Included is a section on sources of materials, a precise material list and other this informative book will guide you through the step by step process of building a professional quality ukulele. See more ideas about ukulele drawing, ukulele and guitar building. Ukulele build john anthony guitars, luthiers plans. My mould is made in four parts a flat base sheet, a mould sheet from which the outline of the uke is cut with a jig saw and two end pieces. My friend pat hawley encouraged me to try to build a ukulele. Ok, so its christmas 20 and this project is a long time coming.
But once i got started, i experimented with how i could build it without the specialized equipment that many guitar builders use. This part is the most fun because you can really do anything you want to it. The thin pieces for the body top, back, and sides were resawn from the mahogany lumber they are laying on. Includes dimensions for a tenor ukulele, including fret scale. This was a self initiated project where i wanted to explore acoustics, so i decided to build a ukulele from scratch. Soprano size all master ukulele plans include 5 fullscale diagrams of the ukulele plan, sections, bracing layouts, brace templates and much more.
These are the drawings i used to build my tenor ukulele. The construction demonstrated is based on a tenor ukulele and this book will serve as a substantial reference resource for any of the four sizes of the ukuleles. Note that these are digital downloads for your ease and convenience to print up to 3 copies to use for your ukulele building aspirations. You can download this profile as a png file which you can use with the free eval. This 145page book is a condensation of 35 years of woodworking experience and a substantial knowledge of guitar and ukulele construction. Ukulele plans these are the drawings i used to build my tenor ukulele you can download this profile as a png file which you can use with the free eval. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. A ukulele kit is an excellent way to get into instrument building. Our shipping and setup is now located right next to one of the best custom ukulele makers in the world, koolau ukulele company. I have also developed body shapes with a more modern design aesthetic. Supplementary advice for stewart macdonald ukulele kit construction the jump link does not seem to work. The ukulele is a relatively new instrument for me, but one that is certainly coming on strong. We offer a widerange of body types and styles for fun little instruments.
In this web page i ramble on about my ukulele building experience. This ukulele s innovative design allows for easy traveling by daniel ikaika ito aug 14, 2016 a new style of ukulele, the pahulele, has made taking the sound of hawaii abroad safer and more convenient. The plans below lighten the bracing to provide a more responsive instrument. Nov, 2011 learn how to make a high quality concert sized ukulele from scratch with this easy to follow stepbystep instructional movie. The ukulele i built is concert sized and is inspired from cigar box guitars. This ukuleles innovative design allows for easy traveling. Carbon fiber composite ukulele construction for amazing sound and durability. A comprehenisve guide to construct a hawaiian ukulele for any woodworker at. This simple jig holds the ukulele for gluing, and ensures that the sides are properly squared up with the top and back. Just another revision of the martin belly bridge but with the belly more pronounced and the string. Making a crazy custom guitar the most complex electric guitar ever. Acoustic and structural design, jigmaking, inlay and repair are woven into a personalized course of study to accommodate each persons interest, skill level, and experience.
The specifications for the plans have been taken from my experience with thousands of ukuleles over the past 30 years. See more ideas about ukulele, guitar building and resonator guitar. Many available plans show bracing for factory guitars and are too heavy. The free ukulele plans require basic to expert woodworking skills depending on the specific guitar project undertaken. Ukulele plans ukulele other we have available detailed, fullsize 24 x 36 shop drawings of both soprano and concert scale ukuleles, suitable for someone handy to use to make their own. I did not purchase this book as a stand alone guide to build the ukulele. In the world of wood products, you will not find two pieces the same. A wonderful reference for the construction of any of the four sizes of ukuleles.
The top thickness and arching, interior bracing, wood choice, neck angle, fingerboard thickness and bridge height are all closely integrated to produce the optimum sound. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Brazilian rosewoodswiss alpine spruce custom design. However it still requires a moderate investment in tools. This video is fastpaced and not necessarily an instructional video. Students design and build their own instruments from raw materials. Having an experienced guitar builder such as pat to turn to for advice gave me the courage to build one. Finally got into the shop after a couple weeks of being under the weather. The ukulele is now available and details the construction of soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone sized ukuleles.
Concert size ukulele body template in pdf format ukulele. All plans can be downloaded for free as pdf files that print on paper 36 inches by 24 inches. Custom cocobolo 6 string kiku construction, from the shop of nc luthier jay lichty. The tone and volume of the instrument vary with size and construction. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. This listing is for the printed paper plans version of my michael j king tenor ukulele 4 x a1 printed paper sheets full size, folded for easy delivery anywhere in the world. Its difficult to clamp a bridge to an instrument body due to the precision required, the force required, and the fragility of an instrument top. Ive been on the internet since the early 1990s and this site just never stops growing. Luthiers construction plans are now available from our store pages. Learn how to make a high quality concert sized ukulele from scratch with this easy to follow stepbystep instructional movie. Henry wickham, october 7, 2004, trafford publishing edition, spiralbound in english. Compared to a guitar it is simpler to build and it requires fewer materials.
The woods will always vary in grain, curl and color. I have been using the kasha bracing system since 2002, when i started incorporating the design into the construction of a nylon string guitar. Apr 26, 2010 bending the sides of a pineapple ukulele. The design and construction is similar to an acoustic guitar, but faster and easier. Photo at left shows most of the materials used to build a soprano ukulele. Included is a section on sources of materials, a precise material list and other pertinent information.
Designed for mass market 3d printers, lightning uke is the worlds first 3d printed electric ukulele thats under 100% open hardware license this means youre free and welcome to make, modify and distribute all of its design, model and circuit layout. Mar 14, 2016 concert size ukulele body template in pdf format. Ukulele building plans i have full size complete building plans available for soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone ukulele. If youre a firsttime builder, our ukulele kits are a great way to start. Skipper instruments custom ukulele design skipper custom. I wanted to add to my library so as to further the options i had on building techniques and jig construction.
My ukuleles have evolved through several subtle changes in shape, but the size has remained the same. Courses are designed to minimize the need for expensive equipment and specialized jiggery. Twelve timesaving construction jigs are illustrated and fully explained. Both the spanish and box style construction are illustrated and discussed in every step of the construction process. My friend pat hawley encouraged me to try to build a ukulele having an experienced guitar builder such as pat to turn to for advice gave me the courage to build one. The fingerboard was cut from a brazilian rosewood guitar fingerboard blank that i bought in the 70s and had since warped. You will need a few of your own tools, like a small screwdriver and glue.
Devine guitars and ukulele is an authorized tonerite dealer and can include a tonerite with your custom guitar or ukulele. Before doing any of the assembly, i decided to paint the base. We search out the best custom ukulele makers in the world. I decided to create a new bridge design for this concert ukulele. From trafford publishing incidentally, an ondemand publishing company, ukulele design and construction. Ukulele plans if you are looking for the perfect ukulele plans, you have come to the right place. The following ukulele plans, designs and instructions are free. Ukulele design and construction october 7, 2004 edition. The kit comes in a pretty blue box like this, with all of the pieces you need to create your own custom ukulele. Currently my two models are the soprano, left, and the tenor, right.