Mango red cedar body mezzo soprano

gerardg

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Finished a few days ago.

363 mm. scale Mezzo Soprano
Mango back & sides, red cedar top.
Radiused back.
Cedar neck, with carbon tube stringer,
Cocobolo fingerboard, 13th neck joining.
Mandolin frets.
Danish Oil finish.

All the buiding story, with so many pics
on the blog GG ukes.

Enjoy, and thank's.

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Very interesting timeless original design, it's hard to tell if this uke was build in in the fifties or present time. I like the shark tail headstock and the minimalistic bridge.
 
Beautiful design - fine workmanship.

Gerardg, I congratulate you!

John Colter
 
I love it. It really highlights the beauty of the wood with great taste, style and workmanship.
 
Simple timeless design executed well... Just cut those string whiskers off the tuners and it would be perfect (just my little obsession). I use fingernail clippers. Nice work.
 
You're right ! I'm going to do that right now. :)

Simple timeless design executed well... Just cut those string whiskers off the tuners and it would be perfect (just my little obsession). I use fingernail clippers. Nice work.
 
Beautiful work Gerard! Can you tell me where I can get instructions for using Danish Oil with sand paper? Could you briefly describe the steps you use? Thanks.

LIBERON superior Danish Oil is perfect for me.
Tamiya sand paper only.
Twice same grit with 24 hours drying time between each.
#400 - 600 - 800 - 1000 - 1200 -1500 - 2000.
One week drying time after latest application,
and polishing.

See latest pages on my blog.

Ok for you ?

 
The video shows they process very well. Thank you for including it.
 
It looks wonderful. However, from the pictures I would say that the top seems rather thick and heavy. Is that how the lenses work on the camera? Anyway, I love the clean build and the subtle finish.
 
That's beautiful! I had never heard of a mezzo soprano ukulele before.
 
However, from the pictures I would say that the top seems rather thick and heavy. Is that how the lenses work on the camera?

Both, Ms Bean.
Thickness : 19/10 mm.
This red cedar top is made with a soft wood, with not tight fibers. More less than epicea, or african mahogany.
On one my tenor ukulele, with a little more stronger red cedar top,
I sanded outer edge aera, to improve top vibrations.
Not on this mezzo, cause softer cedar.

See tenor presentation on my blog if you want.

http://gg-ukuleles-artisanaux.eklablog.com/-a176507166

And two pics joined, one close up on top edge.

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When sanding a wet finish to fill the pores, try working up the sludge (oil and sawdust) and letting it dry rather than wiping it off. After it dries sand it smooth with the next finer grit sandpaper.
 
Thickness : 19/10 mm.

Hey, gerardg, sorry but what is 19/10 mm? Not sure how to read that. Do you simply mean 1.9 mm (.074 in) ? I ask because I am building with this wood now and don't want to go overly thin. Thanks.
 
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