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Ukes For Gand kids

Started by Rupe Power. Last reply by Sal Monella Nov 11, 2022. 3 Replies 0 Likes

Hello from Nova ScotiaI have three grand daughters 8, 3 and 2 yrs old. I would like to build a Uke for each of them. Can anyone recommend a size or type.thanksContinue

Gitaulele

Started by Brown Water Jerry (Rice). Last reply by Kigar Mar 21, 2020. 1 Reply 0 Likes

I saw something the other day that qued my interest. If you capo a regular guitar at the fifth fret you basically have a uke. So.... if I saw a fret board at the fifth fret and put the bridge the…Continue

Semi-Uke Kit Build

Started by Brian Revels. Last reply by Brian Revels Oct 6, 2017. 8 Replies 1 Like

So, I have been building Cigar Box Guitars, Canjos, Dulcijos,and Diddley Bows for a few years now. I wanted to try my hand at a Ukulele.I found a tenor uke maple neck with a pre-fretted rosewood…Continue

ideal narrow of the box?

Started by jose garcia paredes. Last reply by Kigar Sep 3, 2017. 3 Replies 0 Likes

Hi! i have a cigar box 22,5 x20x 5 cm...... Is good choice for a soprano uke? Thanks!Continue

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Comment by Niels Clyde on December 23, 2009 at 10:50am: Just finished my first uke. My 6 year old granddaughter wanted a "guitar" for her birthday, I thought a uke might be a better fit.

Comment by Chris Ellbogen on December 23, 2009 at 9:05am: Nice one! Is the moon a sound hole?

Comment by Shelley on December 23, 2009 at 8:59am: Nice one...
Love the little palm trees!
Merry Christmas,
Shelley.

Comment by John Nagy on December 23, 2009 at 8:45am: It done! My first ukulele!!! Wow, this is fun. Thank you to all the gave me some pointers... much appreciated. John

Comment by Andy Stone on November 26, 2009 at 3:30am: Shane, I can't see the 1910 uke but the 1920 one looks kind of familier!
Thanks for posting!

Comment by Bill Lewis on November 10, 2009 at 7:26am: I think that those are going to be the plans i use. keeping it simple and gathering up parts to do it now.