Goodness what glorious weather this spring. It got up to 85 today and not a cloud in the sky. Wonderful for practicing outdoors. Went to Seattle today so I didn't get anything done in the workshop, but I did take a picture or two for you yesterday at the Bellingham Ukulele Group monthly jam.
Here is Pat Madsen holding his brand new Juke Box arch top uke from Great Britain. Those empty seats all belong to a large contingent of ladies from Anacorte who newly formed a uke and singing group called the "delights" Pat was listening intently to their excellent music.
We were all excited to see Pat's new uke. Truly a thing of beauty. The maker is a master craftsman.
We were all excited to see Pat's new uke. Truly a thing of beauty. The maker is a master craftsman.
Here they are- the DEELIGHTs.
Meanwhile, down in the workshop I have assembled the palette for the next tenor build. From right to left, A juniper top lies on its maple back, The tigerstripe maple sides are visible above it, and I will use the walnut neck on this uke.
Next is the redwood top lying on the East Indian Rosewood back. It's sides are also above and the chunk of Honduran Mahogony that I will make the neck from is at the very top.
Next is the juniper top from San Juan Island and the back and sides made from scraps left over from the cumeru used for the decking at my daughter and son in law's summer home. This uke will get and an Alaska Cedar neck.
I think the next challenge is making and installing rosettes and cutting the sound hole in the tops.
Next is the redwood top lying on the East Indian Rosewood back. It's sides are also above and the chunk of Honduran Mahogony that I will make the neck from is at the very top.
Next is the juniper top from San Juan Island and the back and sides made from scraps left over from the cumeru used for the decking at my daughter and son in law's summer home. This uke will get and an Alaska Cedar neck.
I think the next challenge is making and installing rosettes and cutting the sound hole in the tops.
