Sara
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2024
Got as a birthday gift for my dad, who plays guitar and likes to build things. He loved it! Even sent me a video of him playing it. 🥹 great gift!!
Bully4me
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2022
Been working on Electric Guitars for well over 20yrs. Sometimes acoustics as well, however never built any form of acoustic. StewMac is a terrific place for parts and tools , figured the Ukelele Kit should be very good quality as well and know from past experience they stand behind their products.Would give this a 5 star rating across the board except for one physical part of the kit and regarding the instruction manual it's "OK" however make sure you watch the StewMac Multipart Series on "How to Build a Ukulele "!! Together it completes the picture and gives valuable info for the build. Unfortunately didn't see the Video series referenced until a good part way through the build. Secondly wish the neck was a solid piece instead of three pieces heal joint, neck, then scarf joint to the headstock. Not as if it's extremely long like a Bass Guitar. It's short and surely would not cost that much more to produce. The kit is prices more than some fully built Ukuleles , by the time you factor a few items you'll need to purchase to build this and the cost of finishing supplies it's well up over a couple of hundred. The cheaper Ukes have multiple part necks, better ones don't. In the end this is a very nice Uke that plays well and sounds great. A one piece neck would make it better. Please StewMac follow this request (even if the price goes up5 bucks for the extra cost of wood).Overall this is a terrific first time learning tool for anyone interested in building an acoustic guitar or wanting to try and build another Uke right from scratch. Valuable lessons learned and the end result is a beautiful looking, much better than expected sounding (would put it up against many Ukes out there) that has excellent playability.Read the manual FIRST from start to finish them watch the video series before doing anything. Take your time and don't rush. Have fun with it and make it yours. Sculpted the neck the way I prefer, used different inlaysbon the fretboard. On the headstock made my own mother of pearl inlay design and nameplate. First time ever installing a soundhole rosette. Also installed StewMac piezo pickup with built in tuner.. As stated, have fun take your time and make it your own.
Margrit Jolly
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2021
It is an interest and a test. It will take some time to get a proper evaluation; building it is not a fast job. M.Jolly
Mulishboy
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2020
The instructions were clearly written by a native speaker. I learned a lot; enough to think I could make a guitar!
Steven Bigelow
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2020
I purchased a Stewmac baritone ukulele kit from amazon. The kit arrived within two days. Everything looked good in the kit except the neck which had a slight warp. I reported the problem, and Stewmac quickly sent a replacement.I am very happy with the end results. The instructions are easy to follow, and you can also go on line and watch a video. I have used Stewmac in the past and they have good quality products and tools for the aspiring luthier.
Norm
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2020
I would say give it a try. This is a great kit read the instructions and watch the videos. Mine turned out great. You will need a few tools but not too much, mostly clamps and glue. Just take your time and have fun.
erik grimaldo
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2020
Bought as a gift
Rabidbat racing
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2018
First, let me say that this is a 'Real' build. That said, the plans are exellent. They are very clear, with good pictures. All I had to get was some clothespins and rubber bands, glue, and sand paper. $12. Clamping can be a little dicey, but I managed with odd clamps I had around. The stewmac web site is full of resources for the particulars as well. Like how to lay fretwire, etc. Pic is the top bracing, sans the bridge plate, and the body. Both are compleat and mocked up togeather to show off my work. The other is the jig made with a plan sheet in place.