Ukulele plans if you are looking for the perfect ukulele plans, you have come to the right place. Ukulele design and construction trafford publishing. I have been using the kasha bracing system since 2002, when i started incorporating the design into the construction of a nylon string guitar. Did you know that ukuleles can be different shapes. The math is a bit tedious but it really explains why construction techniques work or dont work. A comprehenisve guide to construct a hawaiian ukulele for any woodworker at. In rio, the work goes in before the party goes on the.
Hand rubbed sunburst part 1 body beau hannam guitars and ukuleles duration. We offer a widerange of body types and styles for fun little instruments. Twelve timesaving construction jigs are illustrated and fully explained. A list of 18 new ukulele books you should read in 2020, such as volume 1, easy. Concert ukuleles, along with tenors, were first created in the 1920s to meet the demands of players who wanted an instrument like a soprano, but with a larger fretboard and lowerpitched sound. Fundamentally, the uke book illustrated is about the process of the construction of a ukulele. 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. Devine guitars and ukulele is an authorized tonerite dealer and can include a tonerite with your custom guitar or ukulele. The uke book illustrated clearly explains every step in the construction of a ukulele through in the format of a graphic novel. It could perhaps use some alternative methods for bending the sides and. With a wide range of tone woods and premium features, lanikai ukuleles provide you with inspiration that sparks creativity and fuels musical passion. Design and build the worlds coolest ukulele graphic novel format shows. A wonderful reference for the construction of any of the four sizes of ukuleles.
Wooden words, cigar box guitar, guitar building, guitar design, mandolin, musical instruments, musicals, violin, acoustic guitars. 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. A pineapple ukulele is the same shape as a pineapple. Included in these instructions is the body shape template and bracing pattern center page of this book carefully. Ukulelerosettesacousticnovainstrumentsworkshopconstructionexplorephotos. This book is an amazing work on the construction of the ukulele. This uke is constructed out of the highdensity polycarbonate plastics. Ive been on the internet since the early 1990s and this site just never stops growing. Build your custom ukulele from the ground up and watch your ukulele come to. But what makes it so special, and so groundbreaking in the woodworking and craft category, is that it clearly explains every step of the process through concise notes. We have lots of romantic ideas for a heavenly maui wedding. A collection of fine spanish guitars from torres to the present, second edition. Ukulele design and construction goodreads share book. Book cover of rebecca bogart, jenny peters 21 easy ukulele songs for christmas.
This informative book will guide you through the step by step process of building a professional quality ukulele. Henry wickham, october 7, 2004, trafford publishing edition, spiralbound in english. A comprehenisve guide to construct a hawaiian ukulele for any woodworker author d. The concert uke is a popular choice for beginners, since it balances the traditionally light ukulele sound with a slightly larger, less finicky design. Ukulele plans these are the drawings i used to build my tenor ukulele. Concise photographic detail and drawings help to show you what to do and what not to do. Learning ukulele with curt learning the ukulele fingerboard. How hinkle ukulele turned from a passion into a successful.
Included is a section on sources of materials, a precise material list and other pertinent information. Ukulele graphic novel format shows every step of construction with 1,500. Ukulele design and construction october 7, 2004 edition. We did a search for other books with a similar title, however there were no. C tuning is the most common tuning currently in use. Music is that much sweeter when its from an instrument you made yourself. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. The term that means the ukulele makes its sound with no amplification, utilising its own construction and soundhole to project the tone and volume. Of the four common sizes of ukulele the soprano, concert and tenor ukulele can all be tuned using c tuning.
Design and build the worlds coolest ukulele fox chapel publishing graphic novel format shows every step of construction with 1,500 beautiful watercolor illustrations paperback illustrated, june 10, 2019. Includes dimensions for a tenor ukulele, including fret scale. Ukulele handcrafted by mike hagler photo by dan kvitka. There are a few books on guitar making that can be helpful for understanding structural considerations. How to build an electric ukulele 25 steps with pictures electric ukulele instructions and material lists, fret calculator link, lots of stuff electric ukulele this is crazy cool it would b so cool 2 get 2 play this. Luthiers make many of their own tools, often out of necessity. I wanted to add to my library so as to further the options i had on building techniques and jig construction. The book gives the information needed to build a ukulele in general but not plans for all the gallery of ukes. This video is fastpaced and not necessarily an instructional video. A nice way to blend the art and science of guitar building.
Therefore, you have to choose what is the best ukulele for yourself, considering it fits your style, tone, and is of high quality. I did not purchase this book as a stand alone guide to build the ukulele. Free ukulele plans pdf download informer technologies free download ukulele plans pdf files at software informer powerful building and drafting tools help design professionals quickly create plans according to standard building practices. I made my first ukulele by purchasing a kit and using the parts as templates. I have to give the book, ukulele design and construction, five stars. 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. 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. Would have liked a bit more in the construction segement. Peace love ukulele licensed to youtube by ingrooves on behalf of hitchhike records. Lanikai specializes in providing ukuleles for discerning musicians requiring dependability, playability and style.
Homemade instruments making musical instruments ukulele instrument ukulele chords guitar diy acoustic guitar diy electric guitar body electric ukulele design. Henry wickham formatbinding spiralbound book condition used good quantity available 1 binding unknown isbn 10 1412039096 isbn 9781412039093 publisher trafford publishing date published 20041007. Make your own ukulele, the essential guide to building, tuning. The uke book illustrated clearly explains every step of the process through concise notes and informative drawings in the format of a graphic novel. The ukulele is commonly associated with music from hawaii where the name roughly translates as jumping flea, perhaps because of the movement of the players fingers. Apr 26, 2010 bending the sides of a pineapple ukulele. The ukulele is now available and details the construction of soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone sized ukuleles. I think the problem solving is a big appeal to me personally. Below are some of the jigs and tools that ive made. This artistically conceived and executed book reveals the practical aspects of an ancient trade, showing the preparation and selection of materials, assembly and construction, the tools and jigs, and how to approach the work. A pure electric ukulele makes very little sound on its own, without being plugged in to an amplifier. The design of my ukuleles looks quite normal but is very refined. Its well written, lots of pictures at just the right places and if i wanted to build a professional quality uke, this is the book id use.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The makala waterman soprano ukulele is a masterpiece from kala that is specifically built for kids, but can also withstand the fingering dexterity of other players. Note that these are digital downloads for your ease and convenience to print up to 3 copies to use for your ukulele building aspirations. The method described in this book is the same one taught by our ukulele making school located in honolulu, hawaii.
The sea illustration on ukulele permanent markers a ukulele design commission that i did over winter break. I found this to be a good basic book as to the construction of a ukulele. Ukulele design the sea back ukulele design the sea by vivsters. Greenbaum, sarah ilt, isbn 10070, isbn 97810077, brand new, free shipping in the us the uke book illustrated clearly explains every step in the construction of a ukulele in the format of a graphic novel. Concert size ukulele body template in pdf format ukulele. The 82 best ukulele books, such as the daily ukulele, ukulele chord book. The book is packed with guitar and ukulele building instruction to help you build your instrument quicker, more accurately, and with confidence and proper detail. Jan 28, 2016 hello watchers, this video was made for my students as a reference to the production of a soprano ukulele. Once all of the wood is collected and you have decided the design scheme of the instrument, it is time to prepare the wood by cutting blanks to size, jointing, and thinning.
Each step is fully demonstrated and is illustrated. The fingerboard was cut from a brazilian rosewood guitar fingerboard blank that i bought in the 70s and had since warped. 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. In this beautifully illustrated book, a master luthier and a painter tell their story of the creation of a musical instrument. Included is a section on sources of materials, a precise material list and other. A comprehenisve guide to construct a hawaiian ukulele for any woodworker by d.
The uke book illustrated clearly explains every step of the process in the construction of a ukulele through concise notes and informative drawings in the format of a graphic novel. Making a crazy custom guitar the most complex electric guitar ever. The thin pieces for the body top, back, and sides were resawn from the mahogany lumber they are laying on. The essential guide to building, tuning, and learning to play the uke.
But once i got started, i experimented with how i could build it without the specialized equipment that many guitar builders use. Design and build the worlds coolest ukulele, paperback by weissenrieder, john. A ukulele can use any tuning as long as there is a string available and its construction can support the string tension when tuning to pitch. Thats to say your ukulele should pose no trouble for you in your road to glory but aid you. Each step is fully demonstrated and is illustrated with over 200 detailed photographs and drawings. Sorry, the book that you are looking for is not available right now. 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. Book cover of john weissenrieder the uke book illustrated. The video begins with choosing an ukulele and getting your uke in tune etc. Both the spanish and box style construction are illustrated and discussed in every step of the construction process.
Legend attributes it to the nickname of the englishman edward william purvis, one of king kalakaua s officers, because of his small size, fidgety manner, and playing expertise. This course presumes no prior knowledge of ukulele. Custom order ukulele any design you can think of, hand painted onto a fully playable soprano ukulele. The essential guide to building, tuning, and learning to play the uke fox chapel publishing easy steps and detailed plans, plus advice on design, acoustics. Not everything out there is a proper plan sometimes its more of a photo essay, sometimes just drawings. There are a lot of handy tips and jigs in the second book. Build your custom ukulele from the ground up and watch your ukulele come to life before your very eyes. A big piece of the book is a gallery of potential builds. Hana lima ia made by hand has been teaching the art of ukulele making for over 10 years. The books cover both classical and steel string guitars. Put your woodworking skills to the test with this roundup of musical instrument plans, broken down into strings, wind, percussion and ancientperiod instruments.
Over the years, kala has established itself as the market leader when it comes to ukulele design. Banjo peghead design chart by oldgroove unique guitars, vintage guitars. Clearly explains every step of the construction of a ukulele in the format of a. Photo at left shows most of the materials used to build a soprano ukulele. This 145page book is a condensation of 35 years of woodworking experience and a substantial knowledge of guitar and ukulele construction.
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