First Uke - Sinker Redwood/Yew

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• Apr 2, 2014

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First post - I am currently teaching myself how to build instruments (slowly) and thought I would post my first uke which I am pleased with but have nothing to compare it too soundwise!
I have mostly built SS guitars/ bouzoukis to date and I think I have maybe left the top a bit thick.

Top: S Redwood
B/S: English Yew
F/B, Bridge, Headplate: Rosewood
Purfling: Multicoloured Rope
Rosette/Inlay: Gold Mirror
Neck: Cedrela
Finish: Morrells Pre-Cat

 

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• Apr 2, 2014

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It's really pretty! I love the rosette and purfling, and the veneer on the back of the headstock.

 

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• Apr 2, 2014

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That looks really nice. A lot better than my first uke

Where did you get those tuning pegs?

 

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• Apr 3, 2014

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Thanks! I think I got them from taisamlu on ebay

 

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• Apr 3, 2014

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Impressive work!!! It's a beauty for sure. The body appears to be quite deep, how deep are the ribs?

 

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• Apr 3, 2014

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Thanks granger, I didn't follow any plans - ribs are 80mm at tail 70mm at neck, seems just right to me!

 

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• Apr 3, 2014

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Galloway,

80 mm is just fine, must have been the camera angle. Once again, nice work.

 

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• Apr 21, 2014

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Wonderfully build.. how did you brace your top and how thick was the sinker redwood top?

thanks!!

 

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• Apr 21, 2014

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What type of finish did u use?

 

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• Apr 21, 2014

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Thanks hop-man. Bracing is just two transverse braces and a bridge patch. Top was just shy of 2mm. Finish is morrels pre cat lacquer

 

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• Apr 21, 2014

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any sound samples?

 

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• Apr 21, 2014

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Nice work. Gorgeous inlay!

 

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• Apr 26, 2014

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Very very nice.....

now a video please....