Construction Diaries
All Ukulele Builds
Harp Ukulele · Pete Howlett Plans
Harp Ukulele
Inspired by Kathy Matsushita's build blog, built from Pete Howlett's plans. A beautiful result from one of my most challenging projects.
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Gift · Tenor · Hawaii
Nikko's Tenor Ukulele
Built for a very special friend living in Hawaii, part of a group that regularly gathered to play together. A joy knowing it's being played.
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Tenor · Quilted Mahogany · Grab Bag Find
Quilted Mahogany Tenor
From a box of luthier parts bought at a great price — the quilted mahogany set alone would have been worth the full cost of the entire box.
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Gift · Soprano · Twin Build
Twin Soprano Ukuleles
Two matching soprano ukuleles built for a pair of young twin girls in the neighborhood, using parts from the same luthier grab-bag box.
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Concert · Tulipwood · Spruce · In Progress
Tulipwood & Spruce Concert Ukulele
Currently under construction — a concert ukulele pairing a Tulipwood body with a Spruce top. Follow along as the build progresses.
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