StewMac DIY Cutaway Concert Ukulele Kit - Build Your Own Ukulele with Premium Parts (#5854) | Perfect for Beginners, Music Lovers & DIY Projects at Home, School or Studio

Build your own modern ukulele!You don't need any wood working experience to build this great sounding and playing uke. The cutaway makes it simple to play all the guitar songs you already know.Want a fun weekend project that sounds amazing? You just can't beat this ukulele. We've taken care of the tricky parts like bending the sides, shaping the top and back, and other tasks you'd normally need specialized equipment for. With this head start and our detailed easy-to-follow instructions you'll be building and playing in no time.Designed for the contemporary playerUkes are loved for their easy playability, and the cutaway makes it even better. If you're a guitar player, it's effortless to play your favorite songs on this uke—now you can reach those higher frets with no problem. The cutaway also makes it more comfortable for younger players with smaller hands.No Woodworking Experience Required!Our detailed instructions and bracing plans guide you through each step of the build, from start to finish! To reduce spring-back and help stability, the back and sides are made from high quality mahogany laminates—this will go a long way to ensuring your first build is painless and enjoyable. The solid mahogany top will only sound better the more you play it. Available in concert and tenor sizes.Solid mahogany topLaminated mahogany backLaminated mahogany sidesFully shaped mahogany neck with two dowel pins for neck jointWalnut fretboard, slotted and inlaid with position markersTuners with mounting hardwareShaped string nutCarved, drilled walnut bridgeShaped saddlePlastic dowel for making side dotsFretwireRubber binding bandsSpruce braces, quartersawn and carved for top and backTwo spruce soundhole bracesBridge plateFull-size bracing plan