First time ukulele build and research.
Rather than clog up Cal's great Ukulele build thread I will post my questions and thoughts here. I have been thinking about what my next project and direction should be.
The last few years have given me a change in direction and I hopefully have some more time available to pursue some of my own interests. Five months ago I decided to learn the Ukulele and find it more difficult than what the UTubes say. But onwards I go.
I was in Japan six months ago and saw a Ukulele worth $4000, at that stage I had not played a Uke but was impressed with the sound that came from it.
It is fair to say it has a bit on the $120 Uke I purchased here when I got home. So, at this stage, I intend to do the research necessary to see if I can build a Uke that at the very least sounds better than mine which is more than OK. To me, it seems pointless building something with an investment of time and money in it if it fails to live up to its potential.
These are the things I have to get my head around, any help or direction will be appreciated. This is going to be a slow project and I am not above taking short cuts by buying kits or half kits if I have to.
TONE WOODS: And where to get them, professionally and also alternative cheaper DIY
RESONATOR:
SHAPING THE BODY: I have seen some butane bending irons, I need something simple, otherwise the cost will outweigh the project and I may as well go to Hawaii and buy a Koa.
Any other help or directions will be appreciated.
Pete