robinfowler
Well-known member
Hi All,
I am looking to commission a Soprano Uke. The only brief I am looking for is below. I have provided an example picture but am open to any design that fills the brief. Let me know if you would be interested in building such an instrument for me.
1. Std Soprano scale length (Martin sizing 13.5" scale)
2. Over all as short, narrow and thin as possible - this is to be a hand luggage travel uke.
3. An acoustic body - not looking for a "stick" or electric type travel uke.
4. Think minimal head stock, small tuners, small thin body, body shape and bridge placement to allow as short an instrument as possible.
5. Solid would instrument - wood choice to provide best sound with small body construction.
6. Light weight - for travel and also for feel/sound - I love the older light weight instruments (Vintage Martin/kamaka feel).
7. Example pic below but open to any body shape.
8. This will be a hotel room practice uke - want it to play and sound nice but this will not be playing any shows so some compromise in volume etc. is OK.
9. Simple but stylish and classic, as all hand made instruments should be a thing of beauty.
I am looking to commission a Soprano Uke. The only brief I am looking for is below. I have provided an example picture but am open to any design that fills the brief. Let me know if you would be interested in building such an instrument for me.
1. Std Soprano scale length (Martin sizing 13.5" scale)
2. Over all as short, narrow and thin as possible - this is to be a hand luggage travel uke.
3. An acoustic body - not looking for a "stick" or electric type travel uke.
4. Think minimal head stock, small tuners, small thin body, body shape and bridge placement to allow as short an instrument as possible.
5. Solid would instrument - wood choice to provide best sound with small body construction.
6. Light weight - for travel and also for feel/sound - I love the older light weight instruments (Vintage Martin/kamaka feel).
7. Example pic below but open to any body shape.
8. This will be a hotel room practice uke - want it to play and sound nice but this will not be playing any shows so some compromise in volume etc. is OK.
9. Simple but stylish and classic, as all hand made instruments should be a thing of beauty.