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Permalink Reply by Jim Morris on June 15, 2016 at 1:39am

http://www.cigarboxnation.com/video/cardboard-cigar-box-uke

This one's made from an all cardboard box. I suspect MDF might have a similar sound.

Permalink Reply by Kentucky Mojo on June 15, 2016 at 5:54am

Hey Scott-

Yes sir, I have used an Arturo Fuente Box that has a MDF top on it. It came out really nice tone wise. I do not use through box necks, I attach the neck to the box. I tried to get the video link/address, but it only pulls up my page videos. It's the 3rd video on the page with the white AF box with one sound hole. 

https://www.facebook.com/KentuckyMojo/videos

Good luck, I'm sure it will be fine. I have used several with MDF, and the tone is nice. It takes a little bigger sound hole to really project sound nicely. 

Permalink Reply by Jim Morris on June 15, 2016 at 8:10am

Yup, that sounded real nice KY Mojo!

Permalink Reply by Kentucky Mojo on November 4, 2016 at 9:08am

Thanks! The top on this Punch (After Dinner English Market) box is actually thinner than most, and I think it's what gives it the tone and volume that's unique to this build, even though the body is thinner (but larger width and length). I ordered 2 more of these boxes! That being said... you just never know ;)

Permalink Reply by Scott W on June 15, 2016 at 3:50pm

Thank yu both for the input. Nice work, gents!

Permalink Reply by Will King on June 16, 2016 at 7:21am

Hi Scott....I uploaded a sound sample of my baritone ukulele with a Masonite top....The video is on the main video page..

Permalink Reply by Kentucky Mojo on November 4, 2016 at 9:12am

This is the box I am referring to... It is my latest build with an MDF!

https://youtu.be/El3GeN9y3-A