Style 3 Myrtle Soprano

[Kenn2018]

I had no trouble seeing both. Great looking build.

 

[BradDonaldson]

And here are some pictures of the finished body.

 

[BradDonaldson]

Let me see if I can improve the picture quality.

 

[mountain goat]

it's absolutely stunning Brad

 

[Kenn2018]

Fantastic looking wood. Wonderful build.

 

[rustydusty]

Looks great! Reminds me of a Leopards fur...

 

[benjamin_b]

Cool uke, Mr. Brad! That’s a great Myrtle set.

Ben

 

[dasilvatek]

Very cool build and great to see the process too! Almost cant believe I’m on Brad’s list!

 

[richntacoma]

Very cool build and great to see the process too! Almost cant believe I’m on Brad’s list!

Nice! What are you having built?

 

[dasilvatek]

Nice! What are you having built?

Hopefully we’ll see a similar build thread soon - I don’t want to spoil it but super excited for my first style 3!

 

[BradDonaldson]

OK here are some more pictures.

Style 3 Progress

3 new items added to shared album

photos.app.goo.gl

When the tuners arrive in a couple of days, I will string it up, see how it sounds and make any necessary tweaks. As Rich admits to being a little rough on things, the finish will be gloss lacquer, with a clear pick guard.
Brad

 

[EDW]

Beautiful work!

 

[Dohle]

This is starting to look fabulous. Reminds me of those Tkitki ukes. Definite classic Martin influence on the looks but with completely different wood.

 

[Ziret]

Wow, that’s gorgeous. For some reason I thought it was going to be a tenor. Style 3 soprano is better!

 

[EDW]

Wow, that’s gorgeous. For some reason I thought it was going to be a tenor. Style 3 soprano is better!

Yes, that is always the case

 

[richntacoma]

I can confirm, Soprano. It would be rude not to . I am super excited to get this with a couple of weeks or so!!!

Of course Brad, the wood selected for the body is fantastic, and for some reason, I totally love the head plate! Totally works!

Lucky me.

 

[Dohle]

I can confirm, Soprano. It would be rude not to . I am super excited to get this with a couple of weeks or so!!!

Of course Brad, the wood selected for the body is fantastic, and for some reason, I totally love the head plate! Totally works!

Lucky me.

I couldn't be jellier. And yes, that is a word now...

Also, I only just now took a look at the fretmarkers. Phenomenal.

 

[richntacoma]

Playing my Brad Donaldson mahogany style 0 (signed number 440) this afternoon. It is my favorite uke I have, and makes me anxious for this gem.

 

[BradDonaldson]

Thanks Rich, as usual I strung it up a few days ago before spraying the finish. Very happy with how it sounds, I will be curious when you compare the two. The finish has been sprayed, but I want to give it plenty of time to cure before I rub it out and install the clear pick guard. Should be able to post pics in a week or so.
Brad

 

[Ziret]

How is mine coming along, Brad?