Dec 08, 2012 also, make sure to be familiar with the tools you are using and please use caution. Concert size ukulele body template in pdf format ukulele. The plans were incredibly helpful for cutting the shape of the neck, fretboard, and fret positions. All master ukulele plans include 5 fullscale diagrams of the ukulele plan, sections, bracing layouts, brace templates and much more.
In 2011, i started emailing the instructions for the diy travel ukulele. Concert size ukulele body template in pdf format music guitar, ukulele. Welcome to the beaverton ukulele clubs ukulele jamsong circle. The tenor ukulele that i built has traveled the least but has at least been to the boat a number of times. I researched it and found out that it is very expensive to just get the wood to build it, so that plan went on the back burner. Ukulele songbook more easy songs for ukulele supplementary. The free ukulele plans require basic to expert woodworking skills depending on the specific guitar project undertaken. This listing is for the printed paper plans version of my michael j king tenor ukulele 4 x a1 printed paper sheets full size, folded for easy delivery anywhere in the world. Right now i have two available for immediate download, with more coming this year. Ok, so its christmas 20 and this project is a long time coming. This simple jig holds the ukulele for gluing, and ensures that the sides are properly squared up with the top and back. Both sets of plans are very similar in terms of bracing, body shape, top and back thickness. These are made available for people to use, modify and enhance.
Been toying with the idea of a 14 scale uke for a while and finally got a little time spare to make a start. Microsoft word acoustic travel ukulele plans compressed. All plans can be downloaded for free as pdf files that print on paper 36 inches by 24 inches. There is a water fountain go thru the inside doors to the hallway, turn left, its on left side. About a year ago i got into playing guitar, im not that good but at the time i wanted to build my own guitar. Ukulele songbook volume 1 21 easy ukulele songs for christmas. Note that these are digital downloads for your ease and convenience to print up to 3 copies to use for your ukulele building aspirations. Plans for electric ukuleles daniel hulbert electric. The cout is an electronic tuner programmed specifically with standard ukulele tunings, as well as a chromatic mode to allow you to tune other instruments as well.
The tenor ukulele, built from plans bought from stewart macdonald music, is the one destined to live on the boat. I did find a set on dons plans and wondered if anybody had used the plans before. Either set of plans is adequate to build a soprano ukulele. Note that these are digital downloads for your ease and convenience to print up to 3 copies to use for your ukulele building. Download the pdf if you plan to view or print the plan. The clipon ukulele tuners are popular such as those made by snark but any standard chromatic tuner will work for the ukulele also. But once i got started, i experimented with how i could build it without the specialized equipment that many guitar builders use. Electric ukulele plans in pdf format with construction notes this instrument has had a renaissance, see my updated. Luthier plans ukulele tenor ukulele drawings tenor ukulele drawings.
Als ich meine erste ukulele kaufte, war es nur eine riesengaudi. I have searched for ages on line for some free plans but havent found any apart from the stew mac template and being that i am just starting out i need a whole set of plans with detail. The prototype diy travel ukulele fret slots were cut using a mandolin fingerboard as a guide. Carefully mark the where the slots should be using a fret guide, another short scale instrument, or using a fret position calculator. Having an experienced guitar builder such as pat to turn to for advice gave me the courage to build one. Click here for ukulele plans how to make a hawaiian ukulele the onestring banjo, the cigarbox guitar, and similar vaudeville favorites are giving way to the tantalizing ukulele, and the home mechanic, to be up to date in his musical craftsmanship, must fall in line. Acoustic travel ukulele free plans circuits and strings. Follow the plans to make an acousticelectric ukulele with a concert 15 inch scale, or tailor the plans to make you own masterpiece.
Click the column headings to sort the table, for example by year of publication, country of origin, or song complexity. A down and outward pluck with the pad of your right thumb generally on the g or c string a downward motion using your right hand fingernails over the high strings generally on the c, e, and a strings. Jan 01, 20 whenever i do a ukulele project that has a logical, sequential order i try to document the process and make plans. My friend pat hawley encouraged me to try to build a ukulele having an experienced guitar builder such as pat to turn to for advice gave me the courage to build one. Some of the plans are excellent, giving a great deal of. Feb 09, 2014 91 thoughts on electric ukulele free plans dave the slave february 19, 2014 at 6.
I am in need of a set of concert, tenor and baritone uke plans. Tenor ukulele drawings 2 tabloid sheets send to a friend. Haworth ukulele group extravaganza 2014 song book page 1 contents baker street be my baby hallelujah acknowledgements. All the specs and dimensions you need to get started provide the wood, and some time, and youre on the way.
This is the intermediate size of the ukulele family. Electric ukulele plans in pdf format with construction notes this instrument has had a. Jan 05, 2015 hackass homemade cajon diy plans so, one of the things that has been distracting me from posting on this blog is the fact that i found a great ukulele club. My friend pat hawley encouraged me to try to build a ukulele. To keep up to date with all the new goings on the ukulele world and get regular new chords and tabs sign up to receive updates from my blog ukulele hunt by entering your email in the form at the top right of this page. Hackass homemade cajon diy plans so, one of the things that has been distracting me from posting on this blog is the fact that i found a great ukulele club. Large sas free to close the available fat meetings. You can also use a simple ukulele tuner on a phone or ipad from the app store that plays the four notes g, c, e, a to tune the strings by ear. Every element placed in the plan has commonly used defaults to make the design process efficient.
Baritone ukulele building plans folkcraft instruments. It features a moderately complicated marquetry rosette. Build your own baritone ukulele with our detailed building plans. Ukulele plans these are the drawings i used to build my tenor ukulele you can download this profile as a png file which you can use with the free eval. The cheaper ones i have found are in the states and the. Santa cruz ukulele songbook free pdf ebook download. County must include scaled floor plans and a scaled plot plan. Posted in daniel hulberts posts, plans for electric ukuleles daniel hulbert leave a reply diy travel ukulele free instructions posted on august 23, 2012 by circuitsandstrings. The ukulele plans require basic to expert woodworking skills depending on the specific guitar project undertaken.
This plan was made after a martin ukulele from the 40s. Hundreds of people from all over the world have received these instructions. Ukulele build john anthony guitars, luthiers plans. Ive been spending a lot of time attending, preparing and doing other stuff related to the club. Look past the pricing to all their free guidance, incredible pictures and free videos. Ukulele plans ukulele other we have available detailed, fullsize 24 x 36 shop drawings of both soprano and concert scale ukuleles, suitable for someone handy to use to make their own.
You can make your own ukulele with the help of these free guitar plans. Please turn off your cell phone other electronic devices. Ukulele styles how to tune your ukulele the easiest, fastest way to tune your ukulele is to use a lanikai tuner, model cout available at your authorized lanikai dealer. Thanks to trent for a picture of what the kit uke should look like when it is finished. Click the song names for interactive song sheet with video, chords and printable pdfs. I have included a 78 inch scale and a 15 inch scale guide at the end of these instructions. It comes as a zip file with the pdf of the drawing and plans. Download this songbook pdf, 311 songs download the 2011 songbook pdf.
The plans below lighten the bracing to provide a more responsive instrument. Weve taken suggestions from our customers and students to make these plans informative and easy to read. But i have no idea of the real neck to body joint, so i drew a dovetail mortise and tenon. Also, make sure to be familiar with the tools you are using and please use caution. If your ukulele is not in tune, no amount of effort or hard work will help you sound better. The number of top braces depends on the model of your ukulele. I would note that if you work from these plans, double check the measurements everywhere.
This uke plan is similar to all of our other plans, and shares many details with the other ukes. Free ukulele plans pdf download informer technologies free download ukulele plans pdf files at software informer powerful building and drafting tools help design professionals quickly create plans according to standard building practices. If you or someone in your family is musically inclined think of the excitement in playing a ukulele personally hand crafted. Always read the ukulele plans carefully and make sure that there is enough information provided for you to be able to complete the project before you invest in materials. How to make a hawaiian ukulele the onestring banjo, the cigarbox guitar, and similar vaudeville favorites are giving way to the tantalizing ukulele, and the home mechanic, to be up to date in his musical craftsmanship, must fall in line. Ukulele pdf library click on a pdf file name to open it in a new tab window. You can download this profile as a png file which you can use with the free eval. At first i searched online for free ukulele plans, i did not find much variety, and the.
Luthiers construction plans are now available from our store pages. Pdf ukulele woodworking plans plans diy free corner bunk. Sometimes, it is in the slightly out of tune toy piano or ukulele where we. Ukulele plans if you are looking for the perfect ukulele plans, you have come to the right place. In turn, there is a good chance your confidence will deflate. I have also developed body shapes with a more modern design aesthetic.
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