I have an inexpensive baritone ukulele which I have in open tuning to mimic a banjo. I'm trying to learn how to work on instruments, and decided to try to add a fifth string, to more closely mimic the banjo.
I installed a Grover, and that went well. I was able to file down the nut in order to make space for the re-organized strings.
However the bridge has only holes drilled for four strings. Because of the way it is designed I don't see how I could read drill the bridge. I am thinking I will need to drill three holes into the body at the bridge in order to attach the strings. Does this seem right? I'm curious if anyone has any advice on this. I realize this is not the best way to do something like this, it's more about me developing confidence on a beater instrument, while trying something silly but hopefully fun.
Thanks!
Ben
I installed a Grover, and that went well. I was able to file down the nut in order to make space for the re-organized strings.
However the bridge has only holes drilled for four strings. Because of the way it is designed I don't see how I could read drill the bridge. I am thinking I will need to drill three holes into the body at the bridge in order to attach the strings. Does this seem right? I'm curious if anyone has any advice on this. I realize this is not the best way to do something like this, it's more about me developing confidence on a beater instrument, while trying something silly but hopefully fun.
Thanks!
Ben