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Comment by Elio on April 25, 2017 at 9:17am

Hi P.A.,I am Elio.

Welding the vibrating blades directly on the piezo can be an idea?

Comment by Derek Rose on April 30, 2016 at 4:25am

Interesting, seems subtle but present.

Comment by Glenn Bukowski on April 30, 2016 at 3:34am

Can hear differences in the different examples (designs) you've posted. I'm wondering how you could control or alter the amount of"Echo" you get from the instrument (or if you'd really want to).

Thanks for posting the audios.

Comment by turtlehead on April 29, 2016 at 8:58am

Can definitely hear it.  I kind of like the tines only I think. 

Comment by Primitive Acoustics on April 29, 2016 at 4:06am

Jim, I like the last sample best....today. Live sound vs. Mp3 recordings make it easier to hear the difference between designs but it's not a dramatic shift. There are quite a few variables obviously so I think it's worth the extra effort if you enjoy experimenting with sound. I built this Uke like a cbg with a screw on back so that I can continue to play with different ideas over time.
I installed a piezo just so I could pluck the tines and springs while looping through effects pedals and thought that sounded pretty cool too.
I'll look forward to seeing and listening to your ideas.

Comment by Jim Morris on April 29, 2016 at 12:09am

Yup, I can hear small differences in each. Did you reach any conclusions about what sounds best and if it's worth the extra effort? I'm still working on a couple of similar ideas.

Comment by Primitive Acoustics on April 28, 2016 at 6:54pm

Each design seems to have a pretty subtle effect. I did tape the back on for the tests so the box was enclosed. It is a very small Uke with nylon strings so it's not vibrating the top all that much. Surprising to me how much sound comes through the soundport though.

Comment by the anonymous pick on April 28, 2016 at 4:47pm

nice , i  think  2nd last  is  best  .