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It's Done!!
Ari's Bonsai Uke
Kahealani's uke is finished and delivered to her!
Adirondack spruce top, Paua abalone rosette and fretboard inlay, ebony fret board, bridge and saddle...
... and Koa back and sides. Finished in shellac, and strung with Aquila Nylgut strings.
The inlay of her name was done freehand and no, I don't recommend it! LOL.
Enjoy it Kahea!
Will have more pictures of Ari's bonsai uke soon!
New - little Ari is getting a little Uke! He loves the sound of his mom strumming her violin for him, so a bonsai ukulele will allow him to strum his own instrument without endangering mom's 1751 J.B Guadagnini! LOL. I'll put pictures up...and thanks Haylie, for such a great project! :)
Possibilities for Ari's bonsai Uke. The Koa (left) isn't very dramatic but has a nice low tap tone. Sides for the set on the right might be tricky to bend.
Other Projects
In Progress
Cade's six-string, ready to glue the bridge down. Hey - how'd those pies end up in the picture? Company for dinner...
Cade's six-string Uke - Koa and Cedar
Kahealani's Uke - Koa, Adirondack Spruce and Maple
Another view of Kahealani's Uke
First time doing an inlay like this! It still needs a bit of finishing but not bad. :) The ebony is streaked with a chocolate brown, so now the question is whether to dye it or not. Normally I love the look of wood as it is.
Crazy Girl's 8 String - Koa, Bear Claw Swiss Spruce and Maple
Completed
Jay's Uke - Honduran Rosewood and Swiss Spruce with Ebony (Under construction in this photo)
Charlie's Uke - Spruce, Walnut and Maple with Ebony
My own Uke - #1 :)
Sitka Spruce, Mahogany with Ebony and a Rosewood headstock