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Jerryc41 · May 8, 2020

I wanted to add black parts to my Aklot Bamboo uke. Amazon didn't have anything, but eBay did. I ordered a black nut and saddle three weeks ago, but they won't arrive from China till the middle of June - hopefully. I paid $2.70, delivered, but now they are $1.25.

I just looked on Amazon again, and they have the black nut and saddle, so I ordered the set. It will arrive on Wednesday, $6.70, delivered.

So, if you don't find what you want, keep looking.

Counter · May 8, 2020

I love a black nut and saddle. Would love to add both to my Kanile'a.

Rllink · May 8, 2020

Jerryc41 said:
I wanted to add black parts to my Aklot Bamboo uke. Amazon didn't have anything, but eBay did. I ordered a black nut and saddle three weeks ago, but they won't arrive from China till the middle of June - hopefully. I paid $2.70, delivered, but now they are $1.25.

I just looked on Amazon again, and they have the black nut and saddle, so I ordered the set. It will arrive on Wednesday, $6.70, delivered.

So, if you don't find what you want, keep looking.

So are the ones from China still on the way, or could you cancel that order?

Arcy · May 8, 2020

For $2.70 it's probably not worth the hassle of cancelling. Just keep them in the stash for the next need. My crystal ball tells me that Jerry's going to get another new uke. It's a bit hazy on exactly how many he'll get before mid June

KohanMike · May 8, 2020

I ordered my set from Amazon in December when I also ordered the Aklot uke. I knew Chinese New Year was coming up so I avoided ordering from there.

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ukeanixi · May 9, 2020

My son's Kala has that combo, looks really good on the solid spruce top. Doesn't Nubone make a set?

KohanMike · May 9, 2020

Here'a what mine looks like with black nut, saddle, stick on fret markers, strap buttons, string beads and strings.

Jerryc41 · May 9, 2020

Arcy said:
For $2.70 it's probably not worth the hassle of cancelling. Just keep them in the stash for the next need. My crystal ball tells me that Jerry's going to get another new uke. It's a bit hazy on exactly how many he'll get before mid June

No, I won't cancel. I like having extra parts. As for buying another uke, that's not in my plans. However, I did return the red Lava tenor yesterday, so I am down to 79. I have plans to make two more, one from a tennis racket and one using a license plate, so I'll see how that goes. If I keep at it, I'll have two more by June, but they're not top priority.

Jerryc41 · May 9, 2020

kohanmike said:
Here'a what mine looks like with black nut, saddle, stick on fret markers, strap buttons, string beads and strings.

That's very nice. Mine is basically monochrome now. I don't think I have black beads. I'll have to check. Where did you get them? I bought a bag of hundreds in different colors, but I suspect they're too small.

KohanMike · May 9, 2020

Jerryc41 said:
That's very nice. Mine is basically monochrome now. I don't think I have black beads. I'll have to check. Where did you get them? I bought a bag of hundreds in different colors, but I suspect they're too small.

I got two sizes just to make sure 4mm and 6mm, I used the 4mm, from JOANN Fabrics and Crafts, or any local crafts store. They come in a long string.

ksiegel · May 9, 2020

As for buying another uke, that's not in my plans.

It never has been in your plans, Jerry, but somehow, it just keeps happening.

I wouldn't know a thing about that.

-Kurt

The new Cocobolo is supposed to arrive Monday,,,

Jerryc41 · May 9, 2020

kohanmike said:
I got two sizes just to make sure 4mm and 6mm, I used the 4mm, from JOANN Fabrics and Crafts, or any local crafts store. They come in a long string.

Right now, if it isn't available online, it isn't available.

John boy · May 10, 2020

kohanmike said:
Here'a what mine looks like with black nut, saddle, stick on fret markers, strap buttons, string beads and strings.

Wow, that is really great looking. Nice going.

UkerDanno · May 10, 2020

kohanmike said:
Here'a what mine looks like with black nut, saddle, stick on fret markers, strap buttons, string beads and strings.

Looks nice, Mike! Gonna get a Kala bamboo ubass to match?

KohanMike · May 10, 2020

UkerDanno said:
Looks nice, Mike! Gonna get a Kala bamboo ubass to match?

I thought about it until I came across a tenor uke design by my guy Bruce Wei in Vietnam and just ordered a 22.75" scale bass uke version for $700. This is my mockup.

Larry U · May 10, 2020

kohanmike said:
Here'a what mine looks like with black nut, saddle, stick on fret markers, strap buttons, string beads and strings.

That's a great look!

Jerryc41 · May 10, 2020

kohanmike said:
I thought about it until I came across a tenor uke design by my guy Bruce Wei in Vietnam and just ordered a 22.75" scale bass uke version for $700. This is my mockup.

That's a beauty.

KohanMike · May 10, 2020

Jerryc41 said:
That's a beauty.

Thanks, but you got me thinking. I'll ask Bruce what it would take to make it all bamboo with ebony details.

Larry U · May 10, 2020

kohanmike said:
Thanks, but you got me thinking. I'll ask Bruce what it would take to make it all bamboo with ebony details.

Has he built ukes from bamboo before? If he would offer some instruments with minimal decoration/inlays and just highlight the wood, I might be tempted, but most of what I see is overly ornate for my taste.

KohanMike · May 11, 2020

Snargle said:
Has he built ukes from bamboo before? If he would offer some instruments with minimal decoration/inlays and just highlight the wood, I might be tempted, but most of what I see is overly ornate for my taste.

I don't know, but he's been very honest with me, if it's not up his ally, I'll stick with the spruce and walnut. He will make you any style or finish you want, not expensive either. He's made me custom tenor ukes and bass for prices that are less than half of what western luthiers charge. The bass uke I show above for $700 would easily cost $2000 or more here.

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