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Blackheart Sassafras Baritone Uke

Post by Allen » Wed Aug 27, 2014 11:24 am

Back in the workshop after a working holiday in NSW and got this one strung up a few days ago. All settled in and adjusted.

The design brief was from a client who plays Classical guitar and wanted something showy. Nothing about it should make him think that it's a small classical. As well to showcase some Aussie Timbre. From there I was given free reign.

Back and Sides - Blackheart Sassafras
Tob - Carpathian Spruce with a bit of Bear Claw
Neck - Spanish Cedar
Fret Board - Indian Rosewood
Bridge and Head Plates - Indian Rosewood
Tuners - Hipshot
Bindings - Beefwood
Finish - Mirotone 3220
Strings - South Coast Ukes Linear set
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Re: Blackheart Sassafras Baritone Uke

Post by edrobins » Wed Aug 27, 2014 12:08 pm

Just beautiful work with stunning materials, as always. Great job!
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Re: Blackheart Sassafras Baritone Uke

Post by Hank » Wed Aug 27, 2014 12:14 pm

Hey Allen that is something else, from the art deco picture on the back to the rosette, wow!
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Re: Blackheart Sassafras Baritone Uke

Post by Dennis Leahy » Wed Aug 27, 2014 12:35 pm

How high can the bar go? Have you even thought about everyone else feeling inadequate? Of course not!

Banned for life, I say. Banned for life.

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Re: Blackheart Sassafras Baritone Uke

Post by nnickusa » Wed Aug 27, 2014 8:05 pm

Hmmmm....shame you couldn't find any nice blackheart for this project..... :roll:

Wish we had smilies for eyes hanging out of the head. Top work, as usual...
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Re: Blackheart Sassafras Baritone Uke

Post by peter.coombe » Fri Aug 29, 2014 8:50 am

Beautiful, but that is pretty normal for you Allen.

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Re: Blackheart Sassafras Baritone Uke

Post by Mark McLean » Sun Aug 31, 2014 9:47 am

It is all great, of course, but the clean butt joint with no end graft needed is what really made me smile!
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Re: Blackheart Sassafras Baritone Uke

Post by Allen » Sun Aug 31, 2014 9:52 am

Thanks. I really strive to get that join as good as possible.
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Re: Blackheart Sassafras Baritone Uke

Post by soulman » Mon Sep 01, 2014 2:16 pm

As always Allen beautiful work. Nice piece of Sassafras. How do you do your headstock inlay? They always look so consistant.
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Re: Blackheart Sassafras Baritone Uke

Post by Allen » Mon Sep 01, 2014 3:42 pm

Headstock logo is a screen print using pearlescent ink.
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Re: Blackheart Sassafras Baritone Uke

Post by soulman » Mon Sep 01, 2014 4:34 pm

Thanks Allen.
I guess you screenprint Logo then clearcoat.
Always enjoy looking at your works of art.

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Post by Allen » Mon Sep 01, 2014 6:40 pm

Yes, it's a bit of a trick to get them on right the first time. I'm getting better at it, but still sometimes it takes a few goes.
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Re: Blackheart Sassafras Baritone Uke

Post by demonx » Mon Sep 01, 2014 10:02 pm

Nice build!
Allen wrote:Headstock logo is a screen print using pearlescent ink.
I'd be curious to see more about how this is done, maybe an instructional if you're willing to share?
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