Thursday, December 29, 2016

A look inside the upcoming baritone ukuleles

These baritones have been hot this year, so here are three more underway -- South American cedar, black acacia from San Francisco's Presidio, and Australian jarrah eucalyptus. 

 Note the solid (rather than kerfed) lining -- this gives the rim excellent stability, strength, and sustain, as well as a solid gluing surface.

2/18/17
Dave has been busy finishing these 3 baritone Ukes


1/27/17



1/19/17


Putting in frets

Acacia wood, fitting fret board before frets


Jarrah 
1/17/17

Jarrah wood



Cedar Baritone

1/11/17 This week, the three baritone ukuleles had their tops glued to sides! All three ring nicely & feel really solid, too. Note the solid lining & X-bracing on the cedar baritone uke.



David Dart & baritone ukes

Cedar baritone ukulele, top

Cedar baritone ukulele, inside

1/5/17





Baritone uke back inside & braces. L to R: South American cedar, San Fran Presidio black acacia, jarrah


Baritone uke back outside. L to R: South American cedar, San Fran Presidio black acacia, jarrah
Baritone uke rims. L to R: South American cedar, San Fran Presidio black acacia, jarrah
San Fran black acacia sides & solid lining
San Fran black acacia top, inside -- there will be more small waist braces
Bracing glued onto cedar (L/lower) & jarrah (R/upper) tops
Considering six strings on one of these -- any thoughts? Thanks for looking, and check back soon for updates!