Australian/New Zealand Luthiers Forum • Concert Uke with Scrimshaw Inlay

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Concert Uke with Scrimshaw Inlay

Posted: Sun Oct 20, 2019 1:09 pm

by Allen

Blackwood and Yellow cedar with ebony. Faux Ivory with Scrimshaw shading.

Re: Concert Uke with Scrimshaw Inlay

Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2019 7:51 am

by lamanoditrento

Nice! The shrimshaw looks like a lot of fun to do

Re: Concert Uke with Scrimshaw Inlay

Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2019 1:49 pm

by asgilbert

Wow, Piece of Art. Great job... Do people play these? I'd be worried about scratching it!!

Re: Concert Uke with Scrimshaw Inlay

Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2019 2:01 pm

by RodC

One should never be afraid of playing a musical instrument. No matter how good it is.
It's core function is to play music. Otherwise it is just art.

Re: Concert Uke with Scrimshaw Inlay

Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2019 2:04 pm

by Allen

asgilbert wrote: ↑
Mon Oct 21, 2019 1:49 pm
Wow, Piece of Art. Great job... Do people play these? I'd be worried about scratching it!!

Yes, as far as I'm aware they are played. I build them first and formost to be a great sounding and playing iinstrument.