What are the most unusual materials used for a uke nut & saddle? I know that material hardness and density is the issue, to better transmit vibration. But, beyond that, I know little about it.
Seems most folks prefer bone. I wouldn't have thought of bone as being dense, but rather porous. Does it matter what kind of bone? Is the bone processed or treated in some way? I've also heard of a synthetic bone substitute....can't recall the name....and of folks using Corian, the stuff countertops are made of.
Some builders use wood; notably ebony. I've heard some claim this is an inferior choice.
Recently I read about someone wanting to use abolone. Looks gorgeous, but wonder what it would sound like. Someone else wrote about wanting to try brass. Would that be a decent alternative?
My stepson does artwork with glass. Hard enough? Dense enough? What about stone? Like marble or granite. Porcelin, maybe?
Don't know what's got me thinking about this, but I'd be interested to hear what others think....
Seems most folks prefer bone. I wouldn't have thought of bone as being dense, but rather porous. Does it matter what kind of bone? Is the bone processed or treated in some way? I've also heard of a synthetic bone substitute....can't recall the name....and of folks using Corian, the stuff countertops are made of.
Some builders use wood; notably ebony. I've heard some claim this is an inferior choice.
Recently I read about someone wanting to use abolone. Looks gorgeous, but wonder what it would sound like. Someone else wrote about wanting to try brass. Would that be a decent alternative?
My stepson does artwork with glass. Hard enough? Dense enough? What about stone? Like marble or granite. Porcelin, maybe?
Don't know what's got me thinking about this, but I'd be interested to hear what others think....