Kevin Waldron
Well-known member
Someone mentioned and Arch Top Ukulele and little interest appeared.
We thought about it and then we decided that we would tackle it anyway. So for several weeks now we have been designing an instrument. We have finished all the drawings, and will this weekend attempt to cut the molds/plates.
I'm including several of the drawings for those interested. It is a tenor size, neck angle is 3.5 degree negative angle, bridge height will be right at 5/8" from top with neck angle. Top Plate is .71" rise from the ends and it does have re-curve in the top and back plates. Top/back thickness is approximate .15" preliminary. We will know more after we get the plates cut. We are also working on a cut-a-way but it is not as simple as simply slicing the outside perimeter and adding the curve if you want the re-curve and thickness to continue all around the edges.
Blessings,
Kevin
We thought about it and then we decided that we would tackle it anyway. So for several weeks now we have been designing an instrument. We have finished all the drawings, and will this weekend attempt to cut the molds/plates.
I'm including several of the drawings for those interested. It is a tenor size, neck angle is 3.5 degree negative angle, bridge height will be right at 5/8" from top with neck angle. Top Plate is .71" rise from the ends and it does have re-curve in the top and back plates. Top/back thickness is approximate .15" preliminary. We will know more after we get the plates cut. We are also working on a cut-a-way but it is not as simple as simply slicing the outside perimeter and adding the curve if you want the re-curve and thickness to continue all around the edges.
Blessings,
Kevin