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  1. #1
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    Default Bubinga, Engelman Spruce Soprano Ukulele

    This is a Soprano Ukulele.

    Engelman Spruce
    Back, sides and fingerboard: Bubinga.
    Neck: Western Red Cedar.
    Bridge and headstock laminate: W.A. (Esperance) Banksia.
    Nut and saddle: Bone.
    Strings: Aquilla nylgut.
    Finish: Tung oil. Final coat is tung oil based finish with bees wax and carnauba wax in it.

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    Top Job looks great. How's the sound?

    Cheers

    Steve

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    Quote Originally Posted by fineboxes View Post
    Top Job looks great. How's the sound?

    Cheers

    Steve
    Thanks Steve
    Sound is very nice. almost like a small classical guitar.

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    ...absolutely fantastic work. Love the bubinga.
    Get some nice pics taken, the iPhone pics don't do your work justice.


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    Quote Originally Posted by wolften View Post
    ...absolutely fantastic work. Love the bubinga.
    Get some nice pics taken, the iPhone pics don't do your work justice.
    Thanks, appreciate your comments.
    Yes the Bubinga was nice to work with. This is the first time I have used it.

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    It looks great and well made too. Mind you I dont think it would sound like a small classical guitar if I played it.
    Regards

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