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Cigar Box Ukulele Discussions (125)
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Uke strings and tuners question:Hello all, My current project is to build a mini dulci-tar which could be played by a very young child, have a look at this thread for more… Started by Richey Kay |
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Sep 7, 2013 Reply by Titch the Clown |
Great ToolI just wanted to draw attention to a great tool I purchased last week. I bought it from Stewart McDonald at www.stewmac.com. It's a Preci… Started by Paul Doug |
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Aug 29, 2013 Reply by Paul Doug |
Uke Inside BracingI have had a few requests for Ukes lately. Haven't built one for a couple or so years and I have only two. I was wondering, do you put a… Started by Paul Doug |
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Aug 26, 2013 Reply by terry harris |
Uke string spacingI want to build either a concert or tenor uke. Tenor I am thinking. So, I have built several 3 string cbg, and happy with it, and learning… Started by HarleyTodd |
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Jul 31, 2013 Reply by HarleyTodd |
Bloodwood FretboardI'm working on my plans for my first cigar box uke (a soprano) and I ran across bloodwood as a fretboard option. I could only find one exam… Started by Jessicca McKelvey |
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Jul 2, 2013 Reply by Johnny Debit |
Famous guitar players who started on the uke.I was just thinking about what famous guitars players got their start by learning to play the ukulele before the guitar. Here are the names… Started by Rob (Uker) Porras |
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Jun 13, 2013 Reply by Jessicca McKelvey |
Slid ukeMorning guys,Have anyone no of any slide tutaoials for the ukulele,there are plenty of guys playing slide on you tube but none as i can see… Started by Mal Chilvers |
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Apr 17, 2013 Reply by Yellowbelly Flatt |
CB Uke Build StartedHey all! Been playing ukulele for a few months now, and I decided that I have to build a cigar box uke! Going to start with this box: … Started by Jim Dickison |
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Apr 7, 2013 Reply by Jim Dickison |
Cohiba Red DotHi guys Areally good friend of mine made for me this really great resonator uke,which I am delited with. It's a great guy called Shane Wags… Started by Mal Chilvers |
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Mar 6, 2013 Reply by J-Peg |
C.B.ukulele luthierHi guysDue to my health I am unable to make my own cigar box intrerment,I have recenly bough a couple of factory made ukes that are great b… Started by Mal Chilvers |
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Feb 5, 2013 Reply by Mal Chilvers |
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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
Started by Scott W. Last reply by Kentucky Mojo Nov 4, 2016. 7 Replies 0 Likes
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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