Native Olive tenor ukulele
Posted: 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
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
