Greetings folks,
I am looking for a bit of advice on the 2nd of my 2 projects, and it's a bit specific to acoustic construction.
I am going to have a go at building a multi-neck ukulele. Please dont ask about the merits of the idea
Ive a couple of ukes and an acoustic guitar under my belt, so i'm happy with most of the details. However i don't really know how to attack the top bracing. Any thoughts? X-brace with a little extra support somewhere? Fan brace? Thicker top? I plan on a single soundhole (but might add extra like Ovation if it seems an idea).
Cheers for any thoughts,
Adam
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I wouldn't over think it too much. Ukes can sound pretty nice with a simple ladder brace so it will be hard to go wrong. I would probably aim for a main X-brace and whatever seemed right around that
Are you thinking 2 parallel necks or multiple angled necks like a Manzer Pikasso
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Thanks for that - fairly reassuring that im unlikely to go too far wrong. What i am thinking is a concert-scale standard neck, a guitarlele neck and another, possibly 8-string uke neck. All necks parallel. I reckon if i had the skills to accomplish a Manzer-style affair, then i probably wouldnt need to ask!
Got until christmas to finish it. Spruce top, hornbeam b&s and not sure for necks. I have some lovely straight grain qs ash and plenty of afromosia, so maybe that. Fretboard? Whatever i have to hand - still got a fair bit of purpleheart that will do nicely.
Cheers,
Adam
(formerly customkits)