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Permalink Reply by Chris Ellbogen on January 24, 2011 at 9:36am

wing it

Permalink Reply by Alan Roberts on January 24, 2011 at 10:10am

I have loads of plans for traditional ukuleles, but I think you're looking for a Cigar Box Uke, right? That being the case all you need to do is attach a suitable neck to the box, add a bridge and string her up. But here's some free soprano plans from Grellier: http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.grellier.fr/news/uku...

A soprano would be great for your 5-year-old girl, but you might find a tenor easier to hold.

Permalink Reply by herb Berwald WWW.CigarGuitar.com on January 24, 2011 at 10:31am

Ditto to the above..

 

Post what ideas you have and we can help with any questions..

as they say, "just do it"

good luck..

 

Permalink Reply by John V. Pflaum on January 24, 2011 at 2:51pm

Finding a set of good plans with the proper measurements and steps is like grouse hunting -- lots of walking and looking through thickets to find a small bird you could have bought at the store. I did the same thing, lots of searching and sifting for a real set of plans with dimensions. Check these out:

http://home.comcast.net/~kathymatsushita/otherinstruments/htmlpages...

www.harpkit.com/mm5/pdf/Instructions/UkeKit.pdf

http://www.carolinafiddle.com/images/pdf%20files/How%20to%20Make%20...

Also some design considerations for scale length and neck size at this page:

http://www.southcoastukes.com/index_files/tenoruke.htm

 

Permalink Reply by Devin Thompson on January 24, 2011 at 5:45pm

Thanks for all the help. I think I have a much better idea how to do it. I'll be sure to post pics when I'm done.