Good morning, I have a Vintage Martin Style2 soprano ukulele from 1917, truly one of the first. I also have an even model, built the same but lighter in weight. So I actually want to sand the heavier ones to the same weight to get more tree and bark. Do you think this would help? greeting
Good morning, you are asking a question that I could not answer without seeing your instrument. How do your heavier ukes sound? If you are happy with the sound, I would leave them alone. Internal bracing is also a factor as making the back, top and sides thinner could create some major problems. I would take your uke to a professional luthier for their options on this.
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Good morning, I have a Vintage Martin Style2 soprano ukulele from 1917, truly one of the first.
I also have an even model, built the same but lighter in weight.
So I actually want to sand the heavier ones to the same weight to get more tree and bark.
Do you think this would help?
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Good morning, you are asking a question that I could not answer without seeing your instrument. How do your heavier ukes sound? If you are happy with the sound, I would leave them alone. Internal bracing is also a factor as making the back, top and sides thinner could create some major problems. I would take your uke to a professional luthier for their options on this.