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Saw this on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-Vintage-RCA-Vi ... dZViewItem
And wondered if it was produced in conjunction with the Victor Ukelele instruction record (1925 electric with Vaughn de Leath as vocalist on one side!).
Victor Ukelele?
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JohnM
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Re: Victor Ukelele?
Either that or it is for accompanying (gasp) . . . Hawaiian records!!! LOL!
I've never seen one of these before and I used to collect ukes. A bargain at the BIN price!
John M
I've never seen one of these before and I used to collect ukes. A bargain at the BIN price!
John M
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1926CredenzaOwner
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Re: Victor Ukelele?
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JohnM
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Re: Victor Ukelele?
They are not a nightmare to tune. Ukes are strung with nylon (the modern replacement for 'gut'), so there is relatively little tension on the pegs. I play. While the abbreviated form 'uke' is commonly pronounced 'yewk', the full name is properly pronounced 'oo-koo-lay-lay', not 'yewk-a-lay-lee' (the way 90% of the world mispronounces it! Now, everyone please send their bound koa Gibson and Martin and native Hawaiian ukes to me, please! Pineapple-shaped and Harold Teen and Triholippee ukes also accepted. 
John M
John M
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MordEth
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Re: Victor Ukelele?
Obviously this is a must-have item for any fan of Victor’s Hawaiian selections.
It appears to be in very good condition, though.
It appears to be in very good condition, though.
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[hr][/hr]eBay Item #330324537803RARE Vintage RCA Victor Victrola Ukulele with Nipper
Current bid: US $129.95 (1 bid)
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RARE vintage 1920s RCA Victor Victrola ukulele featuring “Nipper” the RCA mascot on the headstock and soundhole label. Very good condition with one crack beneath the bridge. No separations. Comes with vintage original case. Please email with questions before bidding. All items sold as-is. We do not accept returns. FREE shipping for U.S. bidders only. Please inquire for International shipping. Buyer to pay for winning auction by PayPal only. We ship once a week (usually Fridays), so please be patient.
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Re: Victor Ukelele?
Looks like a nice instrument, and well preserved.
I play a bit, my best uke is a Gretsch mahogany.
I play a bit, my best uke is a Gretsch mahogany.