DIY Travel Ukulele [Free Instructions]

A functional ukulele made with simple parts and tools.
Email CircuitsAndStrings@gmail.com for free instructions.

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Music

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• DIY
• Travel
• Ukulele
• homemade
• do
• it
• yourself
• make
• handmade

[xmodalloy]

With the strength of G-Glue I really doubt you need all those metal braces, might be able to make it lighter.

[ragtagbag]

@xmodalloy

Probably. I just didn't want to take the chance of it collapsing under the tension.

[TheSersify]

hi can you send the instructsions in message !!

[ragtagbag]

@TheSersify

The instructions are in PDF form. Email is the best way. 

[Hikikomori013]

What do you use for frets?

I've been using flat toothpicks for my cheaper instruments. They're cheap and easy to install.

I might go with a 1/8" plywood top and leave the back open for changing strings.. Like a box-bodied banjo uke.

[ragtagbag]

@Hikikomori013

It sounds like you have some great ideas. This design is well suited for modifications/personalizations­.

I used regular fret wire [from Grizzly (dot) com] for this build, but I like the true d.i.y spirit of using something else. As long as the strings are nylon, fret wear shouldn’t be a big issue.

[AsianInABox]

That is so cool! I just emailed you asking for the PDF

[w0onka]

The Uku is by definition a travel instrument. Ah I remember once I went with friends on a bike travel... One guiy had a Uku... We where playing it while riding and singing it was so awesome!

Good old summer memories...

[Mozartmostly]

lol @ the guitar strap

[ragtagbag]

@SaltRiverSunshine

I think it would work great with a top piece of wood on it. There would just need to be a way to access the tuners for string replacement. I’d probably use some kind of hinge and/or magnetic strip combination for it. Something that could swing open when needed. It sounds like a fun project. Let me know, if you have any other questions.