"I wonder if you have thought of using an undersaddle type pickup. I have used several of these on electric baritone ukuleles and found them to be very useful.
I used the really cheap ones from China or Hong Kong or somewhere that cost about 15…"
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Humidity - do I need a humidifier?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mark Werner Nov 15, 2009. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Question....I hear about how I should have a humidifier gadget for my guitar and again when I bought my ukulele. First, is that true? Guess it depends on where you live, like the desert or myself in…Continue
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Yellowbelly Flatt replied to John Nagy's discussion Electrical Uke project in the group Cigar Box Ukulele
John Nagy replied to John Nagy's discussion Electrical Uke project in the group Cigar Box Ukulele"Thx for the link. I learning on the delicate part of these things."
Jeff K. replied to John Nagy's discussion Electrical Uke project in the group Cigar Box Ukulele"I've had great luck with Piezo Transducers. The only thing you have to watch out for is that they are very delicate (I actually just crushed one..), since they're generally made of brass and ceramic, so be careful. You can order some with…"
John Nagy replied to John Nagy's discussion Electrical Uke project in the group Cigar Box Ukulele"HA! I love CBN!!! Where else can you get all the best folks together for music! Thx Alan!"
Alan Roberts replied to John Nagy's discussion Electrical Uke project in the group Cigar Box Ukulele"Almost forgot... Michael J. King has plans for a solid body electric uke you can download for $10. I haven't seen the uke plans, but I've built 4 other instruments off his plans. Here's a photo of his:
Here's that…"
John Nagy replied to John Nagy's discussion Electrical Uke project in the group Cigar Box Ukulele"Thx Andy - piezos, got it. Look forward to see your design. Again, thx everyone for the help."
Andy Estabrooks replied to John Nagy's discussion Electrical Uke project in the group Cigar Box Ukulele"I've used piezos with good results in ukes too. I place them right under the bridge with mounting tape them smother it with hot glue. I haven't had any problems with hum. I've heard others rave about the Artec acoustic pickup/ preamps…"
Alan Roberts replied to John Nagy's discussion Electrical Uke project in the group Cigar Box Ukulele"A lot of times you can find piezos without any wires on them. Here's a video showing how to solder them up:
http://www.handmademusicclubhouse.com/video/ted-tv-soldering-hookup-wires
I like Ted's soldering jig. I had trouble holding two…"
John Nagy replied to John Nagy's discussion Electrical Uke project in the group Cigar Box Ukulele"Sweet - Thx Alan. This does help."
Alan Roberts replied to John Nagy's discussion Electrical Uke project in the group Cigar Box Ukulele"IF you use nylon strings, that would limit your pickup to piezos. Magnetic pickups won't work on nylon, of course. I got pickups and jacks from C. B. Gitty and will never shop from anyone else now.
Here's a diagram of a jack that shows…"
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Electrical Uke project
Ok - sorry if I shot this out to everyone as I should have just posted it here. I need to know what pickup would work best for a uke and perhaps if anyone has resources for me to check out. I believe certain pickups work best for the different amount of strings? New at the electric build and your comments are appreciated. Also, the wooden bowl and saucer to make a hollow body uke in the dish section at walmart may prove to be a cool idea. Just sharing. Thank you all,JohnSee More
John Nagy commented on Shane's group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101"Sweet! Thx for that link. I finished up my first uke and itch'n for my next project."
John Nagy replied to Nate D's discussion My New Cigar Box Ukuleles in the group Cigar Box Ukulele"I just finished my first uke. The bridge and nut were plastic or bone.
It seems to me a wood with notches might tend to split. :-/"
John Nagy commented on Shane's group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101"
Thank you for everyone's tips. Here's my first uke. Merry Christmas."
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- At 6:17am on December 19, 2009,
Shelley said… - Hi There,
Nope, no progress on the uke. It's just been too busy around here. But, Januari is Cigarbox Ukulele Time! I'll keep you posted. Can't wait to see your uke.
Greetings,
s.
- At 12:49am on November 15, 2009,
Nathan King said… - Hey John, I started a group for us Colorado cigar box fans. Check it out, feel free to join and add to the discussion. Rock on!
- At 5:05pm on November 11, 2009,
Chris Ellbogen said… - I use a drill for the holes and, I do allot of sanding to get it clean.
- At 4:46pm on November 11, 2009, Chris Ellbogen said…
- Jig saw
- At 12:42pm on November 7, 2009,
Tres Seaver said… - Welcome aboard, John! You will find lots of helpful folks and information here on all things CBG (CBU, CBB, etc.) Feel free to poke around, ask questions, and post your stuff (photos, recordings, videos, etc.).
Most of all, have fun!
Tres.
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