needmorecowbell
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I've always been interested in how people build acoustic instruments, but I feel like it is too much of a task for a jobless teenager. With that being said, I feel like an electric ukulele would be much more feasible for me. This would be my first time building this sort of thing, but that isn't to say I haven't done my fair share of research. So far, this is my go-to for the build:
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-an-Electric-Ukulele/
I would like to build a tenor. I have a nice lumber shop a few streets from me that I would like to order a slab of wood for the body from. Is mahogany the way to go, or should I be open to anything else? Also, I have looked at building the neck, and it seems overwhelmingly terrifying. Should I just buy one, or would It be best to make one?
I'm willing to do the work and learn for this project, but I don't want to be building something I won't ever be able to use. If what I'm talking about is unrealistic in the slightest, please let me know so I can make changes to the plan.
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-an-Electric-Ukulele/
I would like to build a tenor. I have a nice lumber shop a few streets from me that I would like to order a slab of wood for the body from. Is mahogany the way to go, or should I be open to anything else? Also, I have looked at building the neck, and it seems overwhelmingly terrifying. Should I just buy one, or would It be best to make one?
I'm willing to do the work and learn for this project, but I don't want to be building something I won't ever be able to use. If what I'm talking about is unrealistic in the slightest, please let me know so I can make changes to the plan.