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Found a Uke kit on Gumtree - guy wanted $15 for it. Figured I can't go wrong for $15.
Turns out it's a Grizzly H3125 Ukulele kit - not flash - made up of laminates, etc and retails for ~$30 US.
Dry build of it with most of the bits on board goes like this:
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-con..._44_12_Pro.jpg
Calling this project "Eliot".
So we put our heads together and have a think about what we can do...
Stage 1. Binding.
Photo doesn't show, but the top and bottom are just laminate - looks like 3 ply with mahogany on the top and bottom.
So we decide to upgrade the edges of the Uke with pearloid binding.
Quick zip around with a new router bit and Bob is the atpatruus of choice!
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-con..._58_20_Pro.jpg
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-con..._58_08_Pro.jpg
Nice one Brendan :)
Is this your first attempt at binding? Nice job :)
Superb job, could not agree more with DB! :)Quote:
/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from dingobass on October 1, 2014, 07:29
Nice one Brendan :)
Is this your first attempt at binding? Nice job :)
You made me look up a word! I so rarely have to do that.
atpatruus (uncountable)
One's great-grandfather's grandfather's brother.
Sweet looking uke too. That binding is gonna set it off nicely. Any colours planned?
cool side project Brendan for $15 how wrong can you go !
Binding will look nice, good job bro !
...and I though he had misspelt apparatus. Doh!Quote:
/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from pablopepper on October 1, 2014, 08:51
You made me look up a word! I so rarely have to do that.
atpatruus (uncountable)
I have to say I thought exactly the same Gavmiester !
You planning a piezo or acoustic pup for this beast Bman ?
Lozza can give you tips how to play a coconut uke haha
Binding is gonna look cool. Great project Brendan!
Cheers,
Gav.
In honour of Bassguy, or in spite of him?Quote:
Calling this project "Eliot".
Man what a great project Brendan, and only needing what about 3 foot of binding lol...
Some people are too quick and far too clever!Quote:
/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from Fretworn on October 1, 2014, 11:21
In honour of Bassguy, or in spite of him?Quote:
Calling this project "Eliot".
Ah yes BassGuy - the muse of ukulele players the world over.Quote:
Quote from Fretworn on October 1, 2014, 11:21
In honour of Bassguy, or in spite of him?Quote:
Calling this project "Eliot".
Thanks guys....
Wokks - we haven't gotten to electrics yet... :)...
Colours will be revealed in one of the next installs - still need to remove the tape and glue the soundhole binding in properly!