I've recently drawn to making stringed instruments. I'm fascinated with them but knowing how something that seems so simple can be ridiculously complex I chose a small instrument first. I am using Mahogany for the sides/linings and Bocote for front and back and cypress for bracing. I will most likely use Wenge for the fret board and will carve some small pieces from Taga nut. Working on the neck later today. Here is a picture of my homemade "gobar" clamping system in use holding down the back braces for a Tenor Ukulele.
This message was edited Jul 28, 2008 8:12 AM
