| Two tenors and two sopranos await final setup. Innovative design is at the heart of Boat Paddle Ukuleles. The voice, construction and finish of the instruments is always being tested. The goal is to build a ukulele that's attractive, sounds great and is easy to play. "Reinventing the ukulele" is what it's all about. |
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| Accurate construction of Boat Paddles begins with a digital drawing of the ukulele. This drawing is used to check dimensions, print templates and drive CNC equipment. Changes to the design are easily applied to the master drawing. |
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| This is the neck and heel block for a custom baritone ukulele. All boat paddle necks fit snugly in a pocketed joint that permits vertical adjustments that align the neck perfectly with the bridge for the best possible action. |
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| In this photo, the heel block is glued to the body. A jig is used to align the pocket with the center line of the body when they are assembled. |
| The snug fit of the neck is evident in this photo. Next, the fretboard will be glued to the neck, flush with the top. |
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| The stabalized Boat Paddle bracing system works to boost sustain and volume, while tone is detemined by the the size of the "box" and selection of tone woods. Every part of the instrument is made in-house from solid wood. Features include: 1. Custom fit lining 2. Exclusive stabilizer bar (increases sustain and permits soundboard flexibility). 3. Lightweight spider bracing (for livelier soundboard). 4. Blocked corners |
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