MDF Box Ukes
EgyptPunk & I are thinking about bulding using Romeo & Juliet (MDF) box. Anyone have a uke sound sample of a build with MDF? I've only used wood boxes previously.
Read more…EgyptPunk & I are thinking about bulding using Romeo & Juliet (MDF) box. Anyone have a uke sound sample of a build with MDF? I've only used wood boxes previously.
Read more…I am helping my daughter build a 5-string long-neck gas can banjo. It needs a truss rod, and we are doing this the found parts and hardware store way. We have an appropriate, small mild steel bar to embed as a non-adjustable truss rod -- sort of…
Read more…Hey, everyone! I am considering a uke build and am undecided about how to go about making a bridge and saddle. The advanced search capabilities aren't great, so I thought I'd ask: What are your favorite methods for creating a uke bridge and saddle??
Read more…I am a novice at electronics but would love to try and make some amps without having to solder every component. Several posts on CBN reference prefabricated Chinese made LM386 modules which are very inexpensive, but it is very difficult sorting out…
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Scott your uke projects look great, you'll have to post some finished pics of the collection.
Hi, Scott. I like your builds and photos. I'm glad to have you as a CBN friend.
Hi and thanks, I will be listing the pickups on my site at homemade-guitars.com or reddogguitars.com
they will be up there soon!
piezos do not ohm out by the way
my piezo did the same thing , until i installed an onboard buffer circuit . i used a tillman . all the parts are available at radio shack . you can do a quick test to see if this will work for you , i think this should work but ... it may not until its installed inside , but ... try a guitar effects pedal that has a built in buffer . if that stops the hum , consider an onboard buffer or boost circuit . piezo is a lower output than a mag pu ... would it HURT ? the battery will last an awful long time , you COULD go with a rechargable , install a jack to recharge and an led meter as well , if you wanted to go all out . i added a headphone amp to mine . the battery lasts for years . google tillman http://tinyurl.com/nfrjlw3