Just curious if you all think there would be any kind of market for ukes like this. It's a baritone, 20 1/8" scale. Maple sides, back, and neck. Spruce top. Bubinga fretboard and bridge. Black nitrocellulose finish with white bound body, neck, and headstock. Pearl Inlays, Grover tuners. Very clear, bright sounding, loud. Holds tune very well.
Just building one for the fun of it has turned into an obsession and I will constantly be building instruments whether I can sell them or not. Just curious what you all thought. Next one will same body style, but maybe mahogany w/cedar top. I think I will test out some true oil as a finish as I really don't enjoy working with nitrocellulose lacquer. I have no earthly idea what one would even charge for an instrument like that. Other than just labor and basic parts, I have access to a family member's cabinet shop and scraps of some cool exotic woods so my costs are minimal. My wife doesn't understand my building more than just one of them and thinks continued building is a waste of time if I'm not selling them.
I would appreciate any input.
Thanks,
Johnny
Just building one for the fun of it has turned into an obsession and I will constantly be building instruments whether I can sell them or not. Just curious what you all thought. Next one will same body style, but maybe mahogany w/cedar top. I think I will test out some true oil as a finish as I really don't enjoy working with nitrocellulose lacquer. I have no earthly idea what one would even charge for an instrument like that. Other than just labor and basic parts, I have access to a family member's cabinet shop and scraps of some cool exotic woods so my costs are minimal. My wife doesn't understand my building more than just one of them and thinks continued building is a waste of time if I'm not selling them.
I would appreciate any input.
Thanks,
Johnny