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I love my Duke 10-V3. The action is about perfect for me. Feels comfortable to hold. The case is superb and would cost around a £100 on its own. Love the cute little replica keyring. It also came with a decent strap with leather ends, nice. I personally prefer a thinner strap and have fitted one of my ukulele straps. I wouldn't recommend this if you were playing a gig, as the thinner strap is not as substantial as the one provided. Fitting and measuring the bridge position is not difficult, but for peace of mind, it would be nice if there was already an indicator on the head. (if nothing else just a bit of reassurance for the cack handed amongst us) Overall a lovely instrument which I have no doubt will give me years of enjoyment. So pleased I came across the Plaid man reviewing this little beauty.
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Awesome Craig! Thanks so much for the 5 stars and for taking to time to leave your feedback. A tuner is definitely on the list for the future! Enjoy your new DUKE10 :-)
1 videoThanks for your endorsement, Longville. I am grateful for you taking the time to get to know your DUKE10 and then leaving such a great review. Enjoy!
Thanks for the positive review, Robert. Enjoy your new musical journey!
1 videoKen, your positive feedback is truly appreciated! Feel free to fit a strap button to the heal of the neck joint, just ensure that you drill a hole first, and always screw across the grain, not with the grain. Happy strumming.
- A GREAT Instrument!
My Duke10 Banjolele, has excellent projection and tone. It is really comfortable to hold and suits my playing style perfectly. The black hardcase and accessories are superb! Thank you very much for a great instrument. Best wishes, Barry.
Barry W.Verified buyer
Aldridge, United KingdomBarry, your positive feedback is much appreciated! Many thanks. Enjoy your new 'baby'.
- The Beginning of a New Journey
This is my first foray into the world of the ukulele world and I could not be more pleased and happy with my purchase! After numerous emails with Kelly at The Four String Strummer, I finally bought a Duke 10 V3, this past December and have not regretted the purchase for a single minute. The instrument is of a very high quality and my colleagues who own various other ukuleles are beyond impressed with the accompanying case! The set up was easy and straight forward. The instrument itself is pleasing to the eye, comfortable to the touch and just a joy to hold! The sound (am I making that melodic sound?) is better than the multiple videos I used to finally persuade me to purchase this piece of heaven in my hands. I can't believe how comfortable the banjolele feels and I have NO experience with any stringed instruments (soprano and concert ukuleles felt like toys in my hands and tough to finger chords). Hyperbole aside, I just love this purchase and have no buyers remorse at all. I did change the strings that came with it and plan to go to a low g set-up but that is just a personal choice (connected to my urge to experiment). Hooked it up to an amp (Pignose Hog 20) and love the sound I get from the combo!. My only concern would be that when I changed the strings the pegs and assembly seemed a "bit loose" but once the new string were installed I can't say there is any further concern. Remember, I am a neophyte and don't know completely what I have gotten myself into with this journey. Already signed up for lessons with my local adult education and am eagerly awaiting the classes. In the meantime I have been using a do it yourself book and have "mastered " five chords in about four weeks of fiddling. Bottom Line: If you are questioning whether you should purchase the Duke 10 V3; be assured that you are not purchasing a toy but are about to purchase a quality instrument that will give you as much joy and pleasure as you are willing to invest in it! I wonder, do they make a baritone or bass model? Wait, I should probably become competent with this model before veering of the path of this journey! LOL
Normand L.Verified buyer
Newcastle, United StatesYou crack me up with your sense of humour, Normand! Glad you are exploring your options and learning so much at what is only the beginning of your (lifelong) journey. I totally appreciate your detailed and positive review and wish you many years of happy music-making on your DUKE10.
- The Duke Banjolele is a crown jewel of Banjoleles
I found this Banjolele on The Four String Strummer uTube channel. And, boy, am I glad I did. What a fantastic find. While I’m new to playing bluegrass licks, the quality of this instrument effortlessly uplevels your playing. It’s fun, and sounds wonderful. Just like a real banjo.
Kimberly L.Verified buyerNorwalk, United StatesSo pleased to hear that, Kimberley. Yes, Kelly over at the Four String Strummer is amazing, and he really loves the DUKE10 Banjolele! Thanks so much for your positive feedback.
- Great Customer Care!!!!
Happy New Year Jamie! I must apologize for this late response. My wife and I have been relishing the time with our sons this holiday season. Since one lives in northern CA and the other in Berlin, Germany, and we in Ohio, we don't see them often enough. As far as my review of the Duke, and myself not being a musician, I can only comment that from my perspective every thing about the instrument and its purchase has been extraordinary. I can't rave and thank you enough for your concern and help to ensure the Duke was delivered timely from so far during the very busy holidays. As I see it, the instrument is beautifully crafted. The addition of the arm rest and the electronic pickup demonstrate versatility and a great eye for detail. For my son from Germany, the icing on the cake is the superbly crafted case which meant he could easily carry it home on the plane without worry. He has two full size banjos in Germany but was thrilled to receive this smaller more transportable version. As we visited, he played it constantly and accompanied us all as we sang carols and sipped eggnog by the fire. It was a very welcome addition to our holiday festivities. I have forwarded your request to him in Germany for a more promusical review of the Duke with the hope he has time to offer you a more expert opinion. And I'll be sure to follow up with him the next time I speak with him. Thank you for all your assistance and best regards, Warren
Warren H.Verified buyerTwinsburg, United StatesWarren, I am humbled by your kind words, and I'm really thrilled to hear your family Christmas story. It is always such a pleasure to use music to bring us closer together and, especially in your case, it was a literal closeness too. I'll look forward to hearing from your son in Germany in due course. Thanks for the 5 stars. I wish you many years of happy strumming. With blessings from New Zealand.
- The expected sound; the sound we've needed!~!
We've talked about having a Banjolele on certain songs for a couple of years now. Research led us to Duke, and then more research led us to Duke. We really liked the sound. Now that the instrument is here, we couldn't be more pleased. It is various things, all good: Loud enough to carry in a spirited passage with a full ensemble - bass, guitar, fiddle, percussion and horns.... Banjo-like. Enough that it has a very charachteristic sound. In this regard I'd say the Duke is both bright and full sounding. Ukelele-like. There is still an underlying Ukelele sound here that is pleasing, and redolent of mild Maui breezes. In any case it fits in just right. It's getting played quite a bit at the moment. Seems to be asking for more work - and new kinds of work, like some real finger picking, and some real jazz-banjo strums. Fun? You Bet!!
Todd P.Verified buyerSeattle, United StatesTodd! Wow! What amazing feedback. So thrilled that you love your DUKE10 so much, and that it "fits in just right". It makes me really happy to read your comments - that's why we built the DUKE10 in the first place :-) Thank you!
Your great review and useful feedback is appreciated Kevin. The bridge position marker is on the list for the future :-) Enjoy your "little beauty"!