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 |