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Manchild by Eels - Ukulele Cover

2,079 views · Published 15 March 2012 · 3:09 · Indexed 11 October 2026

Channel: julesmail67 · 2012 · Music

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I did the transcription of this song an age ago. Nothing fancy just put it into G so that the bottom (re-entrant) string matched the way the guitar sounds on the original. It also helps the descending part in the chorus-type section if you play it on the uke in G.

Anyroad...I sat on it as I was never confident of the vocal melody, still not, and it shows. But its a great song to play, very soothing - rather strangely!

The Uke is a Lanikai LU-21T. Not bad sounding, apologies for the inter string intonation - I really could have tuned it better. 
Just one downer on the model. I know its a cheaper Lanikai Uke but the finish on the frets is awful! They're not dressed at all well. Very sharp at the edges. Some of the models I played were so bad I honestly thought I was at risk of splicing me hand up moving around the neck! So do check if you're thinking of getting one!

Oh and quietly mentioned...hope my good friend, big time Eels fan, and bizarrely related pal Matt enjoys my attempt. Cheers Pal!

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