Build No. 136
Tenor Ukulele
WU1 Series
Last Updated : 13 June 2023
Description
– Australian Blackwood top, back & sides
– New Guinea Rosewood neck
– Mulga fretboard & bridge
– Satin finish
– MiSi Trio Uke pickup system
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
June 2023
Build Photos
1. Top and back plates prepped for jointing
2. Neck components cut
3. Neck glued up ... in amongst the clamps somewhere!
4. Sides prepped for bending
5. sides bent and head & tail blocks glued in position
6. Back plate brace stock glued in place
7. Top plate main braces and bridge plate glued in position
8. Internal linings fitted
9. Back plate centre seam patch installed
10. Fan braces glued in place
11. Internal linings fitted
12. Back braces carved and ready for attaching to sides
13. Top plate ready for gluing to body
14. Primary shaping of neck profile
15. Neck, fretboard and faceplate components completed
16. Body completed
17. Final fretboard alignment check
18. Ready to shape neck
19. Checking neck joint for fit
20. Build phase completed
21. In the spray booth
22. Neck attached to body
23. Bridge fitted
24. Installing MiSI Trio Air pickup
25. Instrument completed