My Concert ukulele

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Chih-Wei Liu
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My Concert ukulele

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Recently I tuned my first ukulele to CGDA(or should I call it che-ole?) and this is the first song I've practiced.

Bach Cello Suite BWV 1007 Prelude (Youtube)
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Jon Whitney
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I think I recognize that uke. Proud maker, please stand up!
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Your video makes you looks so much more mature!!

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That is a nice tone you get. How thick is the top?
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When I used to play bass for a orchestra, I played the prelude every morning when I woke up. Great way to start the day. It sounds very pleasant on the Uke too!
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Nice uke and sounds great Chih-Wei.
Chih-Wei Liu
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Thanks all for your kind words! Hardwood like Acacia opens up slower than regular guitar top woods. I built this one when I have not examined any ukulele.

Michael, I knew 2mm is thick enough for a smaller softwood classical, so I made this local Acacia uke top at around 1.7-1.8mm thick. I later found out it's more or less what KoAloha or Kanile'a do on their concerts.

Samuel, I love this prelude so much and playing it before going to bed always calms me. Have just memorized the allemande and I am working on the rest.
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Pretty instrument an cute model. I guess she's using extra light strings.
Nice performance too.
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Where did you get the plans to build your ukulele?

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