed up building RC model aircraft, not as a large area pore filler, so can avoid it. Im fine with epoxy. Now if I really have to use superglue for something I have to do it outdoors so the wind blows away any fumes or suffer.

@@ColinWatters That's good to hear! I do the same when I have to use superglue - outdoors is best. I heard that people can become sensitized to epoxy too though! crazy

Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching!

Thanks so much! Glad you think so, hope it helps!

@@CTrietschUkuleles Certainly does!

Great! 😁

Sorry to hear you are having trouble! Super glue isnt going to get smooth or glossy and you won’t be able to buff it up like you would a finish. I’d also be concerned spraying it with how toxic it is - wouldnt want airborne superglue particles floating around. There are lots of different finishes though if spraying lacquer is giving you a problem, maybe a brush on or wipe on finish that sands well, looks good, and dries hard would be better! Best of luck!

Investigate a wet sanding technique…thin your true oil and sand in the wet slurry…when it dries …sand minimally repeat until it looks like an automobile finish.

@@patrickjoseph5028good tips! Micromesh and Bufflex papers work great too

​@@CTrietschUkuleles This is poor information, CA glue can polish up to a higher gloss than any "poly" type finish. I use it for grainfilling, which is fantastic, but once filled and level sanded, many more coats can be applied until thick enough to flatten and polish.

@@peterjones3100 that’s great that you have had that experience, good for you! That hasn’t been my experience and that is fine too

Thanks! This was a coat of amber shellac to seal the wood and add a little color 😁

I sand in between coats of superglue and after the last coat of superglue. I also sand between finish coats with this finish - lots of sanding!

Thanks for watching and congratulations on beginning your ukulele journey! Actually, I think several of these tips can be helpful even if you don't know how to play yet - especially trusting your first impression on how the ukulele feels in your hands and how it sounds just playing the open strings. Playing all the strings together and one at a time helps too. Best of luck picking out your ukulele!