Native Olive tenor ukulele

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chappy
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Native Olive tenor ukulele

Post by chappy » Sun Sep 06, 2015 4:50 pm

I though I would post these photos of the tenor ukulele I have recently finished.

Sometime ago there was a discussion on the forum on the workability of Native Olive. The last thread mentioned it was very oily and needed cleaning before gluing, etc.

During this build I found it no more difficult to build than any other wood, the sides bent very easily and the wood glued together without any problem.

The wood is from Tim S, a 6 piece Native Olive set, Satinbox bindings, Blackwood neck with (I think) a Jarrah laminate. The headplate, fretboard and bridge are all Ringed Gidgee.

Finish is brushed hard shellac micro pad rubbed to 12000 and then a coat of orange oil.

Cheers,

Alan
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Gazm
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Re: Native Olive tenor ukulele

Post by Gazm » Sun Sep 06, 2015 9:46 pm

AWESOME Olive set ,the sides to the end graft are a mirrored landscape setting...well almost!

Good choice with the Gidgee.

Fine looking Tenor Alan!! :cl :cl

Gaz

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56nortondomy
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Re: Native Olive tenor ukulele

Post by 56nortondomy » Sun Sep 06, 2015 9:56 pm

Very nice Alan, Tim's supplied you with a great looking set.
Wayne

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