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Concert Ukulele

Post by luke_lee » Tue Aug 02, 2011 12:55 pm

Hi,
A few pics of my last two builds. One Mahogany with sunburst finish, the other Spruce top and pressed Zebrano Veneer back and sides.
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Re: Concert Ukulele

Post by needsmorecowbel » Tue Aug 02, 2011 8:05 pm

Love that bridge design...sleeeeeeek
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Re: Concert Ukulele

Post by John Maddison » Tue Aug 02, 2011 10:45 pm

Nice work, Luke ... what is the finish?
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Re: Concert Ukulele

Post by Allen » Wed Aug 03, 2011 5:54 am

I love the tobacco burst on the second one. Very warm and inviting. Very tidy, professional work Luke.
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Re: Concert Ukulele

Post by charangohabsburg » Wed Aug 03, 2011 6:59 am

Wow, these ukes look neat! I remember your back laminating method, glad to see that everything turned out perfect.

Unlike Allen I would say that the sunburst uke looks hot, not warm ;). That top really looks like flames of a camping fire. Cool! What did I say right now? :shock: :lol:
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Re: Concert Ukulele

Post by luke_lee » Thu Aug 04, 2011 6:46 pm

Hi all,

John the finish is durobond 851 Guitar Lacquer (Nitrocellulose), I also used their dyes (brown, red and yellow) in the lacquer for the sunburst. I buffed the finish with stew-mac buffs and the stick compound.

Thanks for all the positive comments.

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Re: Concert Ukulele

Post by woodrat » Thu Aug 04, 2011 7:53 pm

Luke, I second everything that has been said...very nice work!

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Post by ozziebluesman » Thu Aug 04, 2011 11:05 pm

Very nice Luke!

Love the sunburst.

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Re: Concert Ukulele

Post by Rod True » Thu Oct 06, 2011 1:09 am

Those look great!

Care to share the sunburst receipe?
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