Now folks don't laugh when you see my feeble attempt at making a Uke. For those of you who will be attending the ASIA Symposium, it will be displayed <reluctantly> at the New England Luthiers Group table.
If nothing else, it will make you smile!
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Mon Jun 06, 2005 3:37 am ] |
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Now folks don't laugh when you see my feeble attempt at making a Uke. For those of you who will be attending the ASIA Symposium, it will be displayed <reluctantly> at the New England Luthiers Group table. If nothing else, it will make you smile!
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Mon Jun 06, 2005 3:38 am ] |
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And here's the front: 
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| Author: | Pwoolson [ Mon Jun 06, 2005 3:40 am ] |
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Wierd, if you squint your eyes, the soundhole/bridge combination almost looks like one of those '70s smiley faces. Ahh, heck, I must be sleepy. Nice little Uke. I like it. Makes me happy. |
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Mon Jun 06, 2005 3:53 am ] |
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I believe you've discovered the whole purpose for my making this! 
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| Author: | JJ Donohue [ Mon Jun 06, 2005 3:54 am ] |
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Tiny Tim would have loved it! Sorry I won't be at ASIA to get the full experience. Nice, Don. |
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| Author: | clavin [ Mon Jun 06, 2005 4:32 am ] |
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Something totally different! I can't wait to meet you at ASIA. Hey do you want smily inlays going down the fingerboard?
Craig L. |
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Mon Jun 06, 2005 4:38 am ] |
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Craig, Iwas thinking about doing that believe it or not! Just round gold MOP dots with engraved "winks" is what I was thinking. The next one will have to have them!
I'm planning on building a large number of these things and hopefully marketing them through Elderly's or somewhere similar. The more I think about it, what music store wouldn't want one hanging on their wall???? |
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| Author: | clavin [ Mon Jun 06, 2005 4:56 am ] |
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But, anyway... 
C.L. |
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| Author: | Terry Stowell [ Mon Jun 06, 2005 5:07 am ] |
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Cool, cool, cool! My 6.9 yr old son want me to make him a uke. (Probably Star wars themed though...) Hmmm. I feel creative.... |
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| Author: | Bobc [ Mon Jun 06, 2005 5:28 am ] |
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| Author: | CarltonM [ Mon Jun 06, 2005 5:37 am ] |
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Now THAT'S entertainment! Carlton |
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| Author: | LanceK [ Mon Jun 06, 2005 5:39 am ] |
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DOn, every time I look at that Ukee, and ive looked alot, it makes me smile!
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| Author: | Brock Poling [ Mon Jun 06, 2005 5:46 am ] |
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That is very cool. |
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| Author: | BruceH [ Mon Jun 06, 2005 7:58 am ] |
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Neat! I can't wait to see the banjo version
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| Author: | Don A [ Mon Jun 06, 2005 8:52 am ] |
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I just keep thinking of a song, "Don't worry, be happy"
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| Author: | John Mayes [ Mon Jun 06, 2005 8:54 am ] |
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ukes are so fun!! That's why I've started building a lot of them Cool uke there.. love the overall design! Sweet! |
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| Author: | PaulB [ Mon Jun 06, 2005 9:07 am ] |
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Mon Jun 06, 2005 9:45 am ] |
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John, I love your Ukes! |
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| Author: | Wade Sylvester [ Tue Jun 07, 2005 3:05 am ] |
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I consider myself fortunate to have been included in the unveiling process of this fine instrument at the NEL meeting last Sunday. Don did not bring it out right away but left it in his vehicle claiming he was too embarrassed to bring it up to the meeting. After a little coaxing, he agreed to get it if we all promised not to laugh at it.. You sucked us right in buddy, hook, line and sinker.. I think you should show a pic of the case too. I might also add, this Uke has the usual fine craftsmanship we have learned to expect from Mr. Don W. not to mention it plays excellent too. Thanks Don! |
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| Author: | Dave Rector [ Tue Jun 07, 2005 3:33 am ] |
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Don, that is too cool! Made me laugh out loud when I saw it. I'll bet it sounds great too, considering who made it. 
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| Author: | Paul Schulte [ Tue Jun 07, 2005 10:29 am ] |
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Don, late getting in on a discusssion (as usual), but I have to say that uke is.....just terrific! I want one in my shop! If that don't make a luthier smile nothin' will. Beautiful piece of creativity, made my day. |
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| Author: | Roy O [ Wed Jun 08, 2005 4:49 am ] |
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That's probably the happiest uke I've ever seen. Nice. |
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| Author: | JBreault [ Wed Jun 08, 2005 5:25 am ] |
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I can see it now...Darth Uke! Or how about R2-Uke2...the possibilities are endless.
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Wed Jun 08, 2005 6:15 am ] |
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Thanks for the kind words folks. I wish I could say it sounds good, but it doesn't! The smile is solid ebony, and is so thick that it inhibits the sound I think. I'm working on a redesign, and I've also added a Uke page to my website...check it out ! Smiley-Uke page Hey Wade, it was great seeing you again buddy, and very nice meeting your lovely wife. She's as cool as you are! Don |
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