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The Best Ukulele for Beginners

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By Brent Butterworth Verified
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Still looking? See more results on Wirecutter. We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter By Brent Butterworth Brent Butterworth is a writer dedicated to audio gear and musical instruments. He has been playing the ukulele for more than 50 years. FYI We are no longer updating this article. The products mentioned may be limited in availability.
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Our Favorite Ways to Protect and Show Off Your Vinyl Records

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By Brent Butterworth Verified
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Back in the 1970s, I found little to admire about my dad’s taste in music, but his devotion to his music collection was impressive. I remember him spending hours gently cleaning his records over the kitchen sink with a super-soft cloth and a special fluid he’d concocted. Woe to me if he ever found a record sitting flat, shoved into a sleeve unprotected, or left on the turntable overnight. He insisted that all records deserved to be treated like heirlooms — even my copy of Kiss’s Destroyer.
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Trouble Hearing TV Dialogue? The Right Soundbar Can Help.

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By Brent Butterworth Verified
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Hearing loss is a growing problem — not just for rock stars but also for people all over the world. Eventually, everyone will lose some of their hearing. One of the first times people tend to notice the difference is when they have trouble understanding dialogue while watching TV, a situation they often attempt to correct by turning up the volume — and in the process, driving other family members out of the room.
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