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    Quote Originally Posted by Cal View Post
    I have found someone to play my ukulele for me and give me feedback, he loves it!

    Tell me what you think of it!

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    Posted a response but it was lost in the ether... during a forum overload

    In summary, a lovely mellow and haunting tone. Love it!

    Well done Cal

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    Thanks Euge!
    I’m planning the next one, there are a few things I will be changing, the main one being a larger volume body. This one lacks a bit of resonance in the b and e strings, I am loving the challenge though. Onwards and upwards

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    Wonderful instruments and I hope the new owners cherish them. Last night I saw this for the first time and totally enjoyed the music in this video and all the others they have put on YT

    CHRIS

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    Thanks Chris, nice of you to say!
    The kids love their instruments and I’m pretty chuffed with mine too

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    What an absolutely wonderful and enjoyable sound (and song). Thanks for sharing Chris.
    I love it ... who would have thought a bunch of ukes and voices could sound so good.
    Maybe Cal and his SA friends can put something together like that?

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    Euge, I spent a few hours watching their other stuff which is at least as good as the one I posted.
    CHRIS

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    They certainly sound fantastic, I only dream of being able to play like that! The fellow in my video is coming back this afternoon to start teaching me how to play, I need to take little steps first


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    I know this post is late but I have decided that I will attempt to construct a ukulele out of some beautiful quilted redwood I have but I am struggling with a fretboard with frets fitted, neck, head and tuners.Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mature one View Post
    I know this post is late but I have decided that I will attempt to construct a ukulele out of some beautiful quilted redwood I have but I am struggling with a fretboard with frets fitted, neck, head and tuners.Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
    Thanks for your questions, I don’t know where you would purchase a ready made neck and fretboard from as I have only ever made mine from scratch. Can I ask why you wish to purchase these instead of making your own?

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    Hi mature one,
    There are uke necks and fretboards on ebay but I dont think they would do justice to real nice timber. Be OK to build a basic uke out of something plain as a starting point. Cal's question is kind of on my lips too so I will say that doing the fret board is not as difficult as it may first look. You have to just read up on how it's done then have a practice on some scrap wood to get the feel of it before doing your first fretboard.
    Fret Position Calculator | stewmac.com
    The link will show the fret measurements for whatever scale length you chose.
    Why dont you start a new thread and ask all the questions as a way of starting your project.
    Regards
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    I am having a uke made for me by a local luthier from Australian woods that I supplied to him.
    Fretboard will be figured Western Myall, the sound board of figured Aust red cedar, sides & back of figured Tas blackwood. Will post pics when I have it, or they are sent by the maker. Will then have to learn a few chords )

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    Where are you Cal?
    Hope you and yours are all OK
    Euge

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    Thanks for the replies .This ukulele is to be a learner for now if I am happy with it I will certainly build a tenor and post my progress .Just learning to bend sides is causing headaches ,but onwards and upwards.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Euge View Post
    Where are you Cal?
    Hope you and yours are all OK
    Euge
    I’m still going Euge, I have been flat out at work for months and have gotten back into renovating the kitchen over the last few weeks (almost done)
    I have a heap of timber to keep me in ukuleles for the time being, just need to square everything else up before I get back into them.
    Can’t wait to see your ukulele when it’s done!
    Keep well!

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    Great to see all is OK with you Cal. Busy is good in these times (distraction). Ive been busy feeding and managing another Page with tree & wood information (non commercial).

    My uke is done and posted as a Tenor Uke. have a look under A Tenor Ukulele

    So beautiful I hardly dare to hold it. Its nice to see beautiful wood put to good use.

    Eugene

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