Travel Ukulele Build
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- Опубліковано 11 кві 2017
- A quick build video of my travel uke.
Thanks to Daniel @ CircuitsAndStrings for the original design.
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I modified his plans to soprano scale and cropped the bottom a little to make for an even more compact unit. Almost built his backpacker design, but I do love the visual design of the bottom and this version would accommodate for an electric build one day perhaps.
You can check out his build details and plans here:
circuitsandstrings.wordpress....
Unit is New Guinea teak
Turnaround also from the same teak
Rainbow friction tuners
Brass markers
Finished in linseed oil/bees wax polish as per Darbin Orvar:
• DIY Making Beeswax Pol...
Music is by Bensound (except for that bit right at the end!)
www.bensound.com/
Apologies for the poorly lit later scenes. We have had a mix of good and bad weather, ending in a cyclone. Moving into the cold part of the year here, my daylight work time diminished too.
Thanks for visiting. - Навчання та стиль
2:12
When the sawing matched up with the song, I felt sooooo satisfied
Freckle McBooty 😂😂😂
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You, sir, are an artist! This is wonderful!!!
I wish I was as handy as you to make one.
thanks for the kind words!
Wow I've found you on different comments over the past two days!
Great build, thanks for sharing, I love the time and effort you've put into the post production, makes watching a great build even more entertaining. Looking forward to trying my hand at making one.
thanks for watching and good luck with build!
Mike Hawkey thanks. I've been looking at the cheap eBay friction pegs and cheaper frets. I'm a bit concerned I'll get what I pay for. Have you tried the cheaper hardware available? any issues with it?
I don't mind the cheap but not cheapest friction pegs like the ones in my video. I'd avoid the ones that don't have the white plastic washer - some just have a tin washer.still cheap but function well for friction.frets wise unless you buy rods, the eBay packs are pre curved so that adds complexity to the build. On the fret case I've used stew mac for my supplies.
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Watching you work is hypnotic. Beautiful video, incredible final result with the instrument. Congratulations, very good job.
Mike, I think you are a true craftsman. Thank you very much for sharing the whole process. Keep up, man.
Thanks Jimmy!
You did a fine job, Mike. I love all of the modifications and personalization. I know these types of videos are time consuming. Bravo!
thank you!
Wow, I just saw that this video has received a crazy amount of views. Congrats!
This is really cool! I like how you used colorful strings and tuning knobs to make it unique.
awesome, man! all of your builds are just so elegant!
2:20 I love how the sawing is a part of the percusion
I looooove CircuitsAndStrings! Great build!
Great work Mike. 👍😊
I was confused. I was like "when is he gonna build the body?"
BlurrySecondsToMars me too
Great little uku and great video!
That's some mighty fine handy work sir
Ive desided to make my own based on your design and circuit in strings design plans, all i have left to do is put on the bridge and string it. Im 17 and the first time ive made anything like this. Its made of dark walnut and looks incredable. Thanks for the motivation
Nice one! sounds like you are super close to finishing it off!! If you end up sharing photos online send a link!
Very nice!
I also built a travel ukulele based on the CircuitsAndStrings template, but I went the other direction and made mine a tenor. I had difficulty with tuning as the strings did not want to slide on the grooved dowel on the back end. Eventually I found some tiny ball bearings and made independent rollers (one per string) that made tuning a breeze. I like your routed pocket. No doubt more volume than my uke with none. As I often practice at 4:30AM perhaps the low volume has saved my marriage!
Your illustrated construction is very clear. Thanks for sharing!
Nice one!
This is really cool and really nice looking. I enjoyed it quite a bit!
Thank you so much for choosing background music that is in sync with you sawing. 2:15
I already have too many ukes 👌👌👌
Nice creation, you put lots of effort into it 💕
Thanks! Just count your blessings you don't collect double basses!
Best working with wood music I have found n UA-cam so far. (Oftentimes the drums are too loud in the mix).
you are so good at craftsmanship
Thanks!
What a great job! Very good! Congrats!
Thanks
Nice! Cool build, I'll have to add this to my someday list.
That was fascinating to watch. So many things could have gone wrong but didn't 😄🎶🎸
sounds good.perfect for outdoor jams.easy to carry. nice work
Add a piezo rod pickup and it could be an awesome portable carry everywhere uke! Thanks for watching.
Wow that was awesome
Pure genius!
Nice! I actually like very much that it is not electric. It might not be very loud, but it is loud enough to use in a hotel room without disturbing the neighbors.
Thanks. Although I may make an electric one one day, my intent was as you say- non disturbing to others.
excellent work!!!
Thanks!
beautiful. I really enjoyed this video.
Nice work!! congrats!!
Logan you are my hero you mean the world to me
I love it that you can hear the rain in the video, it just does make it feel so genuine! Also I love all your answers in the comments. You can never make a too small instrument! I just wonder how I can make this kind of Uke to be able to use it on an amp! Cheers man good nice job and a nice video!
Hi, thanks for the comment. Small instruments turned smaller is clearly a polarising issue! haha. Making electric is absolutely possible. I'd make slightly deeper as this one is thin an drilling holes for cables and plugs would be very close (unless you use a 3.5mm jack). You can buy piezo rod pickups that go under the bridge. Simply a case of modifying to fit one of those and doing some careful drilling and done! Thanks for stopping by to comment.
Its size is very compact.!
Nice job!😮
Thank you! Yes, very small - would fit in an oversized pocket.
Such an amazing instrument thanks so much for the great vid.
Thank you!
I like how you were sort of sawing to the beat at 2:25. Great build!
Thanks
this is beautiful
Mighty fine work
Thanks!
This is so amazing
Nice craftsmanship
Thanks!
A TRAVEL UKULELE? Like, it is already the smallest instrument out there. If your ukulele takes up too much space, you should try playing upright bass or something for a while :P
Or... make an upright bass with an opening back to pack all your holiday gear in! that way you can still just carry on (quite big) thing :)
ua-cam.com/video/2GVjcsHKKKc/v-deo.html - another option!
It is a matter of not only being smaller, but being able to handle abuse a bit more than a standard Ukulele. Because the body can be fragile in a suitcase.
Could almost defend yourself with this - its solid!
LOL I said exactly that to my Wife just after seeing this video =)
Ha, you should try a mini harmonica some time.
I really like it. Its great ukulele with a curved edge
Thanks!
Very Beautiful job!! Compliments!!
Thank you
No puedo dejar de ver este tipo de trabajo mas cuando se trata de este tipo de instrumentos .me gusta bien logrado.te felicito.
Gracias
Its so cute and lovable, you really have a talent.
awesome build..thanks
Thanks!
Fully subscribed! The guitar was first made piece by piece, then played, great video!
Thanks!
beautiful!!!
This is so amazing. I wish I had the supplies to make my own
Thanks.
Amazing build!
Thanks!
I love it, its awesome. Kudos!
Thanks
This would be so handy, not to mention fun to make! I recently bought a cheap plastic uke to bring on a flight because I was afraid the airport would give me trouble on the way home (my uke didn't fit size requirements) and I'd have to leave it there!
I'd expect the plastic one would give you more volume, but a shame to have to buy and leave if one cant fit into bag/case. Have a go at building one! Thanks
Amazing !! I wish I had the tools to make one !! I Love your videos keep up the good work 💪
you have a new suscriber from Puerto Rico 🔥
Thanks. Nothing yet on the build table, but several plans in my head for future bits and pieces!
This is really cool. Wouldn’t say it’s a uke , but like it’s own Instrument. Let’s call it the kion’i ukulele
wooooah!! awesome built! i have to make this!
Lau Woodcrafts thanks and good luck with the build!
Lau Woodcrafts thanks and good luck with the build!
Sounds like a campfire instrument.
Sounds like a Ukulele
That is awesome. I love it.
Thanks
Beautiful!!
Thank you
I'd love to see videos of this plugged in and hear it. Cool uke/neat minimalist design
Mark Young if I make a plug for it some time, deal. Circuits and strings has a video of an electrified one!
Now i want one!!!
great job!
Thanks!
Very nice!
thanks
A co called Risa makes a line of them with nylon strings and a high quality piezo pick up.
Made in Germany I believe, very well built (not cheap) and sound amazing amped and with effects.
I have one and love it but difficult to tune and you definitely have to adjust to no headstock.
But it’s the best set up instrument I own.
Nice! - ive always planned a version 2, large concert/small tenor length with a piezo. One day!
if i only had tools..
GA Rey yard sales!
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I live in a country where we don't have Yard sales or easy access to this tools (At least not for cheap) but I think this could be done with a CNC machine and then work a lot with a file and sandpaper. Check if you can find someone offering those types of services. Maybe even a laser cutting shop or a hackerspace.
Franco Falaschi thanks. I'll give it a try.
This could be done with really basic, old hand-tools. Straight and sharp lines and smooth corners may be harder without practice, but there are techniques for everything.
Power-tools and very specific tools simply make life easier.
Yo Mike, this is an awesome build and I wish I could be able to build it myself based on this video, but to help me get the most detail that hammering piano tune gets in the way and also booms up on loud speakers or ear buds, so please consider just a few decibels down, thanks bro!!! :D
Thanks for the feedback. Don't forget your volume adjustment!
AWESOME!!
Amazingggg work 👍👍☺️☺️
Thanks 😆
Wow ! I wish I could build one ! Great job :D
Thank you!
The friction noise from the knife adds to the background music at 2:13 !!!! :D :D
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Excelente trabajo!
gracias
Wow..!!!! Wish i can have this uke...😍
Thanks :)
Amazing
Too cool for school !!!
I would make a little sleeve to fit over the "body" of it (with a hole of course) so when playing it it doesn't get untuned by accidentally pressing on your leg
Nice idea. The friction tuners are set reasonably tight so it's not so much an issue, but could be a feature to make it a leg or belly rest too.
Awesome work mate. If you ever consider selling one of these, I live in the Manawatu and have a mate who's learning the ukulele. He travels a lot for work and could practice on one of these without upsetting other motel guests. I'd love to put him in touch.
Hi. Many thanks. Currently very time limited in the worksop with a backlog of personal projects. I'll comment back if things change. You could point him to 'the peanut' which can be had very cheap version 1 now on Aliexpress. Ive read mixed results on their pickups - but that would be a secondary on the main use you reference anyway (although could use with a headphone amp connected to smart phone for a bit of fun). Cheers
I absolutely loved the part at 2:36, the noise kinda acted like a shaker for the music.
so cute !
I want one omg this would be so handy when I am on the road
Sick AF
Damn... this is awesome
Thanks
i'm not ragging on this build at all, totally cool, i just have to say this in the name of comedy.
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Blah Blahsen sold! I'll take your entire stock! 😉
Very clever
Thanks
I hope i got one of these
Thats great well done
Bernie Stefan-Rasmus
Love it!
Thanks. Awesome profile pic you have there!
Impressive
Old nz 5 cent coin is pretty cool addition
Nice use of the old 5c coin well done on the whole build from another kiwi:)
Thanks Chris. Have had some coins sitting around for some time looking for new experiences!
Artista. Parabéns.
muchas gracias por palabras amables.
Really nice project(s) ............. JRW
Cool!
Very good
Thanks
I can play cool tunes with that bro dont worry about the haters they are just jealous they dont know how to play great job big thumbs up of course 👍
Thanks!
Bravo!!!!!!!
That's a very cool looking ukelele, makes me wanna make one and I can't even play it lol
Im not to far from you there. Minimal playing skills - more building skills! Thanks!
Bloody hell, it's been a long long time since I last saw an NZ 5 cent coin.
I'll pull out a 1 or 2c one day!
Very nice. I have a Risa Uke Stick (sadly no longer in production) and it looks a lot like your uke.
You can put a piezo bridge pickup under the bridge and make it electro-acoustic.
I didn't know Risa had stopped. Was going to buy one one day - might just make a new version of this. Did consider making it electro, but it really was for night time practice to no wake the family, so I didn't bother...this time...
Mike Hawkey looks like you can still find them in stores, on amazon and on ebay, but the risa website makes no mention of them anymore.
Cool, thanks
Bravooooo!!!!!!!!
You have a big talent sir ! by the coin and the ‘Onehunga’ address on one of the boxes you're in NZ I'm guessing. Amazing work.
Andy Ballard good detail spots. Sure am!
Logan you are my here you mean the world to me