Since building three solid body instruments, I've been brainstorming different shapes. These are some of the ones I like best. #8 is the one I used for an electric ukulele with steel strings and a humbucker pickup. These could be built with through-neck or bolt-on neck construction. I'll probably try constructing one of these once my carpal tunnel surgery heals.

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/archangel-arts-guitars-and-ukuleles

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Comment by Michael Van Slyke on September 3, 2014 at 9:51am

Thanks, guys!

Thanks for the link Ron!  Adding it to my favorites.  Yeah, ergonomics starts to limit how things can be shaped and still work.  I could probably build one shaped like a ten pointed star but I can't think of anyone I dislike enough to give that to.  :D

And, John, yep I got my carpal tunnel surgery done.  Typing a bit slowly due to the bandage over my stitches right now.

Comment by Joe Caruso on August 31, 2014 at 1:37pm

Thanks for sharing - 2 4  and 8

Comment by Ron "Oily" Sprague on August 30, 2014 at 4:00pm
Hmmm. I like 'em. Those look somewhat similar to J.Backlund designs, and other shapes by other designers. Not saying you copied 'em, but it's just that there's a limited number of curves pleasing to the eye and comfortable to hold. Think I'd flip #3 for better elbow support for a righty, and I really dig #'s 2, 6 and 8. Especially #6...

Oh, yeah, just for comparison: http://www.jbacklund.com
Comment by Robert DiPietro on August 30, 2014 at 3:17pm

4 & 6

Comment by Uncle John on August 30, 2014 at 2:50pm

Those are nice.  I bet #1 would sit nice on the lap.  6 looks lute or dart like.  I favor number 8. 

Hey. you got your surgery done,    I hope you are soon recovered and much improved.

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