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Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Piccolo progress report

The first one got tuners and was strung up, just to make sure the
whole idea wasn't flawed.

It sounds really good. So the project continues! Still need to sand
the sides properly and finish it. The one with the fretboard got it's
bridge today, significantly lower than the first which is in island
style and a slightly big neck angle. This one also needs sanding.

I put out a request for a helper (slave) to do my sanding, on the
swedish forum. But no one answered. The solution is, of course, to
build some machine or a multi-radii sanding block.

4 comments:

Robert Hultman said...

The piccolo that has been stringed was a very nice acquaintance. I can affirm Svens claim that it sounded really good. A much richer sound than you would expect from so small an instrument.

I believe that the piccolo to the right in this picture is the one Sven is building for me. I like the kerfing it looks very nice. I'm really looking forward to this one.

SRC said...

Yo Sven

Can you let me know the dimensions of the Piccolo Ukes, I am going to start sewing a little case for mine so when I get it to play it will be nice and cosy!

Cheers

SRC

Sven Nyström, Argapa said...

I'll try to remember to do that Simon. Maybe a pdf with a fullscale drawing would be best, my experience from sewing is that cases always turn out to small.

Sven

SRC said...

Great stuff Sven. Any idea when? Can't wait!!