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Cigar Box Ukulele Discussions (125)
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Aquila Bionylon StringsHas anyone tried the new Aquila Bionylon strings on their ukes? I’ve been using the Aquila Nylgut strings exclusively for a while now and h… Started by Johnny Debit |
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Jan 15, 2011 Reply by Jason |
Finally Finishing off first Uke Build.Which actually has come together rather well despite some set backs finally got my bridge height figured out to eliminate a few dead frets… Started by econnofoot |
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Jan 4, 2011 Reply by econnofoot |
What is the FB taper fpr a 15 inch Uke.Hi everyone. I'm contemplating building a Flying V Uke for a friend with a 15 inch scale. What is the taper width for a nylon string FB at… Started by carverman |
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Dec 29, 2010 Reply by carverman |
Resonator UkuleleHello all. I would like to build a ukulele with a resonator. I have made 4 CB ukes, so I have the basics. So what's next? I could use s… Started by John Hopper |
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Dec 27, 2010 Reply by Jason |
Neck preferencesSo I've been looking around youtube and such, and I've noticed that a lot of folks who build ukes start with a neck from a broken uke, and… Started by Mitchell Boren |
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Dec 21, 2010 Reply by John Hopper |
building a baritone uke -A group of teenagers around here want to form a uke orchestra, starting with a trio. I'm making them two sopranos and a baritone, and we w… Started by Diane in Chicago |
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Oct 28, 2010 Reply by Diane in Chicago |
Tinkelele - Tin Can Ukelele ProjectHi there, folks! I'm planning to build a Tin Can based Ukulele (or Ukelele, as you prefer), AKA TinKelele. I already have most of the mat… Started by Daniel Castro |
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Oct 22, 2010 Reply by Diane in Chicago |
8-string!I'm starting an 8-string tenor uke, tuned Gg Cc aa ee. I have that trapezoid La Flor Dominica box, or maybe a bigger Indian Tabac that is… Started by Diane in Chicago |
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Oct 18, 2010 Reply by Diane in Chicago |
tying on those strings?I don't want a standard uke bridge on these three ukes I"m building, with the tie on/bridge all one part. But with a plain-end string, you… Started by Diane in Chicago |
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Oct 8, 2010 Reply by Outhouse Instruments |
Ukulele Orchestra of Great BritainJust in case you have not heard of these guys and gals:http://www.ukuleleorchestra.com/main/home.aspxThey do a knockout version of Kate Bus… Started by Diane in Chicago |
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Sep 11, 2010 Reply by J-Hob |
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Discussion Forum
Ukes For Gand kids
Started by Rupe Power. Last reply by Sal Monella Nov 11, 2022. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Gitaulele
Started by Brown Water Jerry (Rice). Last reply by Kigar Mar 21, 2020. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Semi-Uke Kit Build
Started by Brian Revels. Last reply by Brian Revels Oct 6, 2017. 8 Replies 1 Like
ideal narrow of the box?
Started by jose garcia paredes. Last reply by Kigar Sep 3, 2017. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Steel string advice sought for a chronic head scratcher (me)
Started by Slow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bear. Last reply by Bob Johnston May 1, 2017. 10 Replies 0 Likes
(CB) U bass help
Started by Kigar. Last reply by Ronald Whitford Apr 6, 2017. 1 Reply 0 Likes
String choices: nylon vs. steel
Started by Lane Martin. Last reply by gary sheldon Dec 3, 2016. 5 Replies 0 Likes
MDF Box Ukes
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My Brothers Christmas Present
Started by George Fitzgibbon. Last reply by George Fitzgibbon Oct 26, 2016. 6 Replies 0 Likes
CBU Avo Uvezian Tenor Uke
Started by Kigar. Last reply by Greg Thompson Jul 8, 2016. 5 Replies 2 Likes
Triangular Concert Uke
Started by Kigar. Last reply by Greg Thompson Jul 8, 2016. 4 Replies 5 Likes
First Build
Started by B. Kirkwood. Last reply by B. Kirkwood Apr 13, 2016. 2 Replies 2 Likes
Assembly Order
Started by B. Kirkwood. Last reply by B. Kirkwood Mar 29, 2016. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Neck length
Started by B. Kirkwood. Last reply by gary sheldon Mar 29, 2016. 3 Replies 0 Likes
reversed tuners on a uke - advise wanted
Started by Kigar. Last reply by gary sheldon Feb 23, 2016. 3 Replies 1 Like
New to Uke!!
Started by jeffrey ross. Last reply by Habanera Hal Feb 17, 2016. 19 Replies 0 Likes
Great little video!
Started by Wade. Last reply by rusty case Feb 7, 2016. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Fretboard attachment
Started by gary sheldon. Last reply by rusty case Feb 7, 2016. 3 Replies 0 Likes
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