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  PRE-SALE GOLD DEAL | DUKE10 & Hard Case

  This is the right Banjo Uke!

  My Duke 10 and tweed case arrived...beautiful! I was very impressed with the build quality and the sound, but the playability was the BEST for any instrument I have bought. The action (string height) was perfect, and that is so rare for a factory instrumemt...especially at the nut end. Nicely done! Photos included with all the cool case candy. By the way, I set the bridge position by making harmonics at the 12th fret...giving about the most accurate result and the bridge slightly canted as shown.

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  Christopher C.Verified buyer

  Elmhurst, United States

  Chris, I am thrilled that you are so happy with your DUKE10, and that you have taken the time and effort to leave a review (5 stars, no less!). Thank you, it is much appreciated, and will help others to understand more about the DUKE10.

  

  Jamie Houston

  from Duke Banjo Ukuleles
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  NZ LOCAL ONLY - 'Season 3' DUKE10 Tenor Banjo Ukulele

  This is just so playable and fun.

  It's an awesome Uke.The set up is perfect.It's a real head turner. It's loud but has a more mellow tone with good sustain. I did break one of the little beads through over zelous impatient string stretching. I know it comes with spare beads but they are a bit flimsy. I just put a knot in it and had no more problems. Keep it simple. Very happy customer. See attched unboxing video.

  Jim F.Verified buyer

  Auckland, New Zealand

  Nice one Jim. Really appreciate you taking the time to make a video, and for posting a 5 Star review. Great to have a DUKE10 go to another Kiwi.

  

  Jamie Houston

  from Duke Banjo Ukuleles
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  PRE-SALE GOLD DEAL | DUKE10 & Hard Case

  I’d buy it again!

  I am extremely happy with my Duke 10 banjolele! I prefer its tenor size compared to the concert size of my other banjolele. I particularly like the tone of the Duke: it’s rich and not the least bit brittle. (Someone who wanted a brighter tone could tighten the membrane.) Another winning trait for me is the touch—not too tight and not too relaxed. The weight of the instrument is wonderful. It’s made solidly, but it’s not heavy. I haven’t tried amplifying it, so I can’t address that. I had a little bit of buyer’s remorse after ordering my Duke 10, because my other banjolele is of very high quality, and I thought maybe I was being too self-indulgent. That remorse is completely gone. I would buy it again in a heartbeat!

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  Gary M.Verified buyer

  San Diego, United States

  Goodness, you certainly love your new DUKE10 Gary! Really happy to hear it, and very grateful for your positive feedback and 5 star review :-)

  

  Jamie Houston

  from Duke Banjo Ukuleles
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  PRE-SALE GOLD DEAL | DUKE10 & Hard Case

  I fell in love the minute I first played it!

  I'm in love with my DUKE 10. It's easy to play, and I'm enjoying learning the many strumming banjo techniques online. And, oh that tweed case is a humdinger: So beautiful and will keep my banjolele safe from harm.

  Dorell M.Verified buyer

  Powell River, Canada

  You are very kind Dorell. Thrilled you love your DUKE10 and tweed case so much, and really appreciate the 5 Stars :-)

  

  Jamie Houston

  from Duke Banjo Ukuleles
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  PRE-SALE GOLD DEAL | DUKE10 & Hard Case

  Favorite tenor banjo uke

  This is my new favorite tenor banjo-uke. Very rounded and playable. It's a great balance of warm tone, sustain, plunk, and with no boom or ringing tones. It's a solid well made instrument, nice tuners and fantastic case - so will be my main gigging uke. Plays great straight from the factory setup too.

  Michael W.Verified buyer

  San Rafael, United States

  Mike! Thank you :-) Thrilled that you love your banjo ukulele so much, and really appreciate your 5 star review.

  

  Jamie Houston

  from Duke Banjo Ukuleles
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  PRE-SALE GOLD DEAL | DUKE10 & Hard Case

  Ein tolles Instrument was mir viel Spaß macht.

  Hallo Jamie, nun habe ich die Duke 10 schon einige Tage und fühle mich schon vertraut mit dem neuen Instrument. Es ist nichts auszusetzen, alles ist gut verarbeitet. Ja, klingt schon anders als eine normale Ukulele, soll sie ja auch. Bei YouTube gibt es so viele Tutorials. ZB. Four String Strummer, da ist man gleich mit seiner Duke voll dabei. Ich bin sehr zufrieden mit der Banjolele. Es war von mir eine gute Entscheidung das Instrument zu bestellen obwohl eine längere Wartezeit zu überbrücken war. Was nicht schwer war, denn jeder Uke Spieler hat doch mehr Ukulelen zu Hause. Schöne musikalische Grüße aus Deutschland. Bursche

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  Burkhard L.Verified buyer

  Hamburg, Germany

  Wonderful review, thank you Burkhard. Here is the translation from Google ;-) "A great instrument that I enjoy a lot. Hello Jamie, I've had the Duke 10 for a few days now and I already feel familiar with the new instrument. There's nothing wrong with it, everything is well made. Yes, it sounds different than a normal ukulele, and that's what it's supposed to do. There are so many tutorials on YouTube. Eg. Four String Strummer, you're right there with your Duke. I am very happy with the banjolele. It was a good decision on my part to order the instrument, even though I had to wait a long time. Which wasn't difficult, because every uke player has more ukuleles at home. Nice musical greetings from Germany."

  

  Jamie Houston

  from Duke Banjo Ukuleles
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  PRE-SALE GOLD DEAL | DUKE10 & Hard Case

  Satisfied Customer

  The presale was simple to set up as well as clear institutions as to what would proceed. Although there was a tad bit of delay that was communicated in a straightforward manner. Delays often happen in production, that’s understandable. The DUKE10 is Very Beautiful and the Sound is totally 💯 % AWESOME! SATISFIED CUSTOMER writing this review.

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  Cheryl R.Verified buyer

  Carey, United States

  Glad to get your feedback Cheryl. Thank you. Enjoy your DUKE10 :-)

  

  Jamie Houston

  from Duke Banjo Ukuleles
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  PRE-SALE GOLD DEAL | DUKE10 & Hard Case

  Love it.

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  Ken G.Verified buyer

  Sydney, Australia

  Thanks Ken - hope to hear you play it one day :-)

  

  Jamie Houston

  from Duke Banjo Ukuleles
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  PRE-SALE GOLD DEAL | DUKE10 & Hard Case

  New to Strings-great start with the Duke Ten

  The Duke Ten arrived promptly and has been a joy to get to know. A long-time musician, but never a string player, I've thoroughly enjoyed learning to strum the Duke Ten.

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  Robyn L.Verified buyer

  Jackson, United States

  Thanks Robyn, really appreciate your 5 star review. Glad you love your banjolele so much.

  

  Jamie Houston

  from Duke Banjo Ukuleles
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  DUKE10 Tenor Banjo Ukulele

  Love this instrument!

  Easy to setup and I love the sound and tone of the tenor banjo ukulele! It’s a great purchase! Thank You.

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  Suzanne T.Verified buyer

  Clovis, United States

  Glad you love it Suzanne :-) Thanks for the 5 Star Rating! Much appreciated.

  

  Jamie Houston

  from Duke Banjo Ukuleles