Comments on: Ukulele Kits

By: Woodshed

Woodshed — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 06:54:26 +0000

Kevin: Thanks very much for the info, Kevin.

By: Kevin Singleton

Kevin Singleton — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 19:48:04 +0000

Walter,

The price difference will be determined by how well you build your tenor uke. If you botch it, completely, the price difference will be greater than if you do a swell job with it. At best, you’ll end up with a uke that’s worth less than a similar instrument from a major builder, but probably plays, and sounds, just as good. If a Martin goes for around $1k, yours will probably be worth about half that, if done well. So, you could be saving anywhere from $350-850! Nice!

By: walter greven

walter greven — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:51:29 +0000

if i buy a tenor uke ready made of the same quality and the same materials as the tenor kitset what would be the price difference?

By: Buck

Buck — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 17:09:30 +0000

I’d like to find a baritone ukulele kit to build. Has anyone found one or know where I can find one? Thanks!

By: Woodshed

Woodshed — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:27:35 +0000

Good luck with in, Minamin. Let us know how you get on.

By: Minamin

Minamin — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 03:02:17 +0000

The Stewart MacDonald kit is supposedly very good, with results comparable to a Martin 0. I’d order one, but the thought of building a jig terrifies me.

By: Woodshed

Woodshed — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:42:17 +0000

Jeff: Yeah, I do like the look of F-holes. Nice paint-job too.

Martin: Good luck with it. Be sure to keep us informed.

By: Martin

Martin — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 18:10:27 +0000

I've got one of the "Mahogany (Option 2)" kits on it's way to me from Hawaii, the kit appears to be the all the components pre-cut and ready for assembly and finishing. I'll let you know how I get on with it. link

By: Jeff

Jeff — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 05:43:25 +0000

Here's another Kala that I am thinking about. First I'd like to hold one before I get too carried away. Definitely a unique design for a ukulele. link