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$5.00 Thrift Shop Find

Posted by Uncle John on February 14, 2015 at 5:48pm
The bridge was off the body and the saddle was gone. It was a child's six string.I re-glued the bridge. Did a CBG style bolt saddle. Made a tail piece. Cut two new string slots in the nut and converted it to a Baritone uke.Plays and sounds surprisingly well. Will offer it to my cousin who plays CBGs.
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  • Uncle John February 15, 2015 at 5:18pm

    A wee bit pricey for a bargain, Wes.  You taught me something, Dave.   Gary, I almost always stick to CBGs and related here on CBN.  So, no. 

  • gary sheldon February 15, 2015 at 5:05pm

    UJ,

      Can we look forward to a video of you playing your new instrument?

  • Dave Lynas February 15, 2015 at 4:33pm
    I like these classicals as the bridge falls in the center of the lower bout. Perfect for a conversion to a reso. or faux reso.
  • Uncle John February 15, 2015 at 4:26pm

    Thanks, Wes, Thumper and Dave.    Dave, this brand is Austin and the label says made in China.   They might put several different brand names on the same instruments.   But I also have an inexpensive Austin mando that I bought used.  It sounds like a higher dollar mando.  I like Austins. 

  • Dave Lynas February 15, 2015 at 4:19pm
    Nice Uncle. I've got one of these too. Up in the closet waiting it's turn. Good find.
  • Thumper February 15, 2015 at 11:43am

    Nice work and repurposing of something allegedly "used up" by it's previous owner !!!

  • Uncle John February 15, 2015 at 8:53am

    Thanks Gary and Pick.   It sounds way better than it has a right to.

  • the anonymous pick February 14, 2015 at 11:32pm

    :-o

  • gary sheldon February 14, 2015 at 10:26pm

    I am so envyous.

  • gary sheldon February 14, 2015 at 10:25pm

    Nice find.  Nice work.

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