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  • Nicholas J November 6, 2012 at 9:18pm
    Think 3/4 size. like a student nylon string guitar. For example: 24.75 (standard Gibby scale) * 0.75=18.56 scale length. I think you're safe at 20. I just built one at 21.5 inch scale and it's a perfect fit for my 10 year old. And like Tim stated, use the 18 rule (17.817) for any scale length. I have a nifty excel sheet I created that does all the math for you, but I haven't figured out how to post it on here yet.
  • Tim LaFave November 5, 2012 at 6:31pm

    Read my blog on "Creating your Own Scale Length" and learn how to use the "Rule of 18" to create any scale length you want. I do to size my necks to look in symmetry with smaller boxes.

  • Habanera Hal November 5, 2012 at 4:55pm

    Are they 3- or 4 string?  You can do a ukulele scale 13" (soprano), 15" (concert), 17" (tenor) that will suit them as they grow.  I'm building some tenor ukes right now as X-mas gifts for 11 & 8 year-old girls.

  • Wiley Rutledge November 5, 2012 at 2:10pm
    I would think their ages would make a difference in size but you might try a standard ukulele size. VSL is about 20" and you should find calculator at stew-mac or other sites online. You might look at mandolin charts too.
    • Jim Olean (JimO) > Wiley Rutledge November 5, 2012 at 6:02pm

      I agree, 20" seems to feel right.

  • OldNick November 5, 2012 at 2:09pm

    kids grow quick.  don't make something that will soon be too small for them.  

    • Jim Olean (JimO) > OldNick November 5, 2012 at 6:03pm

      going with 20".  thanks for the input.

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