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Tiple anyone?
I'm curious - does anyone have any experience with Tiple's? I've had an interest for a long time now, ever since I saw an old Martin in a local shop. Unfortunately it wasn't for sale. It was the first (and only) one I've seen in person, and I was fascinated by it. If I can come up with a set of plans, I think I can see a tiple build in my near future.
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They're a ukulele on steroids, is what a friend told me - a silly statement. I later picked up an old Martin and have to agree. Too, charangos are intense.
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Had a K Yasuma Tiple but sold it as I just didn't seem to play it much.
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Tiples are discussed from time to time on ululeleunderground.com and mandolincafé.com (no dedicated tiple forums, alas).
The Spirits of Rhythm were probably the top tiplecentric band ever: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bn00r3BTvHA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOuGpwazXCI Vintage Martin tiples are the Grail, but may have severe intonation problems (which can be fixed, but it will cost). |
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I had a Kamaka Tipple many moons ago. Great instrument!
Not a Tipple, but I recently came across a 1920's Martin Style 3K Taropatch Uke in a thrift store. 8 strings! It had one old gut string on it, so I left it on for grins. It's louder than the Martin strings. The intonation on this Koa wood beauty is perfect, so it plays in tune. It also stays in tune. Plus, it's shocking how much volume it produces. Not much info on these, but apparently Martin only made 93 of them. Anyway, cool instrument and sorta Tipple like! |
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So far, I have yet to even list it as I am having a hard time finding out a fair price to ask! The only one I've found on eBay was listed at $7K, but ended early. Not sure why it ended early, but I'm hoping someone made them an offer that could not be refused! I as shocked when I saw it sitting in a glass case in a thrift store! It's in amazing condition with no cracks, splits, dents or dings. The Koa looks spectacular the action is perfect, the intonation is perfect and the sound it puts out is simply stunning. I'll try to post some pictures. |
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They’re the best of the Taropatch, I have a ‘20s Style-1 Dave Newton put back together for me, nice instrument now. Pics would be cool of yours, those are very rare. |
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tiple
I have one, love the sound, like a whole chorus. 10 strings in 2 double and 2 triple courses, so the fingering gets pretty wide. Its relative pitch is like the 4 highest strings of a guitar, so we all know the chords, like we do for a uke. Mine is a '20's Regal, a very pretty little thing with a buckled top that still plays just fine and has low action. I don't know how it manages that.
I also don't know what to play on it. Fingerpicked, it is very quiet. Flatpicked, watch out! Loud. I have a tiple recording and by golly the guy there does great with it, really neat stuff (S American). He can really rip it up. Not me. When I play out with it (not often), I introduce it by saying, "Don't ever put your guitar into the wash", then I bring it out. Gets a laugh every time.
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I also have an old Chicago-made Regal. I bought it at a yard sale from a music store owner who was retiring. I tune it a tone lower than recommended, GCEA, Like a ukulele with different octaves mixed in. I wish I had an easier way of posting a photo.
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