Guilele

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dotbot
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Guilele

Post by dotbot » Tue Mar 01, 2016 4:48 pm

Hi all,

My latest project is a "guilele": a 6-string tenor uke (17" scale) tuned ADGCEA. Or, if you prefer, a little tiny classical guitar. Fun, either way.
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The body shape is my own design. I'm pleased with the way it turned out though I can't help but think it is on the quiet side. On the other hand, I'm not underwhelmed by the bass strings. Also very happy to say that it fits in my uke hardcase!
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it fits in the case!
Anyway, specs are:

top: bunya with some subtle ripple figure
back and sides: silver wattle from Tim Spittle
neck: blackwood
fretboard: mineritchie (from Tim)
bindings: Jarrah (Tim again)
tuners: Gotoh classical
strings: Aquila
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silver wattle back
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bunya top
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tail end
Thanks for looking!

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Re: Guilele

Post by 56nortondomy » Tue Mar 01, 2016 7:38 pm

Very nice Aaron, have to be happy with that one.
Wayne

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Re: Guilele

Post by dotbot » Wed Mar 02, 2016 9:45 am

Thanks, Wayne. You might recognize the nut and saddle! :wink:

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Re: Guilele

Post by 56nortondomy » Wed Mar 02, 2016 12:32 pm

I thought they looked familiar :lol:
Wayne

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Re: Guilele

Post by Lex » Fri Mar 04, 2016 4:52 pm

Nice work Aaron ,I always like to see an all aussie build, cheers.

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