Spruke 2017
It's been two years since the last Spruke (Brisbane's Ukulele Festival), which means it's been about 2 years since I started this blog. Last festival,…
Building a Ukulele (3)
The final day of the Ukulele building class! On the previous day, we'd finished up by doing the final coats of shellac, and left them…
Building a Ukulele (2)
In day one of the Uke Klass, we closed the box. Day two and three have been about fretboards and finishing: Day two: 1) Our…
Building a Ukulele (1)
I'm on "makecation" for a few days: Instead of going away on vacation, I'm taking a break by making things. The highlight of my makecation…
New tuners for my Mele
I bought a secondhand Mele ukulele recently. It's the first solid uke I've owned (with solid mahogany sides and back, and a solid Koa top)…