Solid Linings Specs

[ksquine]

For all you fans of solid linings....
What size linings would you make for a soprano? And, what's your material of choice?

 

[Moore Bettah Ukuleles]

A lot of people like basswood. About 3/32" thick.

 

[BlackBearUkes]

I like to use maple, poplar or any good hardwood that has a straight grain pattern. Thickness depends if you are adding bindings. Sometimes I will double up for the added strength, stiffness and depth. I takes more time to do this but for the way I build it is definitely worth it.

 

[new wave ukulele]

Spruce... .090 x 5/16. Roughly

 

[Pete Beardsley]

Spruce... .90 x 5/16. Roughly

I hope that is a typo. 23mm x 8mm might be a tad difficult to bend!

 

[Timbuck]

I hope that is a typo. 23mm x 8mm might be a tad difficult to bend!

I think he meant .090"

 

[Koa Soprano]

Spruce, I think 1/8" x 1/2". solid linings look slick.

 

[new wave ukulele]

That's right... .090

 

[ksquine]

Spruce, I think 1/8" x 1/2". solid linings look slick.

Wow...Now that's some classy looking lining. I hope you use a transparent top to show that off

 

[Pete Beardsley]

That's right... .090

Sorry, couldn't resist! I gathered it was a typo but thought I'd pull your leg a bit.

 

[Koa Soprano]

Wow...Now that's some classy looking lining. I hope you use a transparent top to show that off

Thanks. When I worked for local luthier John McQuarrie of Northwood Guitars in 2002 he was very particular about getting the inside of the instrument as clean and nice looking as the outside. One of my jobs was the inside detail and cleanup and it rubbed off onto my instruments.

 

[new wave ukulele]

I can bend .900 spruce any day...