Ukulele Magic, a Sonata

A new composition titled, Ukulele Sonata, inspired by the possibilities of alternate finger picking on a soprano ukulele, especially with the top string being strung an octave higher it almost has an upside down effect and stimulates the ear into thinking there is a whole lot more going on.

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An original gentle finger-style instrumental titled, “Ukulele Sonata” played on a Soprano Kamaka Ukulele by multi instrumentalist and recording artist Mike de Velta.
The delicate tones of this outstanding instrument are captured through a Great River preamp and a Rode K2 specifically in mono for youtube.
Processing done with Pro tools 7.4, Sonnox Eq, PSP Vintage Warmer, Massey Limiter and Lexicon Reverb

I hope you enjoy it, please comment if you do, I would love to hear from you.

Fernandes Revival Stratocaster RST-85

Fernandes Stratoscaster

After a  recent purchase of this Fernandes RST-85 Stratocaster I am compelled to write a mini review of this most exquisite and under valued guitar.

For years I have eyed many a Stratocaster and thought one day I’ll have to bite the bullet and fork out a couple of thousand hard earned Aussie dollars for a genuine Fender, I mean you don’t get better than that do you?

Well I’m not convinced. When I first spotted this Fernandes RST-85 Stratocaster I was instantly drawn to it’s aesthetics, you no what I mean, some Strat copies look down right doggy, they “feel” and look cheap but even from a distance you could tell the finish on this Fernandes was immaculate and it drew me immediately. Sweet maple neck drooling in Nitro cellulose, two piece butted solid alder body, and high quality replica 57 hardware. Man, this was looking good.

Well a week has passed after acquiring this little gem and with just a little adjustment to the neck relief and intonation I have been carelessly noodling the hours away with a humble satisfaction that this guitar is totally on par with any Fender Stratocaster I’ve ever played, it plays and feels “true”, the sound pops and that tone is right there where you want it.

Well how much for such an axe?

Well prices on Japanase built axes are steadily rising as an alternative investment  to the already saturated and overpriced American Vintage guitar market. Some reports say the price has tripled in the last three years.

Get in quick though, prices like this won’t last forever and these babies are getting harder to find. I got mine for $450 Australian Dollars, an absolute bargain and if I spot another  be sure I’ll be buying that one too.

For some cool information on Japananes axes head to  Japanaxe . Those guys are extremely helpful and a special thanks to Wilson Lennard for helping me identify this particular model.

If you are seeking more information the thread below has some extra pics and discussion.

http://forum.japanaxe.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1402&p=12370#p12370

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Typically associated with the Blues and Roots movement and acoustic in nature Mike De Velta's intoxicating compositions and performances are constantly on the move. A rich showcase of modern folk,blues and a hint of the eastern expressed through the shimmering and delightful tones of lap slide, ukulele and acoustic guitars.

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