#3 build : the Geekulele

Coquecigrue

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Hi everyone !

I'm a french amateur uke builder and I just wanted to share with you guys my third ukulele build. It's a concert I made for a friend who likes computer stuff and old video games.

Back-sides : padduk
Top : Engelmann spruce
Neck : african mahogany
Bindings : curly maple
Rosette and headstock veneer : indian rosewood
Fretboard and bridge : kingwood
Space invaders inlays : bloodwood
Pacman mosaic back strip : louro preto, pearwood, lemon tree, maple.

The finish is french polish, using platina shellac from Stewmac.
Almost everything was made with handtools (the only powertools I have are a drill and a scroll saw).

This message gives me the opportunity to thank every builder here, professionnal or amateur, and especially Mr Howlett for the very informative videos he shares on youtube. You all are inspiring !

So, here are the pics, and a link to a sound sample (where you can hear I spend more time building than playing !)

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That back is awesome! Thank you for sharing!
 
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Nice one.
 
Awesome! What a friend. Wanna be my friend? I love concerts. ;)
 
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