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"I would suggest checking two things, first measure from the fifth fret to the bridge…" Kigar replied Mar 21, 2020 to Gitaulele	1	Mar 21, 2020 Reply by Kigar
"Hi Rupe, It would help to know what you want to do yourself vs. buy. You can buy pr…" Kigar replied Nov 16, 2017 to Ukes For Gand kids	3	Nov 11, 2022 Reply by Sal Monella
"The buzz shouldn't be the nut, when fretting it is out of the picture. It is probab…" Kigar replied Oct 6, 2017 to Semi-Uke Kit Build	8	Oct 6, 2017 Reply by Brian Revels
"Agree with Kalmario on all points. Even brand name strings are maybe $6. Definitely…" Kigar replied Sep 18, 2017 to Semi-Uke Kit Build	8	Oct 6, 2017 Reply by Brian Revels
"I had a similar box to your dimensions and it worked great for a soprano." Kigar replied Sep 3, 2017 to ideal narrow of the box?	3	Sep 3, 2017 Reply by Kigar
"I did not use a piezo but the bone piece was too tight, I had to file the sides of t…" Kigar replied Apr 21, 2016 to CBU Avo Uvezian Tenor Uke	5	Jul 8, 2016 Reply by Greg Thompson
"Thanks! I drew on the top after covering with green tape, used a compass for the ci…" Kigar replied Apr 14, 2016 to Triangular Concert Uke	4	Jul 8, 2016 Reply by Greg Thompson
"Congrats! Keep going, for me I am working thru the uke sizes trying lots of new stu…" Kigar replied Apr 13, 2016 to First Build	2	Apr 13, 2016 Reply by B. Kirkwood
"Wow this depends on so many things - the tools you have, the way you plan to assembl…" Kigar replied Mar 27, 2016 to Assembly Order	3	Mar 29, 2016 Reply by B. Kirkwood
"I'd suggest to figure out where you want the bridge to be and make the neck accordin…" Kigar replied Mar 25, 2016 to Neck length	3	Mar 29, 2016 Reply by gary sheldon

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Ukes For Gand kids

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Gitaulele

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Semi-Uke Kit Build

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ideal narrow of the box?

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Steel string advice sought for a chronic head scratcher (me)

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Cigar Box Ukulele group on Facebook

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Classical Ball end strings

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String choices: nylon vs. steel

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CBU Avo Uvezian Tenor Uke

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Triangular Concert Uke

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First Build

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Assembly Order

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Neck length

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reversed tuners on a uke - advise wanted

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New to Uke!!

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Great little video!

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Kigar's Discussions (464)

"I would suggest checking two things, first measure from the fifth fret to the bridge…"

"Hi Rupe, It would help to know what you want to do yourself vs. buy. You can buy pr…"

"The buzz shouldn't be the nut, when fretting it is out of the picture. It is probab…"

"Agree with Kalmario on all points. Even brand name strings are maybe $6. Definitely…"

"I had a similar box to your dimensions and it worked great for a soprano."

"I did not use a piezo but the bone piece was too tight, I had to file the sides of t…"

"Thanks! I drew on the top after covering with green tape, used a compass for the ci…"

"Congrats! Keep going, for me I am working thru the uke sizes trying lots of new stu…"

"Wow this depends on so many things - the tools you have, the way you plan to assembl…"

"I'd suggest to figure out where you want the bridge to be and make the neck accordin…"

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