First one this year

Timbuck

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It's taken ages to get back making style "O" sopranos again :) just couldn't get motivated..but anyway here is the first.
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Those strings look so evenly spaced at the bridge! ;)

Ken, your craftsmanship is always an inspiration. Love the look of this one.
 
David, what is the thinking behind the x-bracing shown on the ukulele in your avatar? The standard bracing pattern for a soprano would be a ladder brace either side of the sound-hole and a bridge patch. I'm interested to know why you decided upon an x-braced pattern?
 
Futch said:
The standard bracing pattern for a soprano would be a ladder brace either side of the sound-hole and a bridge patch.
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If we are talking about the Martin style soprano like the one Ken presented above, the "standard" is a bridge patch only. No bracing.
 
Ken, I see the pic of the vintage Martin, but where's the pic of yours? :) Seriously, though she's a beauty.
 
Dominator said:
If we are talking about the Martin style soprano like the one Ken presented above, the "standard" is a bridge patch only. No bracing.
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No bracing on the soundboard of course, but you would have a brace either side of the sound hole.
 
Don't want to crash Tim's thread, he makes beautiful ukes.
The one in my avatar is just one I did with an x, no biggie, and it sounded great.
 
David Newton said:
Don't want to crash Tim's thread, he makes beautiful ukes.
The one in my avatar is just one I did with an x, no biggie, and it sounded great.
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Thanks David. I have heard that Gibson braced some of their ukes with an x pattern for a while, but have never seen anyone else do it. Didn't mean to question your methods, just interested. Your work looks lovely too.
 
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