Kingcaster uke build : part 03 – How to make the neck – part 1

Welcome to the next part in the story of my adventures in Electric Ukulele Land. I’ve been busy. 

Do not fear the Router!

Regular readers of this blog will know that I’m currently making an Electric Ukulele. In this post I’m finally talking about shaping the neck. Previously I’ve dreamt, worried, plannedgot sidetrackedannoyed, designed and shaped the body. I also took the time to record a Flight of the Conchords song… but that’s something else entirely.

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Kingcaster uke build : part 02 – How to make the body

In my last post I talked about how I designed and created a pattern for my electric ukulele build. Today I talk about making the body.

From wood to wood in 167 simple steps – King Uke shows you how!

I haven’t finished it, but I’ve done enough to give you a run down of what I’ve been up to. Tighten your seatbelts, this might just get a little hairy!

Oh yeah… my build has been christened “the Kingcaster”. I kind of like the sound of that!

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