Hey UU,
Looking to build a concert uke over the summer. Not a fully developed woodworker, and since I'm hesitant on bending I've opted to build a uke with a body resembling a lute or fluke, pictured here:
The only thing I know about concerts is that they're generally > 20 inches long, so I'm not sure where I should start with regards to dimensions. I'd also like it to not be a laminate, so I plan on shaping a block of wood (of a thickness I'm also currently unsure of) and hollowing it out to form the body then placing the soundboard on top.
I'd appreciate links to beginner information regarding common concert ukulele body dimensions (I'm mostly concerned with the thickness) and any tips or tricks that would be helpful to someone starting out.
Thanks !
Looking to build a concert uke over the summer. Not a fully developed woodworker, and since I'm hesitant on bending I've opted to build a uke with a body resembling a lute or fluke, pictured here:
The only thing I know about concerts is that they're generally > 20 inches long, so I'm not sure where I should start with regards to dimensions. I'd also like it to not be a laminate, so I plan on shaping a block of wood (of a thickness I'm also currently unsure of) and hollowing it out to form the body then placing the soundboard on top.
I'd appreciate links to beginner information regarding common concert ukulele body dimensions (I'm mostly concerned with the thickness) and any tips or tricks that would be helpful to someone starting out.
Thanks !