Custom 3d printed Ukulele

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I made this ukulele's body slightly smaller than a regular soprano but kept the same string length. You can now modify it freely as I've included all STL and Inventor files. Watch how it plays at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_PdhVV6PYs . #MakerEdChallenge #MusicProject How It Was Designed This project started out as a standard soprano ukulele but to fit on an 8 x 8 build platform the body had to be adjusted. However, I made sure the scale length and fret positions remained exactly the same as in the original instrument. Instructions Four 10-32 screws hold the neck to the body, two of which are 5/8" long while the other two are 2". The headstock connects to the neck with 2 screws that are an inch long. Three small plastic screws keep the bridge in place and I used super glue for all connections. My grover tuners were adjusted so they could fit closer together. Project: Ukulele Construction The main goal was to learn about instrument making, fret spacing, and assembling multiple 3D printed components into one project. For Audiences: Students aged 8-12 What You'll Need: Two pan head screws that are 10-32 x 2.625" long Two pan head screws that are 10-32 x 0.625" long Two pan head screws that are 10-32 x 1" long Four ukulele tuners (I used Grover) Three #8 plastic screws, half an inch long One set of standard soprano strings Steps: First, customize the CAD files to suit your taste in Inventor if you wish. You could add a design on the body, modify fastener holes to match what's at hand or even change its shape. Then print all the required components from this project file. Leave out fret dots and 4 of each part except neck. For the parts not mentioned here see note in the step 6 for clarification. Use super glue and your choice of screws to assemble all parts in sequence: body, headstock, neck with tuning pegs, bridge and then finish up by connecting face on the instrument itself. Be careful with face part since it needs precise clamp. Install provided screws onto tuners to ensure accurate assembly. After you've completed step 5 allow any used glue to dry for a minimum of an hour before your attempt at creating the final ukulele sounds. After assembly and playing around the finished result can range greatly from student to student, all depending upon customization made during construction!