NUD: Solid body --> Stick conversion

[kozmoboxman]

I've been eyeing a fancy stick-uke (e.g., Risa), but realized that i had a cheapo solid body electric that I didn't ever use amplified. For me, the need is for an as-quiet-as-possible/as-small-as-possible practice uke.

So, starting with a re-branded one of these (which I don't particularly recommend if you are looking for an electric solid body): https://cnzaudio.com/products/euk-200-electric-ukulele

The process?

1. Dug out the electronics
2. Detached the (thankfully) screwed-on neck
3. Table saw cuts to trim body
4. Hand sanded to shape/smooth edges
5. Resassembled and attached knobs as decoration

I'm pretty happy with it; although it ended up being a little neck-heavy and a little front-heavy. I might fix both problem with some careful placement of counter-weights in the former electronics caverns on the back.

[Jerryc41]

That's a clever conversion.

[Croaky Keith]

Nice! I had been thinking along the same lines with my Clearwater steel string electric - but I want to keep it as an electric at the same time.

[Dohle]

Very clever, nicely done. Maybe you could reduce the weight at the headstock with some new lighter tuners.

[Jerryc41]

Nice! I had been thinking along the same lines with my Clearwater steel string electric - but I want to keep it as an electric at the same time.

When I read your reply in my email, I figured you were from the UK. In this country, it's called the Vorson. I have the black and white version.

[Croaky Keith]

Yep, t'other side of the pond....

(I find these quite heavy, & only really use it with headphones out of my Micro Cube amp, so cutting some weight off would be good.)

[Jerryc41]

Yep, t'other side of the pond....

(I find these quite heavy, & only really use it with headphones out of my Micro Cube amp, so cutting some weight off would be good.)

I wanted a traditional-looking electric uke, and for the price, the Vorson was perfect. Naturally, I read Baz's review before buying it.

[kozmoboxman]

Very clever, nicely done. Maybe you could reduce the weight at the headstock with some new lighter tuners.

Good thought, but I think we're talking ounces, not grams here....

[kozmoboxman]

Nice! I had been thinking along the same lines with my Clearwater steel string electric - but I want to keep it as an electric at the same time.

I'm positive I could have left the electronics in and just cut less. Just depends how much one wants to trim off. In this case, the electronics were for #$%! anyway....