Monthly Archive for: ‘September, 2010’

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  • on September 29, 2010 -

Progress report: the incredible archtop

The archtop ukulele is a long term project but we’ve been working on it a lot because, well, this one is going to be really cool. We’re even throwing around the idea of carving the back and sides as a single unit from one piece of wood. Obviously this wouldn’t be easy but there are [...]

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  • on September 26, 2010 -

Progress Report: 8-String Tenor Ukulele

We’re making great progress on iu #006. This one is an 8-string tenor with experimental arched, crossed bracing. We’ve trimmed down the mass of the braces and we’ve arched them from the bridge to the upper bout. These are definitely unconventional and we don’t know how they will be received. The unusual nature of the [...]

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  • on September 5, 2010 -

Handbuilt ukulele #005 is officially complete!

#005 is done and ready to play! Installed some Aquila strings, tuned her up and she sounds AWESOME! Could not be happier with they way this uke sounds. Good volume and sustain and these will only get better as the finish hardens completely and everything stabilizes. The antiqued finish looks like this is a vintage [...]

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  • on September 1, 2010 -

Concert Ukulele #005 is almost ready!

We are getting really close now on #005. I couldn’t resist giving you a preview image of her wild finish. This one will definitely stand out in a crowd. I just finished installing the bridge and shaping the nut. The nut will be glued on tomorrow. We’ll put the oil finish on the neck, install [...]

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