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Ukes For Gand kids

Started by Rupe Power. Last reply by Sal Monella Nov 11, 2022. 3 Replies 0 Likes

Hello from Nova ScotiaI have three grand daughters 8, 3 and 2 yrs old. I would like to build a Uke for each of them. Can anyone recommend a size or type.thanksContinue

Gitaulele

Started by Brown Water Jerry (Rice). Last reply by Kigar Mar 21, 2020. 1 Reply 0 Likes

I saw something the other day that qued my interest. If you capo a regular guitar at the fifth fret you basically have a uke. So.... if I saw a fret board at the fifth fret and put the bridge the…Continue

Semi-Uke Kit Build

Started by Brian Revels. Last reply by Brian Revels Oct 6, 2017. 8 Replies 1 Like

So, I have been building Cigar Box Guitars, Canjos, Dulcijos,and Diddley Bows for a few years now. I wanted to try my hand at a Ukulele.I found a tenor uke maple neck with a pre-fretted rosewood…Continue

ideal narrow of the box?

Started by jose garcia paredes. Last reply by Kigar Sep 3, 2017. 3 Replies 0 Likes

Hi! i have a cigar box 22,5 x20x 5 cm...... Is good choice for a soprano uke? Thanks!Continue

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Comment by gary sheldon on December 20, 2014 at 8:31am: Uke painted blue at customer request. Instrument can be totally disassembled and neck is easily removeable.

Comment by gary sheldon on December 17, 2014 at 12:00pm: Very nice indeed.. Lots of bling. I like it.

Comment by Habanera Hal on December 17, 2014 at 8:29am: Hey all! My first completed build since moving to Texas! Tenor uke with mahogany neck, Paduak fretboard and bridge, gold tuners, fretwire, and bling, piezo pickup, bone nut and compensated saddle. Thinned and braced top. Check out the fret markers!

Comment by gary sheldon on November 21, 2014 at 9:12am: There are several sizes of the Ashton boxes. I think the Churchill is the largest. I have used the smaller ones on diddley bows. They sound good also.

Comment by Scott aka Farmer Ted on November 21, 2014 at 7:45am: I have one...been on my workbench for 5 years. Keep all my little bits like amp components n such in there.

Comment by Will King on November 21, 2014 at 7:17am: No Gary, I don't have any of the Ashtons. If I did, they would be in MY collection!

Comment by gary sheldon on November 19, 2014 at 11:53am: Thanks, Will,

I was going to ask you if you have any of these Ashton Churchill boxes. I am down to 3 and have 4 more ukes to build. They have a very good sound, by the way. The top and back are plywood, but quite thin. I thought you had some at the last meeting, but I'm not sure.

Comment by Will King on November 19, 2014 at 7:52am: That's Very Nice, Gary. I like the way you put the hole in the logo. I am franticly going through my 500 boxes to find one with a round logo!

Comment by gary sheldon on November 19, 2014 at 6:49am: Ready for delivery at last.

Comment by gary sheldon on November 18, 2014 at 6:32am: Almost finished. I need fret markers, a little work on the headstock and sanding more on the heel.

I decided against a Pup. At least for the moment. The artwork is finalized.

I will be donating it to the Educational Tall Ship and the uke will be leaving soon for Mexico on the schooner "Seaward".