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Permalink Reply by John Hopper on November 29, 2011 at 11:09am

more pics

 

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Permalink Reply by John Hopper on November 29, 2011 at 11:11am

more pics

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Permalink Reply by John Hopper on November 29, 2011 at 11:13am

more pics

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Permalink Reply by George Callihan on November 29, 2011 at 4:23pm

What kind of wood are you using for the headstock/neck? It looks cool!

Permalink Reply by John Hopper on November 29, 2011 at 5:36pm

Hey.  The neck is made from a redwood 4x4 that I found in my garage.  The fret board is rosewood from Woodcraft.  I have since dyed the neck black with shoe dye and sprayed it with 3 coats of clear satin Crystal Clear Krylon.  I will have a pic posted soon after I reattache the fretboard.  jh

Permalink Reply by Order99 on November 29, 2011 at 6:09pm

    So it's a....resonating Banjo-head Ukelele?   Or an enclosed short-neck Banjo?  I suppose it depends on the strings at this point.

    So are you planning a Concert Uke chord with four Gut or Nygut strings, three full Banjo strings like a Strumstick or the traditional three-and-a-drone or four-and-a-drone setup?  Inquiring (and envious) minds would like to know!