Build No. 129
Concert Ukulele
WU2 Series
Last Updated : 13 March 2023
Description
– Australian Blackwood – Premium Grade top, back & sides
– New Guinea Rosewood neck
– Gidgee fretboard & bridge
– Paua Shell rosette
– Gidgee binding
– Gotoh UPT 4:1 ratio tuners
– Satin finish
Latest photo from the workshop
Build Progress
Instrument Build
Completed
100%
Application of Finish
Completed
100%
Finish Curing & Polishing
Completed
100%
Neck Set & Bridge Fit
Completed
100%
Stringing & Setup
Completed
100%
Estimated Completion Date
March 2023
Build Photos
1. Truing centre joints for perfect fit
2. Top & back plates prepped for jointing
3. Sides prepped for bending
4. Sides bent and head and tail blocks fitted
5. Shaping side profile
6. Back braces fitted
7. Sides completed
8. Back plate centre seam fitted
9. Back completed and ready for fitting to sides
10. Back and sides completed
11. Main top braces and bridge plate fitted
12. Fan braces glued in place
13. Top braces shaped
14. Top ready for fitting to sides
15. Top on
16. Cutting binding ledges
17. Binding installed, neck dovetail cut - Body completed
18. Neck / body dovetail fit checked
19. Gidgee headstock inlay done
20. Fretboard alignment checked and ready for fitting to neck
21. Shaping neck profile
22. Body and neck completed
23. In the spray booth
24. Neck fitted to body
25. Bridge fitted