Fluke Conversion

Jerryc41 · Jun 26, 2019

A couple of weeks ago, I got this painted Fluke. Yesterday, I brought it to Magic Fluke, and they replaced the plastic fretboard with a wooden one. Last night, I replaced the standard tuners with Gotohs. Those two changes made a world of difference.

It has Worth Browns and a K&K pickup. A tip: If you install a pickup, don't put it on the flat bottom because it will no longer stand up. There are two possible ways I could try to correct this situation: recess the pickup or move it to the lower side, which would require plugging up the hole.

Croaky Keith · Jun 26, 2019

If you've already put the pickup in the bottom, try sticking some rubber feet on as well, so that it will still stand up.

Jerryc41 · Jun 26, 2019

Croaky Keith said:
If you've already put the pickup in the bottom, try sticking some rubber feet on as well, so that it will still stand up.

That's a good idea. I bought it with the pickup. Otherwise, it would be on the side. I'll look for stick-on feet.

AustinHing · Jun 27, 2019

Look so much better with the wooden fretboard with metal frets. Well done!

Jerryc41 · Jun 27, 2019

AustinHing said:
Look so much better with the wooden fretboard with metal frets. Well done!

Yes, it's much better that way. I wish they would standardize on the wooden board, with side markers.

I like your artwork, and I've decided to have a local artist and uke player paint one of mine. Deciding what to put on it will be tough - probably a Hawaiian scene, maybe a sunset.

AustinHing · Jun 28, 2019

Jerryc41 said:
Yes, it's much better that way. I wish they would standardize on the wooden board, with side markers.

I like your artwork, and I've decided to have a local artist and uke player paint one of mine. Deciding what to put on it will be tough - probably a Hawaiian scene, maybe a sunset.

I guess they want to market a weather proof uke but it’s cool that options can be done too. Sunset sounds great.

Thanks for liking!

Lacole · Jun 28, 2019

That’s a great looking ukulele. Is it a custom or one of their stock designs?

Jerryc41 · Jun 28, 2019

Lacole said:
That’s a great looking ukulele. Is it a custom or one of their stock designs?

I bought it from someone in CA who had it painted. He setup a Fluke & Flea museum online.
https://flukeandflea.tumblr.com/

I'm waiting for a used Fluke to arrive. I'm working with an artist/uke player who's going to paint a scene of some kind on it.

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