first act acoustic guitar into a baritone ukulele? Or a six string Uke?

Coleton33Music · Jul 23, 2011

I am wondering, Would this be possible? These first act guitars are just the right size. (30") Although where can I find strings for a six string ukulele?

Here's the link to the product- http://www.firstactdiscovery.com/products/guitars/guitarsacoustic/acoustic-guitar/

Mason671 · Jul 23, 2011

Aloha Coleton33Music!
Welcome to the UU. You can try the AQUILA 6-STRING BARITONE UKULELE SET or WORTH B6 SIX STRING UKE SET. I am curious as to how they sound on the First Act student guitars. Perhaps a sound byte or a YT video. Mahalo!

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TCK · Jul 23, 2011

I was going to do one with a First Act, but they are so cheaply made I balked. I was given the guitar, but once I factored in the new tuners (instead of plastic ones I knew would frustrate me), a new nut, a new saddle and strings, the Yamaha seemed pretty unbeat-able.
The guitar is now a birdhouse. Upcycled and enjoyed by a big Jay that lives in my yard

PhilUSAFRet · Jul 23, 2011

You may run into a problem with those 6 strings. A 6 string uke has two of it's strings in pairs, so not only do you need a new nut, but a new or highly modified saddle depending on the saddle design. Lots of nice, inexpensive baritones on Ebay. I picked up a drop-dead gorgeous, solid mahogany Koloa in our Marketplace for $125 with case.

mm stan · Jul 23, 2011

Aloha Coleton33 music,
Would be a whole lot easier, faster and better if you bought a 6 string Oscar Schmidt for 89.00 and way cheaper too...and you get the strings too....lol

Coleton33Music · Jul 24, 2011

Thanks for all the replies!

Well, I wanted to make one because I've been making ukuleles for the past month. I will probably make a new nut with wood, Like I have before... It makes it louder than a normal uke.

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