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Mungo Park replied to Zac Alexnader's discussion Thoughts on a uke-tar?

"I have headed down this same road with my kids, a Baratone Uke is about right for kids but is still a 4 stringer. If you want more guitar like and build six strings get Alto guitar strings. They are nylon core but wound, I got mine at…"

Jul 9, 2011

Grease Stains replied to Zac Alexnader's discussion Thoughts on a uke-tar?

"this is just 2 more cents, but i am building what i plan to be a travel guitar i can take on the back of my motorcycle. i'm using a salvaged neck off of a broken "childs" guitar with a shortend scale. its a stratocaster knock off, has…"

Jul 9, 2011

David L. replied to Zac Alexnader's discussion Thoughts on a uke-tar?

"Hi Zac, A while ago I became interested in short scale instruments and had some good replies - the link is here http://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/smallest-scale-possible-for?id=2592684%3ATopic%3A377525&page=1#comments The string gauge…"

Jul 9, 2011

Keni Lee Burgess replied to Zac Alexnader's discussion Thoughts on a uke-tar?

"You may find this information useful. http://www.earlyromanticguitar.com/erg/terz.htm A Terz guitar is just like a regular guitar, but due to the shorter scale, it functions like a full size guitar with a capo at the 3rd fret. Tuned…"

Jul 9, 2011

Don Thompson replied to Zac Alexnader's discussion Thoughts on a uke-tar?

"I am no expert, though I have built several of these instruments, I recommend high tension classical guitar strings tuned to ADGCEa. One important thing is accurate fretting otherwise short scale six strings can sound bad. And I agree, I would not…"

Jul 9, 2011

Bomb Strike replied to Zac Alexnader's discussion Thoughts on a uke-tar?

"My first guitar, that my grandfather bought me was a little biger then uke, but I remember, that father just used normal nylon classical guitar strings and it was ok. thats how I started learning at age 6."

Jul 9, 2011

Zac Alexnader replied to Zac Alexnader's discussion Thoughts on a uke-tar?

"Ahhhh. That actually helps a lot. Knowing what it is actually called means that I can google it properly. Peizos would still work as a pickup for this right? Any other suggestions on a low cost way to amp it?"

Jul 8, 2011

Zac Alexnader posted a discussion

Thoughts on a uke-tar?

Hi all-My little sister desperately wants to learn guitar, but she is too small to handle a normal sized instrument. I've already made a 3-stringer, so I figured I could tackle this project. My thought was to make a uke-size instruments with a scale length of 15"-17" or so, but make it a six stringer. My other thought was to throw ukelele strings on it and tune it to a standard guitar tuning (would I be tuning up a few notes or so?). I figured this would make it easier for her to fret the…See More

Jul 8, 2011

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Keni Lee Burgess left a comment for Zac Alexnader

"Thank you Zac for your response and support. Please feel free to write as you work through the lessons if any questions arise. Enjoy your build, Keni Lee"

Jun 15, 2011

Zac Alexnader left a comment for Keni Lee Burgess

"Thanks Keni! I'm going to look at getting CD4 from you in the next couple days here"

Jun 14, 2011

Keni Lee Burgess left a comment for Zac Alexnader

"Welcome to the Nation Zac and thank you for joining my group. Please feel free to write if you have any question. Enjoy your practice, Keni Lee "

Jun 14, 2011

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May 29, 2011

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