Build Electric V Type Uke

Plan Electric V Type Uke John Anthony Guitars

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V4 Uke Feature

Electric Flying V uke.

This project is great fun! Easy to build, undersaddle pickup and nylon strings. The plan shows all details of how to build this little wing. See the vids below!
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Specification:
Length  25 3/4" or 654mm
Wingspan  9 1/2" or 241mm
Depth 1 1/4" or 32mm
Scale length 14"
Nut   1 1/4" or 32mm
Set Sycamore neck*
Ash Body*
Pickup Undersaddle uke piezo
Strings nylon
Machines open lightweight type
*Other woods can be used.

Photos of the prototype

ACTIVE PICKUP MOD-free download

View of modifications on V4 Uke for adding active pre amp
The picture on the left shows a modification to the published plan to incorporate an active pre amp and tone control. Designed for violins, this is a versatile unit and can transform the sound of most stringed instruments for little outlay and effort.
Click on the download file icon bottom left to download the modification drawing.

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2014 Version with 13" scale

This is a 13" scale version active and solid construction. Mahogany back and neck, Ebony board with star inlays, book matched figured Maple top. Simple preamp with active tone shaping works really well.

Image shows profiling frets with a fret file after levelling.
Re-profiling the frets with a fret file after levelling. 600 grade wet and dry then used to take out all of the trade marks.
Rear view showing control and battery cavities awaiting plastic cover plates V4 Uke
Rear view showing the control and battery cavities, ready to receive the plastic cover plates.