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Ukes For Gand kids

Started by Rupe Power. Last reply by Sal Monella Nov 11, 2022. 3 Replies 0 Likes

Hello from Nova ScotiaI have three grand daughters 8, 3 and 2 yrs old. I would like to build a Uke for each of them. Can anyone recommend a size or type.thanksContinue

Gitaulele

Started by Brown Water Jerry (Rice). Last reply by Kigar Mar 21, 2020. 1 Reply 0 Likes

I saw something the other day that qued my interest. If you capo a regular guitar at the fifth fret you basically have a uke. So.... if I saw a fret board at the fifth fret and put the bridge the…Continue

Semi-Uke Kit Build

Started by Brian Revels. Last reply by Brian Revels Oct 6, 2017. 8 Replies 1 Like

So, I have been building Cigar Box Guitars, Canjos, Dulcijos,and Diddley Bows for a few years now. I wanted to try my hand at a Ukulele.I found a tenor uke maple neck with a pre-fretted rosewood…Continue

ideal narrow of the box?

Started by jose garcia paredes. Last reply by Kigar Sep 3, 2017. 3 Replies 0 Likes

Hi! i have a cigar box 22,5 x20x 5 cm...... Is good choice for a soprano uke? Thanks!Continue

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Comment by Richard White on September 10, 2014 at 8:53am: Has anybody made a CBU using an old zero fret plastic fretboard? If so,
where would you place the bridge? Would you place it equal distance away from the zero fret to the 12th fret or from the 1st fret (actually the 2nd fret, not counting the zero fret )to the 12th fret?

Comment by Nicolas Aparicio on September 10, 2014 at 8:30am: my cigarlele

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Comment by Paul Graham on July 27, 2014 at 12:40am: thanks Will, it's the actual neck dimensions I'm looking for, but I need this too, so thanks again

Comment by Will King on July 26, 2014 at 10:15am: Go to fretfinder and put in 15 inchs, save the file as a PDF and print it out actual size.

Comment by Paul Graham on July 26, 2014 at 9:47am: Hi, can anyone tell me where I can get a template for a concert size neck

Comment by the anonymous pick on May 26, 2014 at 8:43am: hey uke lovers .. a special treat for ya here .. and shes for sale .

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Comment by mordacai bondurant on May 13, 2014 at 1:56pm: Hey there, Josh, ya got yaself a really neet idea goin' on thar.

I like how ya made the CBuke so deep....gotta believe that you will get some good acoustics from it. I'll be eager to see some more projects outta you pardner!

mordacai

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Comment by Josh Ferrin on May 13, 2014 at 8:20am: Nice, sturdy box construction. Slide-type lid secured with some bike-cleat hex bolts and an o-ring from Lowes. Can't decide what to put inside it. She's not a drinker, so no hidden flask. A tire patch kit, maybe?