First build - Concert uke

Klufty · Post by **Klufty** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 4:31 pm

Hi All,

I am new to this forum and thought I would share pics of my first build. Concert size uke, Australian Blackwood from Australian Tonewoods. Thanks for looking.

Thanks,

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Allen · Post by **Allen** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 5:11 pm

Welcome to the forum Klufty. Great looking uke. Has the building bug got you yet? Already planning on your next?

Klufty · Post by **Klufty** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 6:17 pm

Hi Allen,

Thanks for the comments. The bug is certainly entrenched after building the uke. I have plans to build a Gibson l-00 style acoustic. Probably with bunya top and qld maple back and sides. I am glad I found this forum their is a wealth of knowledge on here.

Thanks,

Bob Connor · Post by **Bob Connor** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 6:31 pm

G'day Klufty and welcome to the forum.

Nice looking uke.

You need to talk to Hesh about L00's.

I've played his Tiger Myrtle/Lutz L00 and it's sensational.

ozziebluesman · Post by **ozziebluesman** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 9:27 pm

Hey Chris it's Al in Townsville. Nice uke alright. Good people round here mate. You will learn heaps if you want to. Good to see you a member of our forum.

Cheers

Alan

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 6:22 am

Welcome to the forum Kluf, hope you like it here. Nice job on the little axe

You say it's your first

Damn good effort in that case! I like your combinations of curly woods, what is the bridge material you've used?

obmit · Post by **obmit** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 8:46 am

Hey Kluf

Nice uke (jealous) and welcome to the forum.

Cheers

Tim

sebastiaan56 · Post by **sebastiaan56** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 8:47 am

Hi Klufty,

Welcome to the forum, you keep that standard of work up and one of our erudite and discriminating mods will probably ban you.... its a point of honour here.

Nice Uke!

Klufty · Post by **Klufty** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 10:54 am

Thanks for the comments. It was great to build the uke and finally play it. The uke was a xmas git for my brother in law. It turned out so well I almost kept it for myself. All the wood is Oz blackwood. Fantastic timber from Aust Tonewoods. Excellent product and service. Sealed with egg whites and the finish is just cabots spray gloss poly from bunnings. 9 coats in all and the fingerboard and the bridge were finished in lemon oil. Thanks again and i look forward to seeing everyone else projects.

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sebastiaan56 · Post by **sebastiaan56** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 12:44 pm

Klufty, your you tube link isnt there so I'll add one, my favourite Uke player

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Localele · Post by **Localele** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 6:56 pm

Looks great Klufty.What bracing pattern did you use ? How deep is the body? Looks great with the blackwood used for everything.Cheers .

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