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Cigar Box Ukulele Discussions (125)
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Build number 4This one was commissioned as a birthday gift for a 9 y.o. girl who loves sailing. It is a concert scale and is decorated with water-slide d… Started by Jillian Holladay |
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Jun 11, 2012 Reply by Jillian Holladay |
My third CBUI made this one for my niece. It is a tenor scale and it is not a through neck the first two. The sound is so much better with this one.… Started by Jillian Holladay |
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May 15, 2012 Reply by Jillian Holladay |
small boxeshas anyone built a ukulele using a small box, i have a ashton box 8" 5" 2" i would like to build a uku out of it' but don't want to go… Started by RUM SICK DAVE |
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May 10, 2012 Reply by Chuck Cobillas |
new buildsHi guys I have recently finished my latest cb uke lus a non cb uke.As you can see th sbu is a resonator using a four onch cone. Both have p… Started by Mal Chilvers |
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May 2, 2012 Reply by Jillian Holladay |
Neck queriesSo I've built a cbg before but it was an electric 3 string guitar with a through neck. Thing is my friend asked me to build him a Cigar box… Started by James O'Connor |
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Apr 20, 2012 Reply by Glenn Reither |
My second CB UkeI made this for the daughter of a friend. It is tenor scale. The decorations are done with "Grafix Clear Rub-Onz". Bone nut and saddle w… Started by Jillian Holladay |
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Apr 17, 2012 Reply by Glenn Reither |
Slide bluesHi guys I'm not very talented but I am despatate to learn slide delta blues on my uke, I have a couple of builds on the stocks one a teno… Started by Mal Chilvers |
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Apr 7, 2012 Reply by Yellowbelly Flatt |
girls' banjo/ukesStarted by Clifford Eise |
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Mar 14, 2012 Reply by Tom Walters |
My first CB UkeHi All, I finished my first project a few days ago. Can't wait to start the next one. There are some pictures in my album. I am not a mus… Started by Jillian Holladay |
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Mar 1, 2012 Reply by Jillian Holladay |
Resonator ukuleleHas anyone made resonator ukulele, I have a box finished, not a cigar box but as I thought would do the job great.Now before I have made re… Started by Mal Chilvers |
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Feb 15, 2012 Reply by John Hopper |
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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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