Here are some pics of the first uke to be shaping up in my shop..
After I joined the soundboard to the body, I realized the braces were too heavy. After they were trimmed much further, the tap tone of the body so far, gained a lot of depth. I am a little scared to trim the braces further, though they probably could take it. Next time round I will make a heavier lining, this profile seems weak and small. I will likely add some small discreet tabs to reinforce the bracing, especially since the top will have a 2-3mm band of shell purfling.
This uke will be bound in Bocote. I love this Cocobolo, it is from some veneer I cut about 5 years ago, leftover from a project.
Might do a Bocote fingerboard, not sure yet. Neck is Spanish Cedar. This one will be a bolt on neck.
After I joined the soundboard to the body, I realized the braces were too heavy. After they were trimmed much further, the tap tone of the body so far, gained a lot of depth. I am a little scared to trim the braces further, though they probably could take it. Next time round I will make a heavier lining, this profile seems weak and small. I will likely add some small discreet tabs to reinforce the bracing, especially since the top will have a 2-3mm band of shell purfling.
This uke will be bound in Bocote. I love this Cocobolo, it is from some veneer I cut about 5 years ago, leftover from a project.
Might do a Bocote fingerboard, not sure yet. Neck is Spanish Cedar. This one will be a bolt on neck.