uke resonator cones
Hi guys I am looking to buy a uke resonater cone and cover plate,does anyone know of a reasonable priced one please Mal
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1st uke progress pic
The uke I am making for my wife. neck is walnut stained poplar. bridge and nut is walnut, fretboard and heel is red oak, aluminum tailpeice. Have lots to do yet. few more weeks to go. scale is 19"
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Parts Uke
So at church this morning my Sunday school teacher gave me his 5 year old's Uke that he broke and won't play. The "broke" part is actually just a screw missing from the center of a tuner. Pretty sure I can fix that no problem. My question though is t
Read more…Gourd Ukes!
Came across these on another forum. Pretty cool!
http://bushcraftusa.com/forum/showthread.php?p=690555#post690555
Read more…Big mistake Indi !
Well, I'l let that be a lesson to me! At least I caught it before it was too late. So, I based my first Uke design on the measurements I copied from a commercially made Uke I have but have never really played. While double checking my bridge placemen
Read more…Finished uke, learned a lot! Thanks for all the help.
Papillon is a 14" scale soprano. This is the second fingerboard. Will post photos of first one on wall of shame later! This one is right on and it plays great! Thank you all for your help on this. Hope you like it.
How long?
This may seem like a stoopid question, so I apologise in advance, but better to check ...
Making CBG #2, it was just going to abe a "better" version of #1 for thrashing about on 3 strings.
Then it dawned on me:
I do have a mahalo uke, and I have - i
Read more…Bridge style
Thank you for all the input from my last post, I've decided to use a non tapered neck. Now I am trying to decide on a bridge style. I'm torn between a traditional Uke bridge/saddle or a separate bridge and string pins. Any input on pros/cons of eithe
Read more…Electric Cigaar Box Ukulele
Hello all. Has anyone done this? Is there a how to somewhere in the bowels of this site. I need a bone head version!! Let's talk. jh
Read more…To taper or not to taper, that is the question.
I'm doing my first Uke and wonder what the opinions are about using a straight neck, like a piece of 1x2, vs. using a tapered neck like a "real" uke would have. It is going to be a soprano, so I'm concerned about not having enough room on the fingerb
Read more…My first Uke build
I am nearly done with my first build. You can follow the progress on the album in my page.
The box is a Romeo Y Julietta. The neck is mahogany, the top is catalpa and the fretboard and bridge are rosewood. I've used the Kathy Matsushita web
Read more…'Resonator' Uke Pics
Started an experiment....kinda a hybrid Uke Banjo/Resonator Type thing, using a can inserted into a box. Anyone got pics of some resonator Uke creations? I'm looking for ideas and inspiration.
Read more…Steel strings?
Using my handy string gauge calculator, I figure:
G - 13
C - 20
E - 16
A - 12
My little Indian Tabac ukes are soooo quiet, I'm contemplating switching out to steel strings. Currently I have those black GHS nylon ones on there, but I don't think
Read more…dead sound
I am not quite done with my uke but i went ahead and strung it up to see how it would sound, when i play it it makes a deadened sound thats not very clear does anyone know whats making this happen and can i fix it?
Read more…SECOND BUILD TENOR UKE - THE EDUCATION CONTINUES.
Finally finished. There is no such thing as a cheep cigar box. The newer ones are made with plywood and do not offer a good sound board. This box had both the top and bottom sliced off and replaced with Western Red Cedar, for the top, and 1/4" birch
Read more…bridge type
Does the type of bridge affect the sound? i have seen the strings attached on a bridge on the soundboard or they will be attached to the tail piece and laid across the bridge. What are the differences and the reason for doing one or the other, and ar
Read more…First Ukulele Build
Hi Gang,
I have been lurking for some time. I'm getting ready to buld a ukulele for the 5 year old daughter. Can anyone reccomend any good plans? The ones I have found so far are very old and don't have a lot of detail.
Thanks
Read more…FIRST BUILD TENOR UKE - DONE! NICE EDUCATIONAL PROJECT. HAVE A QUESTION FOR THE NEXT ONE.
Attached are photos of the ukulele I had started before the holidays. The biggest mistake I had made was the placement of the bridge. Some how - and I still do not know why - it was off about 1/4 inch to the left. To correct the problem I moved the s
Read more…Aquila Bionylon Strings
Has anyone tried the new Aquila Bionylon strings on their ukes? I’ve been using the Aquila Nylgut strings exclusively for a while now and have been happy. The Bionylon are supposed to have a warmer and more mellow sound than the Nylgut, but I’m wonde
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