First thing this morning I was off to the hardware store to buy the threaded inserts and bolts for the long clamps I had made. Didn't take long before the bridge was glued and clamped.
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Late this afternoon I took the clamps off, drilled the string holes and with great excitement, installed the strings.
I used Southcoast's "Heavy gauge linear/w/wound basses" (HL-WB) The recommendation of Dirk Wormhaut, Southcoast's owner, for baritone. Just firming them up, I headed upstairs to pour myself a drink and tune the instrument. Sat on the hearth and attached a tuner. Always the best time in a ukulele build. I was not disappointed as the strings came into tune.
I used Southcoast's "Heavy gauge linear/w/wound basses" (HL-WB) The recommendation of Dirk Wormhaut, Southcoast's owner, for baritone. Just firming them up, I headed upstairs to pour myself a drink and tune the instrument. Sat on the hearth and attached a tuner. Always the best time in a ukulele build. I was not disappointed as the strings came into tune.
It is a baritone, in the Kasha design. the bracing under the sound board is quite different. 18 small various sized tone bars radiate out from the wedge shaped bridge. None of them reach entirely to the sides. The sound hole is set way up in the corner. All of this leaves most of the sound board to vibrate, and thus provide volume. Bracing and the bridge are heavier on the bass side resulting in lower lows and clearer highs.
I have gotten used to the new design and think it very handsome and sleek. I think I am a Kasha convert.
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If you think you would like a Kasha Baritone give me a call. I think I have enough Blackwood for one more, and I have some lovely Bubinga and some more Bear Claw Spruce.
