Harold O.
Well-known member
UAS has found it's way to my house, so I decided to answer the call with two hands. Using this forum, Hana Lima I'a, and Waverly Ukes, I ventured forth and built this soprano kit.
I ordered it through Hana Lima, but it's a Stew-Mac kit with pre-bent sides. I also have a Hana Lima kit with straight pieces for my next attempt.
Many lessons were learned along the way, some expected, some not. Research cannot replace practice. The results are pleasing. The only real trouble is that the top has a slight inward bow to it along one of the short bouts.
Sound results are forthcoming due to the new strings being installed just today. But the sustain is good. I chronicled the build at my website:
http://www.westhillswood.com/ukulele-build.html
Any suggestions on what to look out for during Build II are appreciated.
I ordered it through Hana Lima, but it's a Stew-Mac kit with pre-bent sides. I also have a Hana Lima kit with straight pieces for my next attempt.
Many lessons were learned along the way, some expected, some not. Research cannot replace practice. The results are pleasing. The only real trouble is that the top has a slight inward bow to it along one of the short bouts.
Sound results are forthcoming due to the new strings being installed just today. But the sustain is good. I chronicled the build at my website:
http://www.westhillswood.com/ukulele-build.html
Any suggestions on what to look out for during Build II are appreciated.