But i have no idea of the real neck to body joint, so i drew a dovetail mortise and tenon. Ukuleles that are soprano, concert, or tenor are tuned to gcea, also known as standard tuning. Includes all dimensions and specifications, a fret chart, bracing profiles and more. Guitar concert uke, get a few tips from ukulele ray, and some other. The largest ukulele size is the baritone, which is tuned to d. I would note that if you work from these plans, double check the measurements everywhere. 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. Pdf plan for size 0 martin 12 fret body style acoustic guitar. All master ukulele plans include 5 fullscale diagrams of the ukulele plan. Concert size ukulele body template in pdf format music guitar acoustic guitar ukulele body template hobbies and crafts musical instruments wood projects floor plans templates more information. Traditional fan braced concert pineapple ukulele plans.
The tenor ukulele that i built has traveled the least but has at least been to the boat a number of times. This size is great if youre not sure what you want in an. These are the drawings i used to build my tenor ukulele. My friend pat hawley encouraged me to try to build a ukulele. Santa cruz ukulele songbook free pdf ebook download. The plans below lighten the bracing to provide a more responsive instrument.
Concert ukuleles are way easier to play, and they got their name because professional musicians tend to choose them for their marvelous sound. This guide suggests pad of gridded paper 4x4 grid 4 lines to the inch. Ukulele plans if you are looking for the perfect ukulele plans, you have come to the right place. Downloadable assembly instructions and bracing plans for our stewmac ukulele kits. At first i searched online for free ukulele plans, i did not find much. 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. We offer a widerange of body types and styles for fun little instruments.
After buying a ticket, do not transfer the ticket to third parties and do not publish it on the internet in order to avoid forgery. Plan, 1930s gibson nick lucas, 14 fret to the body. The concert and tenor are slightly larger, both tuned to c like the soprano. Concert size ukulele body template in pdf format music guitar, acoustic. One minor difference is that the martin plans have a martin headpiece while the generic plans have a generic rectangular headpiece. 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. Electric ukulele plans in pdf format with construction notes this instrument has had a. A ukulele kit is an excellent way to get into instrument building. This is the first instrument ive built, and also the first extensive woodworking project.
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. Get it here concert travel ukulele template and make sure to check out his cartoons and illustrations at his. One nice feature of the generic plans is that it has a table showing how key dimensions would be changed to build a concert, tenor or baritone uke. Ranch online free lessons for ukulele beginner, total 12 lessons for ukulele beginner, you will learn how to tuning the ukulele, learning c, g, f chords, and will able to playing 2 songs after the lessons. The number of top braces depends on the model of your ukulele.
The specifications for the plans have been taken from my experience with thousands of ukuleles over the past 30 years. It comes as a zip file with the pdf of the drawing and plans. This is the second to the smallest of the ukulele family. Because its larger than its counterparts it also has slightly larger fret spacings, which could mean a stretch to form some chord shapes if you have small hands. Jul 14, 2015 14jul2015 plans concert pineapple fan braced ukulele stay safe and healthy. The following ukulele plans, designs and instructions. The plans were incredibly helpful for cutting the shape of the neck, fretboard, and fret positions. Ok, so its christmas 20 and this project is a long time coming. This handmade concert ukulele features mahogany top, back, and sides, giving this small bodied ukulele a full, rich sound. A very detailed plan for a concert ukulele 15 scale length. The largest type of ukulele, the baritone, is tuned to dgbe.
The free ukulele plans require basic to expert woodworking skills depending on the specific guitar project undertaken. We offer a 12 month warranty on all the products we sell. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. But once i got started, i experimented with how i could build it without the specialized equipment that many guitar builders use. All master ukulele plans include 5 fullscale diagrams of the ukulele plan, sections, bracing layouts, brace templates and much more. Ukulele building plans i have full size complete building plans available for soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone ukulele. The ukulele plans require basic to expert woodworking skills depending on the specific guitar project undertaken. Back braces are printed in gray, and top braces in white.
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The majority of ukulele music is written for standard tuning, which is important to consider when assessing which body type. Ukulele plans we offer a widerange of body types and styles for fun little instruments. Cad plan for concert ukulele martin style, including optional pineapple shape. Weve taken suggestions and comments from our customers to make these plans even more informative and easy to read. If youre a firsttime builder, our ukulele kits are a great way to start. The heavy black line on the plan is the actual shape of the ukulele. Inspired by brianpalmers builds, i decided to build a concert uke, and it turned out pretty well. The plans are very well done, and were a tremendous help to get all of the svgs ready for easel. Note that these are digital downloads for your ease and convenience to print up to 3 copies to use for your ukulele building aspirations. Ma ukulele ine body types and tones olivia millerschin.
Concert ukulele build luthier inventables community forum. Every element placed in the plan has commonly used defaults to make the design process efficient and. Get it here concert travel ukulele template and make sure to check out his cartoons and illustrations at his website print out the fret template below. The four main types of ukulele are soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone. The tenor ukulele, built from plans bought from stewart macdonald music, is the one destined to live on the boat. The baritone ukulele is the largest of the four most popular sizes and is also tuned lower than the soprano, concert and tenor. When printed at full size, you can take measurements right off the plans. Ukulele build john anthony guitars, luthiers plans. If any item you buy from us develops a fault due to materials or workmanship within one year of the purchase date you can return it to us for an equivalent replacement.
Luthiers construction plans are now available from our store pages. I have also developed body shapes with a more modern design aesthetic. Baritone ukulele building plans folkcraft instruments. It spans the middle ground between the soprano and tenor sizes and is loved as a compromise for those looking for something in between. I have full size complete building plans available for soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone ukulele. Having an experienced guitar builder such as pat to turn to for advice gave me the courage to build one. The sound of concert ukuleles can be compared to soprano ukulele, but its only a bit deeper. Plans concert pineapple fan braced ukulele hana lima ia. I built the ukulele almost entirely using hand tools. If youre new to building, heres a tip that every instru ment builder knows or finds out the hard way. Rules for passing to a free concert ukulele plans a unique barcode is placed on the ticket, through which the pass to the event is made. This plan was made after a martin ukulele from the 40s. The ukulele is now available and details the construction of soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone. 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.
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