The bridge was off the body and the saddle was gone. It was a child's six string.
I re-glued the bridge. Did a CBG style bolt saddle. Made a tail piece. Cut two new string slots in the nut and converted it to a Baritone uke.

Plays and sounds surprisingly well. Will offer it to my cousin who plays CBGs.

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Comment by Uncle John on February 15, 2015 at 11:18am

A wee bit pricey for a bargain, Wes.  You taught me something, Dave.   Gary, I almost always stick to CBGs and related here on CBN.  So, no. 

Comment by gary sheldon on February 15, 2015 at 11:05am

UJ,

  Can we look forward to a video of you playing your new instrument?

Comment by Dave Lynas on February 15, 2015 at 10:33am
I like these classicals as the bridge falls in the center of the lower bout. Perfect for a conversion to a reso. or faux reso.
Comment by Uncle John on February 15, 2015 at 10:26am

Thanks, Wes, Thumper and Dave.    Dave, this brand is Austin and the label says made in China.   They might put several different brand names on the same instruments.   But I also have an inexpensive Austin mando that I bought used.  It sounds like a higher dollar mando.  I like Austins. 

Comment by Dave Lynas on February 15, 2015 at 10:19am
Nice Uncle. I've got one of these too. Up in the closet waiting it's turn. Good find.
Comment by Thumper on February 15, 2015 at 5:43am

Nice work and repurposing of something allegedly "used up" by it's previous owner !!!

Comment by Uncle John on February 15, 2015 at 2:53am

Thanks Gary and Pick.   It sounds way better than it has a right to.

Comment by the anonymous pick on February 14, 2015 at 5:32pm

:-o

Comment by gary sheldon on February 14, 2015 at 4:26pm

I am so envyous.

Comment by gary sheldon on February 14, 2015 at 4:25pm

Nice find.  Nice work.

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