Semi-Uke Kit Build - Cigar Box Nation2024-03-29T15:04:47Zhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/semi-uke-build?groupUrl=cigarboxukulele&commentId=2592684%3AComment%3A2944536&groupId=2592684%3AGroup%3A131819&feed=yes&xn_auth=noYes, I built a Tenor and that…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2017-10-06:2592684:Comment:29546802017-10-06T20:06:46.045ZBrian Revelshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/BrianRevels
<p>Yes, I built a Tenor and that's what these strings were for. Scale length is spot on at 17 inches from nut to bridge. I think the fret buzz is caused by the height of the nut. </p>
<p>Yes, I built a Tenor and that's what these strings were for. Scale length is spot on at 17 inches from nut to bridge. I think the fret buzz is caused by the height of the nut. </p> The buzz shouldn't be the nut…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2017-10-06:2592684:Comment:29547422017-10-06T15:44:50.138ZKigarhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/Kigar
<p>The buzz shouldn't be the nut, when fretting it is out of the picture. It is probably touching the next fret or another close by. If you lay a straight edge on them you could see if one is high or low.</p>
<p>Never used that tuning, only the standard gCEA, For the C string, the strings match your scale length, right?</p>
<p>The buzz shouldn't be the nut, when fretting it is out of the picture. It is probably touching the next fret or another close by. If you lay a straight edge on them you could see if one is high or low.</p>
<p>Never used that tuning, only the standard gCEA, For the C string, the strings match your scale length, right?</p> My edits didn't save from thi…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2017-10-06:2592684:Comment:29547352017-10-06T15:20:19.402ZBrian Revelshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/BrianRevels
<p>My edits didn't save from this morning. I currently have the strings tuned GECA, which sounds fine, but I have to form certain chords with that in mind.</p>
<p>As far as the fret buzz, it's mainly for the highest A string, though the others still buzz (they just aren't nearly as noticeable when fretting and strumming). </p>
<p>My edits didn't save from this morning. I currently have the strings tuned GECA, which sounds fine, but I have to form certain chords with that in mind.</p>
<p>As far as the fret buzz, it's mainly for the highest A string, though the others still buzz (they just aren't nearly as noticeable when fretting and strumming). </p> Ok, I finally got to the stor…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2017-10-06:2592684:Comment:29546292017-10-06T12:27:20.566ZBrian Revelshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/BrianRevels
<p>Ok, I finally got to the store earlier this week and bout some Aquila strings. The strange thing is that I can't get the larger C string to tune up to that. It doesn't seem to want to stretch.</p>
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<p>The other issue I have is fret buzz when fretting the first fret (and only first fret). I imagine that has something to do with the nut (which I will probably try replacing). It's a bone nut, but doesn't seem to be working well with this build.</p>
<p>Ok, I finally got to the store earlier this week and bout some Aquila strings. The strange thing is that I can't get the larger C string to tune up to that. It doesn't seem to want to stretch.</p>
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<p>The other issue I have is fret buzz when fretting the first fret (and only first fret). I imagine that has something to do with the nut (which I will probably try replacing). It's a bone nut, but doesn't seem to be working well with this build.</p> Thanks everyone. It will prob…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2017-09-19:2592684:Comment:29448782017-09-19T12:10:52.755ZBrian Revelshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/BrianRevels
<p>Thanks everyone. It will probably be later in the week before I can get to the music store for some strings. But I will be sure to post back here how things work out as soon as I can. </p>
<p>Thanks everyone. It will probably be later in the week before I can get to the music store for some strings. But I will be sure to post back here how things work out as soon as I can. </p> I've only used Aguila nygut s…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2017-09-19:2592684:Comment:29451252017-09-19T11:46:07.643ZBob Johnstonhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/RobertBobJohnston
<p>I've only used Aguila nygut strings because my <span style="font-size: 13px;"> (store bought) ukes stay in tune a lot longer. Let me know how the pre-built tenor neck works out. I'm leaning toward buying several for Christmas present builds for my grandchildren. Got them some Oscar Schmitt concert ukes a couple of years ago.</span></p>
<p>I've only used Aguila nygut strings because my <span style="font-size: 13px;"> (store bought) ukes stay in tune a lot longer. Let me know how the pre-built tenor neck works out. I'm leaning toward buying several for Christmas present builds for my grandchildren. Got them some Oscar Schmitt concert ukes a couple of years ago.</span></p> Agree with Kalmario on all po…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2017-09-18:2592684:Comment:29448872017-09-18T23:33:59.244ZKigarhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/Kigar
Agree with Kalmario on all points. Even brand name strings are maybe $6. Definitely get tenor length and watch the g string as it can be high or low especially for tenors.
Agree with Kalmario on all points. Even brand name strings are maybe $6. Definitely get tenor length and watch the g string as it can be high or low especially for tenors. A) check they are not soprano…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2017-09-18:2592684:Comment:29445362017-09-18T20:08:10.759ZKalmariohttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/Kalmario
<p>A) check they are not soprano strings</p>
<p>B) buy some expensive strings, strings affect the sound quality on ukulele way more than you would think</p>
<p>C) lower the nut. you can always put a shim under it.</p>
<p>D) good luck</p>
<p>A) check they are not soprano strings</p>
<p>B) buy some expensive strings, strings affect the sound quality on ukulele way more than you would think</p>
<p>C) lower the nut. you can always put a shim under it.</p>
<p>D) good luck</p>