Tenor ukes, due to their size and acoustic properties, have more of a full sound, covering more frequencies than the soprano and concert ukuleles. A resonator instrument works by having the strings pass over a bridge. Because im a stewmac member the shipping was going to be free, but i selected express shipping and the kit was with me in days. Ukulele collectors sometimes refer to these widewaisted ditson ukuleles as baby dreadnoughts. Generally speaking, sure a bridge patch is a good idea. From the initial selection and grading of rough sawn timber to the careful levelling and polishing of the frets, every step of the guitar making process is overseen by our luthiers in.
The patch extends 14 above and below the bridge and 12 beyond the ends. We are happy to announce the availability of slotted and radiused fretboards. Looking inside i see almost like a miniature steel string guitar bracing. Bridge on the tape, saddle is toward the fretboard. Excellent quality and a wonderfully made instrument with a solid acacia body, ebony nut and saddle, wood inlay of. Its a bit of a frankenuke, sporting a bridge extension with unfretted. Kumu koa gloss tenor ukulele demo by uke republic duration.
Center of the saddle is exactly 17332 from the nutend of the fretboard. Notice the use of carbon fiber as a bridge patch in the top plate above. Guitar bridge saddle, ukulele rosewood bridge faux bone 4 string ukulele saddle replacement. Surprisingly, the uke still stays in tune and is quite playable, but i cant imagine. Free slack key ukulele chord charts and diagrams gceg.
Very different from other ukulele builders and the result is impressive. Because im a stewmac member the shipping was going to be free, but i selected express shipping and the. We just got in a tenor from a custom luthier in japan named toda and. However, all three of them are tuned same but with the lower body tone. Ohana ck358 solid mahogany taropatch concert ukulele. Tenor cutaway ukulele with maple body, walnut fingerboard, and kula electronics blue stain. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The initial thickness of the bunya soundboard plate was approximately 3. Wont the smaller size be easier or more comfortable. I also use 5 fan braces and use deflection measurements to optimize the top.
Ukulele soundboards, back sides, parts, luthier tonewood. A ringing, resonant 8string taro patch, also available as a conventional 4string concert ukulele. Kmise matt solid mahogany tenor ukulele 26 inch hawaii guitar rosewood bridge with aquila strings ukulele a1 4. Smaller than a baritone and larger than a concert, the tenor uke still retains that sweet high pitched tone while offering a little larger neck and body. The overall sound and tone is even fuller than its smaller brothers. Ive seen an awful lot of ukes that show a crack in the soundboard right on the edge of the bridge running along the grain. Tenor ukulele build progress the jarrahdale string. It is part of kalas mahogany series which offers a classic look with that is nicely finished. The ohana shakerlele is a solid ukulele shaped shaker made in collaboration with daniel ho. We will be stocking the most commonly used fretboards but feel free to call and ask about any other specs you may need. The taropatch was a concert sized ukulele popular for a short while in the.
Some years ago i modified this small deep throat clamp for regluing ukulele bridges. From the initial selection and grading of rough sawn timber to the careful levelling and polishing of the frets, every step of the guitar making process is overseen by our luthiers in melbourne australia. Standard makaio ukuleles have a fan style bracing system which has the lower section of the. Ukulele tenor size bundle from lohanu lut 2 strap pins installed free uke strap case tuner picks hanger aquila strings installed free video lessons best ukulele bundle deal purchase today. Chuck moore builds hand crafted custom ukuleles on the big island of hawaii using. Tenor ukulele by fender features aquila nylgut strings that are the choice of. Available at ohanas premiere dealer, uke republic ukuleles, were pro setup is always included.
Making and installing an ukulele bridge doctor as mentioned earlier in the strings page, the string pull for 6 and 8string tenor ukuleles is considerably higher in terms of force per unit area of the top than the other ukulele sizes. The tkl003 tenor kasha ukulele is the first makaio ukulele to be constructed using a modified kashaschneider soundboard bracing system. A choice of tuning pegs, neck width at the nut, saddle and nut materials, original stringing, fingerboard and bridge materials, pickups and special inlays can be. Uke republic was the first to premier the ohana ck358 solid mahogany taro patch concert ukulele at the tampa bay ukulele getaway 2016. Making, repairing and selling guitars for over 40 years we have experience 2nd to none. Get the best deals on ukulele bridge when you shop the largest online selection at. I decided to use a small one on the fan braced floating bridge uke as well to spread the bridge footprint a bit. For many years i wasnt much for naming instruments. Aquila strings help to ensure a quality sound which is naturally warm. Tenor ukulele is the third largest in terms of body size, and the largest ukulele which is tuned to the traditional ukulele tuning, as the baritone is tuned more like a guitar. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
This means it can reach notes as high as a concert. By the end of 1917, all had fretboard position markers. The two bookmatched pieces of bunya were edge sanded and joined at this thickness, before being thinned down to approximately 3. Sizes of ukulele and guitar bridges and bridge plates. A ringing, resonant 8string taropatch, also available as a conventional 4string concert ukulele. These prices apply only purchase from honua ukulele, other sellers prices may higher. Jan 18, 2020 they normally use the same tuning as a standard ukulele.
In operation since 1946 maton guitars employs 60 people and remains 100 per cent family owned and operated. Most songs featuring ukulele would have been recorded with a soprano ukulele. In all my instruments, i put a bridge plate beneath the bridge, glued to the underside of the top. X brace with a transverse brace below the asymmetrical bridge patch. The first bracing added to the inside of the bunya soundboard plate was a 1. Im pleased to be welcoming back a ukulele brand i first looked at in the middle of 2017 with very pleasing results. It adds some lower notes to the range of a concert ukulele, with a range of g 3 d 6 e 6. The tenor ukulele is the size right in the middle of the ukulele family.
Finishing your ukulele locate and mask the bridge location of the bridge is very important for accurate tuning. Standard makaio ukuleles have a fan style bracing system which has the lower section of the soundboard supported by three longitudinal braces on the inside under the bridge, and the upper section supported by two cross braces above and below the soundhole. The pack includes a tuner, pick, strap and a bad as well. Also available as a warmvoiced baritone ukulele, suited to both dgbe and octavebelow gcea tuning. Mar 05, 2019 this ukulele on our list is a koa tenor ukulele from hankey. Tenor ukulele with mahogany top, back, and sides, mahogany neck, and rosewood fingerboard natural. This ukulele on our list is a koa tenor ukulele from hankey. Unique 5 string tenor ukulele from ohana in all solid mahogany. The tenor ukulele is just a little bit bigger than the concert uke. Another tenor ukulele that will give you a good value for your money is the luna mahogany series tattoo tenor ukulele.
If bridge plates are made which extend the bridge rotational stresses to a larger area and which transition slowly the round ends of the bridge plate across the grain, few if any such cracks should occur. The discussion centers on different styles of bridges for ukes and demonstration of how to construct a tenor uke bridge from antique walnut. Cleaning up the bridge was a comparatively simple matter. We specialize in martin guitars, blueridge guitars, reverend guitars, mesa boogie amps, guitar pickups, guitar parts, and guitar accessories. Styles 1 and 2 had four small celluloid dots, one at the fifth fret, two at the seventh, and one at the ninth. Baton rouge ur71t tenor ukulele, solid australian redwood. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Ukulele kat the kat satin finish and katg are kalas entry level tenor ukulele s. You will notice that i use a 1mm carbon fibre bridge patch on the fixed bridge instruments. Notice i have canted the saddle a tiny bit to the bass side to compensate for. I have a flea ukulele that i bought used several months ago. You have no obligation to purchase the product once you know the price. That musical instrument brand is vtab, and this is their flt15 tenor ukulele.
This ukulele is designed by the famous alex morgan and it has everything that can ignite or enhance your passion for the instrument. I used some 80grit sandpaper laid on a board, and simply rubbed the bridge bottom across it. Also known as liliu or taro patch this ukulele has an overall length of about 66. The tenor kit caught my eye, with walnut body and spruce soundboard. The bridge is made up of rosewood that promises strength and.
New natural series classic tenor ukulele 42419 0 size acoustic guitar 2019 natural series tenor ukulele for sale 052019 life outside of lutherie life outside of lutherie page 2 ordering a natural series tenor ukulele plants ukulele building classes tenor ukulele for sale 12020 sharpening ultimate scrapers. Lots of ways of shaping them, some almost like a low flat ladder brace, and others more like a conventional bridge patch. We sell acoustic and electric guitars, bass guitars, amplification, accessories, ukuleles, folk instruments and much more. The taropatch fiddle is not a common sight in todays market, but it is a valuable member of the ukulele family, offering more than the simple comfort and volume benefits associated with the upgrade from soprano to concert. A soprano ukulele is usually 21 inches 53 cm in length, with a scale length of inches 33 cm. Kmise professional 26 inch tenor ukulele uke hawaii guitar. Tenor ukuleles for beginners and professionals from a range of brands including eddy finn, fender and laka. Having made a stewmac concert ukulele from kit, i was keen to make another. Jun 22, 2008 the tkl003 tenor kasha ukulele is the first makaio ukulele to be constructed using a modified kashaschneider soundboard bracing system. Ukulele kat the kat satin finish and katg are kalas entry level tenor ukuleles. Unfollow tenor ukulele to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Tenor ukuleles offer larger bodies, which is ideal if you have larger hands.
Most of my soprano and concert ukuleles have a bridge that is rectangular with the bottom ends tapering inward. Ortega ruk12fmh tenor ukulele, flamed mahogany the ortega ruk12fmh tenor ukulele, flamed mahogany provides the player with an eyecatching and authenticlooking acoustic ukulele combined with a tenor body and an allmahogany construction, perfect for solo work. Tenor rsewd ukulele uke bridge 1716 spacing ub28690r0. May 31, 2017 ukulele collectors sometimes refer to these widewaisted ditson ukuleles as baby dreadnoughts. Then in my 40s cecilia came about as a way to describe the desired voice of a mandolin that steve gilchrist was building for me. The tenor size does have a 2 inch longer scale than concert and a 4 inch longer scale than soprano, but if you campare it with a guitar youll get some proportional perspective. Martins ukulele line underwent some minor changes in its first few years. I attached the bridge plates to the underside of the soundboards with epoxy but used titebond original for the braces and tone bars. The most obvious difference between a concert and tenor ukulele is size. The scale length is the playable part of the guitar, from the nut at the top of the ukuleles bridge to the bottom of the fretboard. Fretboards, bridge blanks, kerfed linings for ukuleles.
Tenors are the largest of the three most common ukulele sizes soprano, concert, tenor tenors are usually around 26. Cecilia bartoli is a goldenvoiced mezzo soprano who sings with gorgeous warmth, verve, and line. Best tenor ukulele 3 top tenor uke secrets you never knew. Tstuw tenor stringtie tailpiece bridgebeads set for ukulele, pearl bone white color bridge beads. Ortega ruk12fmh tenor ukulele, flamed mahogany at gear4music. There are historic and popular ukulele methods that have used each. They normally use the same tuning as a standard ukulele. I always thought there are other issues with the sound board that are more important so just do the bridge patch and move onto the bracing where things actually really matter. Bridge patch plate materials and grain direction ukulele.
For performers, the tenor ukulele is ideal because you get a rich full sound, and since you have more frets, youre able to reach higher notes on the fretboard. Transverse braces i make 6 mm wide on a tenor and 8 mm tall. Pono act solid acacia taropatch concert ukulele uke republic. The soprano is the original ukulele, descended from the portuguese machete, and still the. All specifications are subject to change without notice. Feb 26, 2011 the discussion centers on different styles of bridges for ukes and demonstration of how to construct a tenor uke bridge from antique walnut. After a few strokes, the bridge bottom looked fresh and clean, ready to be glued. The 30 inch bass ukulele is bassically hardyhar a baritone ukulele. Not hard to do and gives you some added structural integrity by distributing the load. Sep 05, 2014 above all though, the sound on this toda vt tenor ukulele is just fantastic.
Oct 30, 2016 for many years i wasnt much for naming instruments. Kala ka15 tenor ukulele with walnut fingerboard and bridge. The forsyths guide to ukulele sizes and hybrids forsyths music. His method is unique not in his web page and does not involve the twisting of the strings on the bridge most ukuleles and classical guitars, but rather a single knot that wont slip because of a melted ball of string at the end. Above all though, the sound on this toda vt tenor ukulele is just fantastic. Tenor ukulele with solid mahogany on the top, great sound and look. Hankey was previously known as enya, and this tenor ukulele model from hankey is a little bigger model then concert and soprano. Godin multiuke ej87t titanium tenor ukulele strings. The taro patch fiddle is not a common sight in todays market, but it is a valuable member of the ukulele family, offering more than the simple comfort and volume benefits associated with the upgrade from soprano to concert. First the tone bar locations are plotted out, and then the bridge patch is glued on. Bridge patch plate materials and grain direction my thought is, and correct me if im wrong.
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