Build No. 177
Tenor 5 String Ukulele
WU1 Series
Last Updated : 17 October 2025
Description
– Australian Blackwood top, back & sides
– New Guinea Rosewood neck
– Gidgee fretboard & bridge
– Satin finish
– 5 string (Gg C E A) tuning
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
October 2025
Build Photos
1. Top and back plates ready for jointing
2. Sides prepped for bending
3. Sides in the bender
4. Sides bent and head and tail blocks fitted
5. Internal lining fitted... under all the pegs!!
6. Back braces fitted
7. Fan braces fitted
8. Back ready for fitting to sides
9. Top brace shaping completed
10. Top ready for fitting to sides and back
11. Fretboard alignment check
12. Surface preparation prior to spraying completed
13. Neck fitted to body
14. In the spray booth
15. Level sanding prior to final spray coats
16. Fitting tuners
17. Gotoh UPTL tuners fitted
18. Bridge fitted
19. Pickup installed, strings on. Completed!
