Top: Redwood--$20, Mahogany $20, Cedar $10, Engleman $10 Back and Sides: Indian, Rosewood $40, Maple $20, Walnut $20, Cherry $20, Fingerboard and Bridge: Ebony $20
Tuning Machine: Please inquire
We prepare the guitars for a hand-applied finish. Students may apply sealer coats if they opt for this finish method. Students will be instructed how to complete the finish at home with sufficient amounts of finish supplied. An option to finish in the blonde is also available for those who wish to apply finish of their choice at a later date.
*Tuition includes materials and soft shell case
Sitka spruce top
Choice of Rosette
Mahogany back and sides
Solid headstock with choice of veneer
Bone nut and saddle
Bolt on tenon neck joint
In this class the students and teacher will hand build a ukulele from start to finish.
The student will complete every step of the process after a demonstration from the teacher. Multiple techniques are offered, affording all learners with the opportunity to hand build their own custom ukulele.
Students may choose from a variety of sizes and styles: Baritone, Concert, Tenor or Soprano .
Rosewood fingerboard and bridge
Pearl fingerboard dots
Rosewood or maple binding
Black and white top purfling Gotoh Tuners
Tuition: $2,200* Deposit: $300 Course Length: 2 full weeks
Monday-Friday
8:30am - 4pm
Berkshire Stringed Instruments
School of Lutherie