Six String Tenor Ukulele - Pic Heavy ...

[J.F. Custom]

Hi Markus and thanks.

The material on the tie-blocks is just some fancy Marbled/Pearloid Acrylic Polymer type material I had around. Not something I usually use, just thought I'd give it a try on this occasion. The inlay inset on the top of the tie-block is Amboyna Burl.

And cheers Soulman.

Jeremy.

[charangohabsburg]

Thanks Jeremy. Laying-around-materials sometimes yield very nice and also interesting results.

[Trevor Gore]

Also very late in on this one! Another little gem, Jeremy!

[J.F. Custom]

Actually Trev, this is an older one (late last year) that was dug up by a member, due to a question on Ziricote.

If I remember correctly, you were in fact the first to comment, very graciously I might add, on it.

Meh, but I'll take your second compliment anyway!

Unfortunately due to some health reasons in the family, not much has happened in my workshop since then - the past five months...

That will change soon enough.

Jeremy.

[Jeremy D]

This is an absolutely stunning instrument, well done.

[Trevor Gore]

If I remember correctly, you were in fact the first to comment...

At least that shows my tastes don't change much in a few months and that I can still recognise quality!

[Donovan]

Old to the forum but new to me. On the other hand we can check to see if Trevor's tastes remain consistent What a stunning choice of materials and craftmanship! The design elements are spot on. Nice job!! Sorry to bring up an old thread but this ukulele deserves it! Great job Jeremy.

donovan

[Graham Long]

Simply Stunning!! As Always

Jeremy,
Can you explain the changes you made in the sound board bracing etc to allow for extra string tension?

Cheers
Graham

[J.F. Custom]

Thanks Donovan for resurrecting just to compliment. Glad you like it and welcome to the forum.

Cheers also Graham. As to your question, I used five fan braces that were a little taller in dimension to my normal range. Five braces are not uncommon in Tenor instruments anyway - I've built with both five and three before.

On top of this was the increased bridge dimension/surface area. I used David Hurd's guide to string tension and required gluing area to extrapolate and create my bridge design to meet the necessary requirements.

Overall I was happy with the results for a first attempt at a six string uke.

Hope that helps.

Jeremy.