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:
Calling this project "Eliot".
Current builds:
GPB-4B: https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...548#post184548
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!
Current builds:
GPB-4B: https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...548#post184548
Nice one Brendan
Is this your first attempt at binding? Nice job
There is always a workaround for glitches, mistakes and other Guitar building gremlins.....
Superb job, could not agree more with DB!/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from dingobass on October 1, 2014, 07:29
Nice one Brendan
Is this your first attempt at binding? Nice job
Gavmeister
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?
'As long as there's, you know, sex and drugs, I can do without the rock and roll.'
cool side project Brendan for $15 how wrong can you go !
Binding will look nice, good job bro !
Current Builds and status
scratch end grain pine tele - first clear coat on !
JBA-4 - assembled - final tweaks
Telemonster double scale tele - finish tobacco burst on body and sand neck
Completed builds
scratch oak.rose gum Jazzmaster - assembled needs setup
MK-2 Mosrite - assembled - play in
Ash tele with Baritone neck - neck pup wiring tweaks and play in
...and I though he had misspelt apparatus. Doh!/<\\/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
Current Builds and status
scratch end grain pine tele - first clear coat on !
JBA-4 - assembled - final tweaks
Telemonster double scale tele - finish tobacco burst on body and sand neck
Completed builds
scratch oak.rose gum Jazzmaster - assembled needs setup
MK-2 Mosrite - assembled - play in
Ash tele with Baritone neck - neck pup wiring tweaks and play in
Binding is gonna look cool. Great project Brendan!
Cheers,
Gav.
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Build #01: BC-1
Build #02: ST-1
Build #03: JR-1DC
Build #04: ES-2V
Build #05: ESB-4 (GOTM July 2014)
Build #06: RC-1
Build #07: MK-2
Build #08: TLA-1
Build #09: JR-1DC
Build #0A: LPA-1
Build #0B: STA-1 (GOTM April 2015)
Build #0C: MKA-2
Build #0D: LP-1M
Build #0E: JB-1
Build #0F: FS-1
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In honour of Bassguy, or in spite of him?Calling this project "Eliot".
Current:
GTH-1
Completed:
AST-1FB
First Act ME276 (resurrected curb-side find)
ES-5V
Scratchie lapsteel
Custom ST-1 12 String
JBA-4
TL-1TB
Scratch Lapsteel
Meinl DIY Cajon
Cigar Box lap steel
Wishing:
Baritone
Open D/Standard Double 6 twin neck
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