My second cb build - Tenor Uke

This is build #2 for me. The neck is maple and the fretboard is indian rosewood. I had 2 Brick House cigar boxes to work with so I made a "practice" cbu for my Dad, which is technically the first. This one I made for my boyfriend who is a blues guitar player (Mighty Lester) and had mentioned in passing that he wanted a uke to play around with. I've never made an instrument before but as I was shopping for a uke online somehow I ran across some old CBG plans and I was hooked. CBN and other sites (C.B.Gitty, YouTube!) were so helpful with lots of good tips and tricks and different ways of doing things. I think it came out pretty well, surprised him with it for Christmas. :) Can't wait to make another one!
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  • Beautiful work. If that's only your second build then I'm curious to know where you developed your skills.

  • Sweet!  I love the Brick House boxes.  I have several that are awaiting their transformation.

  • That is really first rate.  I have a Brickhouse waiting to be a tenor uke one day.  Hope I do nearly as well as you did.

  • Absolutely beautiful! Excellent box choice! I'm a fan of Brick House boxes for instruments. Very nice build!

  • "Uuuuhhh what a lucky man, he was.........."

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