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Uke strings and tuners question:

Hello all, My current project is to build a mini dulci-tar which could be played by a very young child, have a look at this thread for more…

Started by Richey Kay

4 Sep 7, 2013
Reply by Titch the Clown

Great Tool

I just wanted to draw attention to a great tool I purchased last week.  I bought it from Stewart McDonald at www.stewmac.com.  It's a Preci…

Started by Paul Doug

3 Aug 29, 2013
Reply by Paul Doug

Uke Inside Bracing

I have had a few requests for Ukes lately.   Haven't built one for a couple or so years and I have only two.  I was wondering, do you put a…

Started by Paul Doug

10 Aug 26, 2013
Reply by terry harris

Uke string spacing

I want to build either a concert or tenor uke. Tenor I am thinking. So, I have built several 3 string cbg, and happy with it, and learning…

Started by HarleyTodd

6 Jul 31, 2013
Reply by HarleyTodd

Bloodwood Fretboard

I'm working on my plans for my first cigar box uke (a soprano) and I ran across bloodwood as a fretboard option. I could only find one exam…

Started by Jessicca McKelvey

4 Jul 2, 2013
Reply by Johnny Debit

Famous guitar players who started on the uke.

I was just thinking about what famous guitars players got their start by learning to play the ukulele before the guitar. Here are the names…

Started by Rob (Uker) Porras

1 Jun 13, 2013
Reply by Jessicca McKelvey

Slid uke

Morning guys,Have anyone no of any slide tutaoials for the ukulele,there are plenty of guys playing slide on you tube but none as i can see…

Started by Mal Chilvers

17 Apr 17, 2013
Reply by Yellowbelly Flatt

CB Uke Build Started

Hey all! Been playing ukulele for a few months now, and I decided that I have to build a cigar box uke!   Going to start with this box:    …

Started by Jim Dickison

19 Apr 7, 2013
Reply by Jim Dickison

Cohiba Red Dot

Hi guys Areally good friend of mine made for me this really great resonator uke,which I am delited with. It's a great guy called Shane Wags…

Started by Mal Chilvers

2 Mar 6, 2013
Reply by J-Peg

C.B.ukulele luthier

Hi guysDue to my health I am unable to make my own cigar box intrerment,I have recenly bough a couple of factory made ukes that are great b…

Started by Mal Chilvers

2 Feb 5, 2013
Reply by Mal Chilvers

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