new uke restoration job

Strummin simon · Feb 2, 2012

Hi guys,

the latest uke restoration job is now up on my blog, for those interested, its an old English Banjo Uke.

info is here

http://ukulelerestorationbarn.blogspot.com/2012/01/best-repair-job-yet.html

sorry i am not able to post pictures direct on here

comments gladly accepted

Pete Beardsley · Feb 2, 2012

I'm assuming you weren't actually using it to bake a cake on the stove top!

You'd need to put it in the oven for that. (Sorry couldn't help myself!)
On a less flippant note, it looks pretty nice. How did you repair the damage at the end of the fretboard near the body joint? And what did you re-finish the fretboard with?

ukeeku · Feb 2, 2012

did you take a 6 hook and make it a 10 hook? If so good job. Looks great. a new head is a bear to do, all looks perfect.

Strummin simon · Feb 3, 2012

thanks fellas,

i filled the fretboard with wood filler, replaced the frets. then painted the fretboard.

the head has extra hooks attached. it did have 6, i bought new ones, and just drilled holes to make it a 10 hook job!

then the whole thing was stripped down, sanded and finished with coats of Tru-oil.

Hippie Dribble · Feb 3, 2012

wow Simon, fabulous job mate. Looks awesome+++. Give us a sound bite when you get a chance...

mm stan · Feb 3, 2012

Nice Job...something to be proud of...Wow

Strummin simon · Feb 3, 2012

its already been sent back to its owner.

the sound was as you would expect. very LOUD![/SIZE]

Pete Beardsley · Feb 3, 2012

Thanks for the info Simon. Lovely job.

Strummin simon · Feb 6, 2012

quick update.

The owner received the uke...very excited.

opened the box to find it the neck smashed in half.

this uke hasnt just been dropped, its totally destroyed.

thanks alot Hermes

Pete Beardsley · Feb 6, 2012

That sucks! I really do hate the cavalier attitude of couriers. Is it repairable or will it be left to rest peacefully?

Strummin simon · Feb 6, 2012

luckily enough i actually have another neck from the same make of uke in my spares cupboard.

the owner is prepared to pay for another 2 lots of postage. i am going to provide, and fit the neck for free.

it was too much of a job to give up on it, and the uke had sentimental value too.

before anyone tells me...yes from now on i will only send packages insured for their full value.
thanks again Hermes. the £20 compo really helps.

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