Book and plan By D. Henry Wickham. Discover the basic techniques of fretted instrument construction, and build a fine quality Hawaiian tenor (17" scale) uke with this comprehensive guide. Written for the woodworker with shop tools, Ukulele Design & Construction features over 185 detailed photos of the entire process. 142 pages, softcover.
Full-scale tenor ukulele plan (30" x 42") displays cross-sections, bracing patterns, a fret scale chart, dimensions and more.
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It's fun to build and fun to play! Instructions cover both "box style" (the neck and body are built separately) and "Spanish style" (the sides are built into the neck heel) construction techniques, plus directions for making useful jigs. Procedures for binding the body, inlaying and fretting the fingerboard, and applying an oil finish are included.