Build No. 159
Baritone Ukulele
WU2 Series
Last Updated : 22 September 2024
Description
– Sitka Spruce top
– Hawaiian Koa back & sides
– New Guinea Rosewood neck
– Gidgee fretboard & bridge
– Paua Shell rosette
– Gidgee body binding
– Satin finish
Latest photo from the workshop
Build Progress
Build Phase - [ Completed ]
100%
Finish Application Phase - [ Completed ]
100%
Finish Curing & Polishing - [ Completed ]
100%
Neck Set & Bridge Fit - [ Completed ]
100%
Stringing & Setup - [ Completed ]
100%
Estimated Completion Date
September 2024
Build Photos
1. Plates prepped for jointing
2. Sides prepped for bending
3. Back braces fitted
4. Inlaying Paua shell sound hole rosette
5. Sides bent and head and tail blocks fitted
6. Primary neck build done
7. Internal linings fitted
8. Back braces shaped
9. Back ready for fitting to sides
10. Top main braces and bridge plate fitted
11. Top fan brace stock fitted
12. Label in !
13. Top braces shaping completed
14. Ready for binding
15. Binding ledges cut
16. Gidgee bindings fitted
17. Body completed
18. Gidgee headstock faceplate and pearl logo
19. Fret slots cut and fret markers drilled
20. Fretboard bound, radiused and surface finished
21. Headstock shaped
22. Fretboard and neck alignment checked
23. Fretboard end profile shaped
24. Carbon fibre truss rod fitted
25. Fretboard glued to neck
26. Neck shaping completed
27. Build phase completed
28. Pore filling underway
29. In the spray booth
30. Neck fitted to body
31. Bridge fitted
32. Completed!