tattwo
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This is the start of my second build. I bought this Myrtlewood gunstock blank for $75.00. It was cut in 1987. I was able to get 4 full Tenor sets out of it.
From Gunstock to Ukulele 2nd build
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fahrner
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Lookin' good Tatwo.
Guess what I'm a little surprised at is, I thought myrtle wood grew on trees up in your part of the country.
I expected to take a ride up one of these days and harvest some myrtle from along side the highway.
Not so, eh?
So, is $75.00 a bargin for what you got? It looks great and look forward to your results.
Fred
Guess what I'm a little surprised at is, I thought myrtle wood grew on trees up in your part of the country.
I expected to take a ride up one of these days and harvest some myrtle from along side the highway.
Not so, eh?
So, is $75.00 a bargin for what you got? It looks great and look forward to your results.
Fred
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tattwo
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My progress. I cant wait to strum it
Dusepo
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Looks beautiful so far!
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tattwo
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fahrner
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A fine looking weapon you've built there Tattwo. Beautiful.
Nice touch on the heel cap.
There's just something poetic about going from gun stock to ukulele.
Nice touch on the heel cap.
There's just something poetic about going from gun stock to ukulele.
Ken W
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Yep...kind of a "swords into plowshares" feel to the build. Great work!
Steve vanPelt
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Very pretty. I love that heel cap, it looks great. Can't wait to hear it.
Dane
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Now you must give it a gun name like Ol' Betsy.
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tattwo
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Finished the Gunstock Pineapple. I still need to let it settle in and ajust the action. It sounds great. Its was my first head stock inlay
Doug W
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Great job! Inspires me to get moving on my first one. Can you translate your headstock inlay for us?
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Pete Howlett
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Great build - some style advice: small dots always look elegant and shaping the bridge ends helps to 'lighten' the look. Look at the Lyon and Healy designs for inspiration...
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