tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009842661178078975.post8438051745138764785..comments2024-03-13T02:26:38.690-07:00Comments on The Village Woodworker: Bruce Wei Ukuleles - A Small ReviewThe Village Woodworkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08357757946377220970noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009842661178078975.post-28304380204235276722018-02-01T13:47:12.167-08:002018-02-01T13:47:12.167-08:00Hi Glenn - very few. If you have a medium to large...Hi Glenn - very few. If you have a medium to large hand it is actually easier than a four string. Try one in a music store and you will soon see how easy it isThe Village Woodworkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08357757946377220970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009842661178078975.post-32413701897801658852018-02-01T12:30:08.838-08:002018-02-01T12:30:08.838-08:00what challenges will an 8 string uke present as fa...what challenges will an 8 string uke present as far a difficulty in playing?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05472470203825344407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009842661178078975.post-42170763879667199882017-07-01T20:08:45.899-07:002017-07-01T20:08:45.899-07:00I bought 2 harp ukuleles from Bruce and liked them...I bought 2 harp ukuleles from Bruce and liked them so much I have bought 5 more instruments all quality and a piece of art to look at. They sound good too. Brent Christianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01659088308886206311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009842661178078975.post-38470321753331910722016-11-12T18:41:34.023-08:002016-11-12T18:41:34.023-08:00I have just been in contact with Bruce via his ema...I have just been in contact with Bruce via his email address. I have just sorted a custom hand made mandolin and as part of the design have requested he either inlay his name or logo into the headstock. I am currently waiting for the next stage of the process, which is the design plans from him. He has been very helpful and very quick with his replies. His email address is: bruceweiguitar@yahoo.com.twAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009842661178078975.post-43905811903542921982016-08-10T14:39:07.913-07:002016-08-10T14:39:07.913-07:00Hi
As with many uke players, my collection of inst...Hi<br />As with many uke players, my collection of instruments has grown steadily into double figures over the years. I love the fact that they all have individual characters and idiosyncrasies and that they all have different 'voices' (try explaining that to a non-uke player!)<br />However, the two ukes that I keep going back to, time after time, are my Bruce Wei tenors. Their warmth of tone, clarity of sound, perfect intonation and musical responsiveness is incredible in instruments that cost so little!<br />They have a different feel to your standard Chinese uke - you can tell there's been more (dare I say it) 'love' put into the making of each instrument. Just looking at the website shows that each uke is unique. If you're thinking about adding a reasonably priced instrument to your collection - one with a bit more character than your standard uke - you can't do much better than consider Bruce Wei.<br />Go to -<br />http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Bruceweiart-Musical-Instrument-Shop<br />then go to the very last page (usually about 49/50) and see the instruments he's just added to the auction. Then bid away! I got my last one for £17, but remember that you will pay about £40/50 for postage (to UK). Still a great price for a unique instrument<br />Will<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08446365786666480115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009842661178078975.post-45594137643637095042016-06-08T15:27:41.607-07:002016-06-08T15:27:41.607-07:00Sorry, I do not know of any contact other than the...Sorry, I do not know of any contact other than the sales via ebay. I don't know if he has a shop presence in Vietnam, sorry I cannot help there.The Village Woodworkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08357757946377220970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009842661178078975.post-53712281974542691892016-06-08T06:41:49.627-07:002016-06-08T06:41:49.627-07:00I have a friend in Vietnam who is interested in tr...I have a friend in Vietnam who is interested in trying to purchase something directly from Bruce Wei. Do you know if he has a shop there and also a direct way to contact him (phone/address)? Thanks. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009842661178078975.post-82912977152532839722016-04-11T21:35:10.780-07:002016-04-11T21:35:10.780-07:00I have an electric guitar that my wife had bought ...I have an electric guitar that my wife had bought me and i must say that not only is it just a beautiful looking guitar, it also plays wonderfully. it was bought for me in 2007 and i have never had a problem. this guitar is and always will be one of my favorites. W.H. HALL. NEW YORK USA Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009842661178078975.post-68650034392453057572015-02-07T15:25:32.260-08:002015-02-07T15:25:32.260-08:00I have purchased three tenor ukuleles from Bruce W...I have purchased three tenor ukuleles from Bruce Wei and I am absolutely delighted with them all. The quality of the wood and the beautiful abalone inlay is stunning, the sound is beautiful and mellow and the instrument stands up well to heavy use. Correspondence with the seller is excellent and everything ordered is confirmed and well packed. I can highly recommend these ukuleles. Georgia Jonesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009842661178078975.post-31302145252691043512014-11-09T14:23:16.397-08:002014-11-09T14:23:16.397-08:00Bought a Bruce Wei tenor uke in solid maple 3 mont...Bought a Bruce Wei tenor uke in solid maple 3 months ago. Fit and finish are superb. I did have to lower the action a tad at the nut and bridge. The sound continues to improve with each passing month. Would not hesitate to get another!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14089204672849055574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009842661178078975.post-88873231462191953002014-09-22T16:52:27.441-07:002014-09-22T16:52:27.441-07:00I have thought about the response from Congi Thu a...I have thought about the response from Congi Thu and have decided to write a follow-up review of these Ukuleles. <br />It is here:<br />http://thevillagewoodworker.blogspot.com.au/2014/09/bruce-wei-ukuleles-follow-up-review.html<br />The Village Woodworkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08357757946377220970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009842661178078975.post-76560608237230738182014-09-22T04:04:34.571-07:002014-09-22T04:04:34.571-07:00Hello Congi Thu,
yes indeed.
I have just come home...Hello Congi Thu,<br />yes indeed.<br />I have just come home from our local ukulele group, and I must say that the playing is still a pleasure.<br />I now play a Bruce Wei 8 string more than any other, and it has matured into a lovely instrument.<br />I am working on a tenor cutaway and will finish it in the next few months. Following that I hope to start an 8 string of my own construction, but am not sure that it will be as good as the one that I have at present.The Village Woodworkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08357757946377220970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009842661178078975.post-83507697660695793682014-09-22T03:00:20.979-07:002014-09-22T03:00:20.979-07:00Hi Tom
Two years now. The sound and volume keeps i...Hi Tom<br />Two years now. The sound and volume keeps improving?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05177253717226119371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009842661178078975.post-66664822439171793852013-10-22T03:51:59.792-07:002013-10-22T03:51:59.792-07:00I wish I could help you. As far as I know Bruce We...I wish I could help you. As far as I know Bruce Wei ukuleles are only sold via Ebay.<br />Check there and contact Bruce directly via ebay messaging. He may be able to give you contact details for Ho Chi Minh CityThe Village Woodworkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08357757946377220970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009842661178078975.post-64424395752670488282013-10-22T02:54:58.528-07:002013-10-22T02:54:58.528-07:00Hi, my friend lives in Saigon and she's lookin...Hi, my friend lives in Saigon and she's looking to buy a uke. This review tops a number of accounts solidifying Bruce Wei's reputation. Can I get contact details for either Bruce or a dealership in Saigon itself so I can hook her up? Thanks.Cromartyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08861789129420973068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009842661178078975.post-67289078584087543592013-09-29T22:33:47.496-07:002013-09-29T22:33:47.496-07:00Thanks JLRB and David for your comments. A timely...Thanks JLRB and David for your comments. A timely reminder from David - this is the first that I have heard of laminated timber being used in a Bruce Wei instrument, but I guess it was bound to happen sooner or later. There really is no substitute for solid timber in ukuleles though.The Village Woodworkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08357757946377220970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009842661178078975.post-44991822700245196862013-09-29T18:03:01.763-07:002013-09-29T18:03:01.763-07:00Hi Tom,
It's a really great review. I just br...Hi Tom, <br />It's a really great review. I just brought a tenor from him for a week. And I love all solid woods from his Uke but I just found one laminated wood ule was sold last week! So please check every time you want to buy now. Thank you very much. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12630851420566178689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009842661178078975.post-49789008983743454002013-09-27T01:58:31.861-07:002013-09-27T01:58:31.861-07:00Great review. I have had my Bruce Wei soprano for ...Great review. I have had my Bruce Wei soprano for about 6 months and have just bought another one. I agree it is a very high quality finish and I love the sound. Also very accurate. Cannot believe how little I paid really, considering how much pleasure it has already given me!JLRBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16145890399956258149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009842661178078975.post-17816050721167214142013-07-16T18:19:07.559-07:002013-07-16T18:19:07.559-07:00Thank you Oktavina.
I am not familiar with the dif...Thank you Oktavina.<br />I am not familiar with the different model numbers and what they represent. Remember that it is unlikely that these all come from the same factory, as the model of manufacture in Asia is to have smaller suppliers providing finished product for marketing through one outlet.<br />You could try contacting Bruce to ask what the differences are in the two models.<br />Since I wrote this review, I have gotten on with ukulele playing and have not kept up to date with model manufacture.<br />Good luck<br />TomThe Village Woodworkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08357757946377220970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009842661178078975.post-6996257593785584562013-07-16T17:42:41.311-07:002013-07-16T17:42:41.311-07:00Very helpful review.. Do you know what's the d...Very helpful review.. Do you know what's the difference between UG and UTT series? Which one better? Thanks.. <br /><br />OktavinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009842661178078975.post-56688728144037731572013-02-05T14:29:46.757-08:002013-02-05T14:29:46.757-08:00Thanks Tom, do you have Bruce's direct email a...Thanks Tom, do you have Bruce's direct email address, I tried to send him mine but Ebay would not send it through messages.... I want to tell him again to sign his Ukes and maybe put a label inside...<br /><br />Do you use a humidifier in the case?<br />I am in California, and don't want it to distort, we do not have extreme wet humidity but it does get hot and dry.<br /><br />I expect my first Uke from Bruce any day<br />Thanks,<br /><br />Donovan<br /><br />donofish@yahoo.comDonovanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10061442198382451554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009842661178078975.post-78202149445729818562013-01-31T18:49:36.017-08:002013-01-31T18:49:36.017-08:00Thanks Donovan.
The ukuleles have grown with playi...Thanks Donovan.<br />The ukuleles have grown with playing. The sound has matured and has a lovely deeper tone from when they were new. Still bright though.<br />We have had extremes of heat here - months of dry weather then >43 degrees C for many days, and still exceptionally dry.<br />To be followed by 12 inches of rain in four days, and unbelievable humidity.<br />The ukes have handled these extremes easily.<br />I have had no problems at all.<br />Cheers<br />TomThe Village Woodworkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08357757946377220970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7009842661178078975.post-73156010481061459952013-01-31T15:34:26.136-08:002013-01-31T15:34:26.136-08:00Great review,I am a beginner Uke player, but an av...Great review,I am a beginner Uke player, but an avid woodworker and from Bruce's photos I could see the quality... I have heard some reviews the speak of later damage do to moisture problems... how are yours holding up?<br /><br />I have a Tenor on the way UTT-761 the back and sides are Rosewood with the back having multiple strips glued together with rounded bottom edges, I paid $54.00 and $60.00 shipping<br /><br />i wrote to Bruce telling him that he needs to sign the head stock "Bruce Wei Uke" I label the inside, his work is so nice I think one day they will be collectible...<br /><br />great review, Thanks,<br />Donovan<br />Donovanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10061442198382451554noreply@blogger.com