thanks.
The kit I'm building requires a little bit of ability but not much. I did the inlay just so it was a bit custom. I'm weird like that.
there are multiple kits out there.
http://www.hanalimastore.com/servlet/Detail?no=65
this kit is very simple. glue some parts on, finish it and you're done.
http://www.hanalimastore.com/servlet/Detail?no=86
this is the kit I'm building. it requires a bit more work but nothing too difficult.
here is a link to a step by step of the kit I'm doing.
http://www.carrotcreek.com/ukulele/ukulele_draft.htm
http://www.hanalimastore.com/servlet/Detail?no=91
this kit requires ALOT more work.
the more work required by the kit, the more tools you need. that's really the only difference. QUOTE]
And the less work required by the kit, the more expensive the kit
the more work required by the kit, the more tools you need. that's really the only difference. QUOTE]
And the less work required by the kit, the more expensive the kit
the less expensive kits have less expensive parts....like plywood, vs. solid wood. which is kinda funny cause plywood cost more to make then raw lumber..
the more work required by the kit, the more tools you need. that's really the only difference. You need to build some jigs to bend the side and side bending takes some experience to get it right. You need to cut the sound hole and this requires some tools. You need to glue and shape the neck, drill the holes (in the correct place) for the tuning pegs, etc.
It can surely be done, just know what your getting into before you buy the wood is what I'm saying..
Someone on another site suggested Seahorse Ukulele Company, Seattle as a name for mine. the acronym would be S.U.C.S. ahaha