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Cigar Box Ukulele Discussions (125)
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concert uke fret board.So I built a concert scale uke using a template from circuitsandstrings. It worked out ok but for some reason I need to move all the chord… Started by Matthew Borczon |
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Feb 7, 2016 Reply by rusty case |
My latest ukulelePuerto Rico 965 A link to the photo album of my latest uke. I think I have built 16 instruments now. Started by Jillian Holladay |
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Latest Build - Olivia UkeFirst post to the Uke group - made my first Cuke, my 6th instrument overall. I saw someone suggested it was a good use for a smaller box,… Started by Kigar |
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Jan 16, 2016 Reply by Kigar |
Bass ukuleleFirst bass ukulele build. Ran into a few problems but all in all I think it came out well and sounds good both acoustic and plugged in. P… Started by Terry Horn |
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Oct 27, 2015 Reply by Kentucky Mojo |
Build #14 Tenor UkeStarted by Jillian Holladay |
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Apr 10, 2015 Reply by Jillian Holladay |
First UkeleleThis is my first Uke build that I made it for a friend. He supplied the carved box. I carved out the spaces between design to create sound… Started by Greg Thompson |
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Feb 21, 2015 Reply by Greg Thompson |
Bracing or not?If I put neck on box I need brace the box. Putting box on neck and I don't need braceing. If the neck in box is too wide, I don't sound go… Started by Jantan ux |
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Jan 17, 2015 Reply by gary sheldon |
Advice for my first ukeHowdy, I am looking for some advice on my uke build. I just completed my first CBG, and I am about to start a uke for my wife. She is a t… Started by Mickey Ray Parker |
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Nov 7, 2014 Reply by Mickey Ray Parker |
First Uke BuildHi Guys I've a couple of small cigar box's that are a bit too small for my usual CBG builds so I thought I'd have a go and mak… Started by The Capo Kid |
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Jun 24, 2014 Reply by The Capo Kid |
Favorite bridge & saddle construction?Hey, everyone! I am considering a uke build and am undecided about how to go about making a bridge and saddle. The advanced search capabili… Started by Scott W |
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Jun 14, 2014 Reply by gary sheldon |
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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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