Build No. 162
Baritone Ukulele
WU1 Series
Last Updated : 10 September 2024
Description
– Sitka Spruce top
– Australian Blackwood back & sides
– New Guinea Rosewood neck
– Gidgee fretboard & bridge
– Gidgee binding
– Satin finish
– Modified for steel strings
Latest photo from the workshop
Build Progress
Build Phase - [ In Progress ]
50%
Finish Application Phase
0%
Finish Curing & Polishing
0%
Neck Set & Bridge Fit
0%
Stringing & Setup
0%
Estimated Completion Date
October 2024
Build Photos
1. Bookmatched Sitka and Blackwood plates prepped for jointing
2. Top and back plates in jointing jig
3. Sides prepped for bending
4. Back braces glued in place
5. Sides bent, neck and tail blocks fitted
6. Internal linings fitted
7. Back braces shaped
9. Back fitted to sides and label in.
10 Gidgee sound hole rosette
11. Top brace pattern for steel strings
12. Top X-braces fitted
13. Top brace shaping completed ready to fit to body