Australian/New Zealand Luthiers Forum

My son says B, for me is A.

Allen, Thanks for your reply. I reckon it is quite interesting about the asymmetrical shape, because I never noticed about it before. I guess I am a traditional style lover, so spanish joint would be my choice. But your words is absolutely right, I will have to try each kind of neck connections then...

Two questions to ask here before I proceed further: 1. I was tracing the body shape from existed instrument last night, and surprisingly found out that most of my ukuleles are asymmetrical built. Any reason the uke builders intend to do so? Should I use a symmetrical shape or just follow them to use...

Thanks guys. Markus, the symbol on the heel is the Chinese symbol for Jade, which is the customer's daughter's name. Apparently the "underlined F" represents "the emperor" and the small dot is "the stone in the pocket of the emperor" - Jade Kim, I agree. It is quite like a honduran in drag :lol: , ...

I am reading through old thread of HHG, and the one Allen mentioned before : http://toolsforworkingwood.com/store/item/MS-HIDEGL.XX
doesn't ship out of US anymore.

Does anyone have a local suggestion, like ALS or something?

Alternative tools for Mac user are
WavePad FFT Sound Analyzer, or AudioXplorer which is not actively developed anymore but still good to use.

I'd like to say it again: Excellent work Allen!
where did you get the Milo source if you dont mind to share?

Hi there, Guess that it is about time to introduce myself. I have been lurked around for a while but never said anything, because I haven't built any instrument. I have several ukuleles to strum and have fun with my kid together. We even have a ukulele lesson almost every night, I say 'almost' becau...

Nicely done Allen, if you like Southcoast strings you should also try Ken's Living Water Strings.
It is similar with SC tonally, but I think LWS is more balanced in other areas.