iPreferAndroid
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I am on my very first build, which is a gift for a certain female in my life. I had a crazy idea, and am wondering if all of you guys, who actually have built before, think it would work.
So I wanted to get a wood burning pen in order to engrave a message on the soundboard of the uke. I realize this could cause issues both in sound and with the durability of the board, so my next idea was to aim the engravings over my bracing, solving the issue of the durability, but still not the sound. My building partner then suggested carving the letters all the way through the board, and not cutting a soundhole in the traditional shape.
What do you guys think? Are any of these viable options, or am I just crazy and should stop lutherie? If I am indeed crazy, What would you recommend instead for imprinting a personal message on the uke?
So I wanted to get a wood burning pen in order to engrave a message on the soundboard of the uke. I realize this could cause issues both in sound and with the durability of the board, so my next idea was to aim the engravings over my bracing, solving the issue of the durability, but still not the sound. My building partner then suggested carving the letters all the way through the board, and not cutting a soundhole in the traditional shape.
What do you guys think? Are any of these viable options, or am I just crazy and should stop lutherie? If I am indeed crazy, What would you recommend instead for imprinting a personal message on the uke?