March 2014 – Woodsong Strings

Howe-Orme-inspired Mando finished

This little guy is barely 22 inches long and 8 inches wide at the lower bout, making it an excellent candidate for travel. Fits in a concert uke case. Sounds sweet for such a small chamber.

Wenge Triple-O

Some time ago I had purchased a Wenge back and sides set from the good people at LMI in Healdsburg, CA. This is the first instrument I have constructed using hot hide glue instead of modern glues. It’s pretty messy – comes in crystal form and must be heated to 140 degrees to liquify sufficiently.Continue reading “Wenge Triple-O”