why did I receive the uke without the white pick guard installed on the uke? Am I expected to install it on the uke myself? I don't know what to do.
1550636
I have been playing one at the local Sam Ash store, and intend to buy one - I love it! (Even with the factory strings everyone complains about ... I'm eager to see how it sounds with fluorocarbon strings.) Anyway, the store model there has no pick guard on it. I understood from the many review I read that it does *not* generally come with the pick guard installed. Personally, I think it looks great without it. I plan to buy one without and keep it that way.
1550637
Mine came w/ the white pick guard on it. Is your's used ? If not - call / email the company that sent it. Unless you are inclined to work on your instruments - let them do it or walk you through it - once they send the guard & the correct glue to you (at their expense.) If you correct it, make sure no glue seeps out onto the body - it will mar the finish.
1550638
I am surprised it didn't come installed like mine; however, it's more for the Les Paul look than anything. Since you don't use a hard pick for ukes you don't really need it. If you are dead set on having it, I'd send it back and let them send you another. This is my favorite uke. I very seldom play it hooked it, as it sounds so melodious without the amplification. It's like a travel uke at 1/2 the cost, but with the big sound of a much more expensive uke.
1550639
Mine came with it installed but I decided to remove it for I think it made a beautiful instrument look kind of cheap. If you really wish to install it I bet some cheap double sided scotch tape would do the trick. It is a great ukulele in both looks and play. Hope you enjoy it. Don't forget to check out Ukulele Underground which is a great website where there are many threads on these instruments.
1550640
WOW REALLY? my uku came with the pick guard installed and everything, but to be honest with you i think the pickguard is an eye sore on my uke. I've been debating either taking myne off and replacing it with a homemade wooden veneer with a color that works (the white picguard doesn't match in my opinion) or paint the white pickguard with cool designs and seal it off with some poly. and i never use a pic on my uke ever
1303048
I don't believe so. Nothing in the product description says so, and the uke comes by itself (well, and a gig bag). I wouldn't worry much about it though. Just be careful with it, and you should be fine.
1675034
Well mine was Ok not perfect but good for the price,I had to do a little work setting it up but its the same with all guitars.I ordered mine from the UK amazon site and it came from Germany.It might be worth trying a different supplier as I guess they vary a bit from batch to batch.Overall I am please with mine and use it regularly.
158095
What sort of guitar are you installing it on? Is it replacing an existing tremolo bridge? The reason I ask is because if you're installing the threaded inserts into a guitar that doesn't have them; it's a very precise location. Something best done with a drill press.
1428649
My grandma bought it for me and I'm already playing. You can purchase new strings online or at any music store that sells instruments. I hope you enjoy your ukulele as much as I do. Alyssa
473110
We bought this uke for my daughter. The packaging was a carry case for the uke, the ukr was wrapped in a thin foam pad, and all of that was boxed. The uke itself is nice, good tone. My daughter loves the design and she chose it specifically. Good luck & enjoy
1134233
I took the banjo to the local music store, bought the bridge and had them install it. I understand that it's relatively simple after you have been playing awhile, but I am completely new at this. Placement of the bridge affects tone and tuning. It only cost $12.00 total and well worth it.
1540977
There is a sticker that says "please remove pick guard cover". What this means is there's a piece of plastic on it you can peel off. It doesn't want you to remove the actual pick guard itself. I was confused about this at first also.
1903671
You shouldn't have to drill a hole in your instrument. As to whether it will work with a "concert size" ukelele I don't know because I don't have one. Is your ukelele a small one or is it a tenor or baritone ukelele? If it's a small one this strap should work just fine as long as your ukelele has an strap pin at the bottom end like guitars have. You slip one end of this strap over that and if your ukelele has another strap pin put the other end over that. If you're using a small ukelele one end of the strap can wrap around the head-stock just above the nut so it won't interfere with the strings or the tuning machines.
1192046
Mine came ready to play with strings installed. Not sure what other setup can be done.
1618709
I removed the pick guard and used a dremal to open the hole slightly until the pic up fit. I had to open the hole in the body just a bit in a couple spots. It was easy and took more time to restring it . I also replaced the bridge p/u from music Lilly and it sounds real good. I will be getting a 4 way switch next so I can split the double rail.
720737
I've used this capo on three different ukes and never had a problem with it. I really don't have an answer as to why it would do this. Sorry.
1396289
I don't know for sure but, being this guitar is a solid spruce top,I believe it won't be a solid top, with a pick guard on it, and couldaffect the sound and/or the fine acoustics of this guitar. I've always had pick guards on my guitars but, maybe this one is better without.
371056
This one comes with a high G string. You could probably switch it out for the low, however. It is a nice uke. I have had it for a while now and I still like it very much.
2245146
If, by "set-up," you mean the case, tuner, etc., yes! If it says " bundle," you will get (or I did) the nice looking uke, and it's ALWAYS nice to get koa (BTW, the uke IS varnished, if thatmatters to you; along those lines, I would note that the sound is bright and happy), a tuner, cloth, and the HARD (that's good!) ukulele case. All are important to have, and I think the deal is a good one. Very happy with ours!
869502
Hi, I'm afraid I cannot help as I'm a beginner and I don't know a lot about cases. However, I would suggest you do what I did and go to the Ibanez website and use the customer service to get your answer. I contacted them just to be on the safe side before I purchased the case and someone responded to my question very quickly. I think this is the safest thing to do so you actually get the correct answer from the people who know. Derek
375515
Yeah, I'm with you on that. I received the guitar shape uke and I love it. I would definitely confirm that you are getting the correct uke before purchasing, but I am very happy with the purchase.