Building a Ukulele: Voicing is at the Heart of Volume and Sound Quality
“Voicing”—the process by which a luthier thins and braces an instrument’s top during construction—is at the heart of volume and sound quality when building a ukulele.
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A Luthier Explains the ‘Whys’ and ‘Hows’ of Ukulele Tonewoods
From entry-level, factory-made ukuleles to high-end custom instruments made to order by a skilled luthier, a ukulele's sound all starts with the tonewood.
Ukulele Luthier Jayne Henderson Tries to Find the Soul of Each Instrument She Makes
Jayne Henderson discovered her passion (and talent) for making instruments working on a guitar with her father Wayne and went on to found her own company, E.J. Henderson Guitars & Ukuleles.
Repairing, Restoring, and Building Ukuleles with a ‘Quiet Giant’ of Lutherie, Kerry Char
Char Lutheries, in Portland Oregon, is the name of Kerry Char's one-man shop where he repairs, restores and builds custom ukuleles with exacting precision and passion.
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Ukuleles from Montana’s de Houtwinkel are Crafted Using Mostly Traditional Techniques
de Houtwinkel ukuleles are hand-made in Montana, with influences from classic Martin ukes and traditional classical guitar construction.
Ukulele Maker Steve Grimes Borrows From the Past While Looking to the Future
In the guitar world, Steve Grimes is a well-known builder of extraordinary acoustic guitars. But he also builds some of the finest ukuleles on the planet.
Uke Makers: Jay Lichty is Building Some of the Best Ukes in the World in Rural North Carolina
Luthier Jay Lichty comes from the bluegrass world originally and started out building guitars, but he has also built over 150 highly prized ukes and was asked to join the Ukulele Guild of Hawaii.
Uke Makers: Oceana Ukuleles are Crafted with the Spirit (and Materials) of Two Continents
BY AARON KEIM | FROM THE WINTER 2020 ISSUE OF UKULELE One of the best features of the modern ukulele movement is that people are taking back the act of making music. Instead of music being mostly a commercial item…
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Double-Necks, Selmer-Style, Pineapples and More: Exploring the Work of Pioneering California Ukulele Builder Tony Graziano
Custom double-neck ukes, Selmer-style jazz ukes and hand-painted pineapple style ukes are just a few specialties of this master builder.
Gear Guru: Restoring an Old Favorite Washburn Tenor Ukulele
Vintage Washburn ukuleles are rare and expensive, but I finally found one I could afford due to its poor condition, and it was soon in my shop for extensive repair.