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Prototypin’

April 20, 2007 by Lauren 3 Comments

Tools of the trade.... not.

(Sorry for missing Friday. I went to bed early so I could go to work and cook. Lloyd said he would post something but he wound up grading papers instead. That’s good for him, but bad for you, ’cause he’s got a really funny one. Get on his case to post it!)

Next Saturday I’m going to a conference in Columbus to try and convert more people to the power of ukes. We’ll be using barirones, which are more guitar-like. I have three on hand here, and one of our ukulele night guys is going to loan me three. It’s possible for two people to share a ukulele, but it gets kind of boring for the person who has to wait their turn. So, this time – I have prototypes for them! These are 21-inch-long pieces of 1×3 with pieces of bamboo skewers glued on for ‘frets’. I need to get some heavier fishing line for strings. They won’t be in tune at all, but at least it’ll be something to practice on.

unsanded and unsafe!

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  1. Beth says

    April 21, 2007 at 6:15 am

    Your imagination exceeds mine. Every time. Very cool.
    By the way, I need some help on a closet project for Tara’s new room…just like you did in her old room…

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  2. Brad says

    April 21, 2007 at 12:59 pm

    It’s just like how the ukulele ninjas do it in Japan:
    First, the bare blocks of wood. Real ukes when you prove worthy.

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  3. Peggy says

    April 21, 2007 at 6:52 pm

    That’s amazing!!! Are you a secret weapon for the CIA?

    Reply

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