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| 6 string to 4 String | Rate Topic |
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| Posted: Wed May 14th, 2008 02:57 pm |
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pinchmips Approved
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I want to take a lanikai o-6 6 string tenor and turn it into a 4 string tenor. I think it's the best choice considering solidity and not wanting a pickup. I know I need to get TUSQ and recut it to the dimensions of a 4 string, I was just wondering if anyone had done something like this before. Do I just pry the current saddle/nut off the uke and glue the new ones on there (wood glue?) Also, can I cut it with an xacto knife or do I need some other tools and whatnot?
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| Posted: Wed May 14th, 2008 04:28 pm |
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Will Approved 
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pinchmips wrote: I want to take a lanikai o-6 6 string tenor and turn it into a 4 string tenor. I think it's the best choice considering solidity and not wanting a pickup. I would advise against trying to cut a Tusq nut with an Exacto knife; it's a very hard substance, and a knife is not the right tool to get the precise dimensions required. Cutting nut slots of the right diameter and depth usually requires specialized (and rather expensive) tools such as nut files ($14 a piece), AND the experience to do the job right. An incorrectly cut nut can result in buzzing notes, strings that get cut and break, etc. It would be better and probably less expensive to take your uke to a luthier to replace the nut for you. Don't try to pry off or remove the bridge; that takes special tools and experience as well; you'll risk damaging the instrument top. Just live with the 6 string holes of the existing bridge, and use only the 4 holes in the center after the conversion. Last edited on Wed May 14th, 2008 04:41 pm by Will ____________________ Will http://ezfolk.com/audio/bands/297/ Loose Change & Friends http://ezfolk.com/audio/bands/245/ http://loosechangeandfriends.com The Earth Tones http://ezfolk.com/audio/bands/337/ A Bunch Of Coconuts http://abunchofcoconuts.com |
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| Posted: Wed May 14th, 2008 04:39 pm |
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pinchmips Approved
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If I just restring it to use four strings on the existing nut and bridge, will that affect the sound or intonation or anything like that?
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| Posted: Wed May 14th, 2008 04:45 pm |
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Will Approved
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pinchmips wrote: If I just restring it to use four strings on the existing nut and bridge, will that affect the sound or intonation or anything like that? I don't think removing the two odd strings will affect the intonation; it will certainly sound different than it did originally with 6 strings. I think it's worth a try to take the path of least resistance, and just remove the odd strings to see how it plays. Because of the way the nut is cut on a 6-string uke, the string spacing won't be exactly even after the 2 odd strings are removed, but I think you can still play it. Last edited on Wed May 14th, 2008 04:46 pm by Will ____________________ Will http://ezfolk.com/audio/bands/297/ Loose Change & Friends http://ezfolk.com/audio/bands/245/ http://loosechangeandfriends.com The Earth Tones http://ezfolk.com/audio/bands/337/ A Bunch Of Coconuts http://abunchofcoconuts.com |
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| Posted: Wed May 14th, 2008 06:09 pm |
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Mike Bagneski Approved
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A 6-string is probably braced more heavily than a 4 string, since the difference in tension is significant. This doesn't necessarily mean that it won't sound good, but it's an issue worth considering. Perhaps a heavier gauge tenor string set would be the way to go. As Will suggested, I'd use the current nut and bridge, at least until you're sure that the uke sounds good as a 4 string. Then have a luthier do the nut/saddle work.
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| Posted: Wed May 14th, 2008 08:14 pm |
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senior Approved
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 Look at this string. http://www.ezfolk.com/forums/view_topic.php?id=5427&forum_id=19&highlight=lahaina+6+string
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