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That was fun to watch. Having made 8 violins myself when I was a pro luthier, I recognize all the gouges, scrapes, gauges and different tools involved in violin making. While the video shows much of the techniques in using the tools, all the reasons, measurements, etc. are missing, but of course...

My experience has been, the people who making a living playing and writing music, don't care about instruments with a lot of bling or are overly expensive, they care about sound and quality built. Plus, who wants to travel with a $15000 guitar. Although, I have to admit, some classical guitars...

As suggested, remove the bridge, clean off all the old glue from the top and bridge, use Titebond red cap glue, clamp, clean up the side and let it cure one day and you're good to go.

SOLD This is a new concert size uke made of wormy Mango with great colored wood with some figure. This Mango is well seasoned, over 30 years. Although the mango does have worm holes, there are no worms, very unique looking wood. The neck is also made of the same Mango and does have a truss rod...

This is a new concert size uke made of solid Macadamia wood for the body. This beautiful wood has lots of sparkle and figure. It is well seasoned, at least 21 years, and is quarter-sawn for maximum strength and sound. The neck is Mango wood with a truss rod. Bolivian rosewood fingerboard and...

SOLD This is another new soprano size uke made of 15 year old solid Russian Olive wood for the body and head plate. Very warm gold/green color and richness to the wood. The neck is old colorful Mango wood (some very few small worm holes, but no worms) and a truss rod. Hardwood fingerboard and...

SOLD This is another new soprano size uke made of 12 year old solid Honey Locust wood for the body. Very warm gold honey color and richness to the wood. The neck is old colorful Mango wood with a truss rod. Hardwood fingerboard made of Bolivian rosewood, also with a rosewood bridge. White...

SOLD This is another new soprano size uke made of 12 year old solid Apricot fruit wood for the body. Very nice color and richness to the wood. The neck is old colorful Mango wood with a truss rod. Hardwood fingerboard made of rosewood, also with a rosewood bridge. White plastic dots for the...

This is a new soprano size pineapple uke made of all Honduran Mahogany for the body. The neck is Mango wood with a graphite truss rod. The neck wood does have old worm holes but absolutely no worms or bugs of any kind. I use this wood because it is unique and works well. The finger board and...

Here is another new soprano size pineapple shaped uke I completed recently. It is the sister to other Brazilian uke listed on this board. It is made of 30 year old colorful Brazilian Rosewood for the body, head plate, fingerboard and bridge. The top and back plates are a single piece of...

I am re-listing this uke because it was returned. It did not meet the buyers needs. I have also done some small refinishing in areas I thought needed attention. It is in new condition, plays great and sounds wonderful with clear ringing trebles and excellent sustain. I have no more of this...

This is not a uke, but a very old Gibson Mandolin I am offering for sale. When it came to me, it was in dire straights and at best could be a wall hanger if left alone. The finish was ruined and the fingerboard was flaking apart and brittle because of the age of the ebony, the frets were...

Here is an older banjo uke I recently acquired and am now offering for sale. It is in very good condition for it's age and is all original. It plays well and is a fun bit of uke history.There is no name or indication of when it was made. The woods are mahogany. The frets are brass and there are...

I am relisting this uke because it needs to be played and enjoyed. It was built in April of this year and is in new condition. This is a new concert size uke made of some very nice woods for the body. The top is book matched Sitka spruce that is light in weight and very even grain lines some...

Here is a new soprano size uke I completed this week. It is made of 40 year old colorful Koa for the body. The neck is Mango wood with a graphite truss rod. Although the mango does have worm holes, there are no worms, very unique looking wood. There are 12 frets to the body, 15 total. Indian...