I would die to have my uncle spend this much time making this for me

Somehow I find it very refreshing to watch a ukulele being made from scratch.

that plot twist at the end, when you realise that he played the backgroundmusic of the entire video with the ukulele...

I like how you made it without trying to make it look like another generic ukulele. Awesome job!

It came out awesome! Using nails as frets was awesome I thought they wouldn't be strong but if you managed to you use the file on them I guess they are pretty strong! To increase it's loudness I would suggest thinner top (made of pine, cedar or spruce) with supportive braces just like a guitar. Plywood does not vibrate nicely and as a result it is quiet! Overall I really enjoyed the video! Greeeeeeat work! I love DIY instruments!

Great build. To be honest, i prefer the sound of the one you built to the sound of the store-bought factory made one. Great video.

Awesome I've been looking for a easy ukulele build all over and now I've finally found. Imma start building this ukulele at school tomorrow I will give u and update on how it went. Thanks so much I'll defenetly subscribe. 👍

I'm making this for my physics assignment for soundwaves and music. My teacher is going to be super impressed with this! Thank you for the clear guidelines! Edit: For the meme, It went really well, I got a really good grade almost 4 years ago. I still have it sitting in my garage, although the strings didn't stay tense for long without collapsing in

What the hell made me think i was about to learn how to make one for myslef

What a great gift, and he'll always appreciate the time and love you put into it. Awesome!

that effect when we find out that the background music is actually played by you on the instrument was very well done! I had an inkling, and was really happy that indeed you did what i thought would be a cool thing to do!

I see love in this video. Love for nephew. Love for music. Love for doing things perfectly! This came straight from my heart. You made my day bro! Thumps up! (I'm secretly hoping you can make of this for me. )

wat a nice uncle that child has

learn how to make a ukulele all you need is 50 machines ya I don't have that just lying around 😂😂❤

How did I get here?

This is so cool! I wish i knew someone with a woodshop!

I built it ,my son loves it thank you for the schematic. I built mine out of black walnut ,mahogany and red oak inlay. I had a blast making it.

Nice job. Very doable with a few tools and patience. Anything worth making and keeping takes work and overcoming unexpected mistakes or problems. Anything fast and easy is disposable. Thanks for sharing.

Wow -- I'm really impressed with the sound quality. Great build/video!

Loved the bonus track. I have a 4 yr old grandson who might be getting one of these for his birthday this summer. Thanks!

I built this and made a few modification. I used cedar for the body, top and bottom planed to 1/8"thick, the neck is mahogany, I bought real fret wire instead of nails (about the same price), I had some hard nylon I used for the nut and saddle instead of threaded rod and I epoxied a piece of 1/4" threaded rod into the neck so I could attach it to the body with a large washer and nut, much stronger. Sounds good, fairly loud, tunes up nice. Now I learn how to play. :)

Making 3 ukeleles in my wood shop class thing with my group and so far so well :)

I see everybody using wood finish and wood stain for their finish but I'd be drawing and painting on the White Zombie movie poster like Kirk Hammett's guitar. lmao!

What a wonderful labour of love. Good looking little uke with added meaning due to the love poured into it. Smart that it's a quieter uke than usual as well. Kiddie's going to be 'practicing' a lot! Very special gift.

Nice tone and sustain, great job!

I laughed so hard at 3.46 where you were working on cutting out the slot for the nut, I almost fell over backwards in my office chair. Very funny. And the nail frets, well, that was fantastic!! And you have to understand that this video followed another that I watched, and it took the guy forever to build his uke, and I mean he used the finest tools, materials, and exercised top notch craftsmanship... And than I watched your video. The contrast just cracked me up! You made my night, and I hope the little 3 year old loved this uke and didn't swallow a nail! :)

I just came here so that I can build one and sing House of Gold for my mom's b-day. any TØP fans?

...and the hits keep on coming. Nicely done! Judd is going to love it

I actually applauded at the end when I saw you playing the instrument. Well done!

Dear Mr. Vince Makify1, This is quite a lovely thing you've made, I very much enjoyed the video and your friendly conversational tone. pierre from New Mexico

This is a beautiful instrument!!!

Looks a bit strange but sounds good i like it

thanks for the class... I learned several tricks to use in my project. Congrats!

Great plan. You want a louder uke? Use a solid quatersawn cedar or spruce piece for the top. It will double the volume of your uke. You can also make it way thinner and add a little bracing underneat. But I really like your plan.

This is so impressive. Did Judd like it?

Perfect demonstration video. Very complete. Good explanations about why you did things the way you did! This is a very good video for beginner builders of stringed instruments. Thank you very much.

That was a work of love. Best uncle ever and neat little uke too!

best uncle ever

Love it! Amazing project especially with the limited resources!

I like the idea. I was going to build a traditional shaped soprano ukulele but then my wood wouldn't bend so I'm cutting it down and making a small bodied concert ukulele. It might not sound the best but I can't even play the instrument yet. This definitely helped with my build so thanks. On a different ukulele I'm messing with, I used cotter pins cut in half for the frets. I should have used nails and made the nut and bridge better.

This is awesome! Great build!

Trabalho incrível! Parabéns!

Nicely done, brethren!!! I hope your nephew had a blast with it!

I like the design, too. I'll have to check out the DIY lathe.

Next week: How to make specialist power tools.

Interesting calculations! Nice details in the fretboard and bridge, the threaded rod use is very cool! great job man!

Made it out of scratch and didnt even spend much.. less than 3 dollars an old guitar for the tuning pegs... Old plyboards.. and it came out pretty great and sounds good and now im practising...Great video... Thanks makify

This is great I love the woodburning idea

YOU BUILT A BRIGHTER ONE THAN THE PROFESSIONAL I HEAR SOME OF THE TONE REALLY CLEAR TO THE EAR

That was creative taking a drill and making it a sander. I may have to try that myself :) For all the people whining about the tools it's mostly a drill press and a band saw which can be purchased cheap at places like harbor freight if you don't have the cash for a high end one.

Very impressive. I make Cigar Box guitars, but you are a true craftsman & an even better uncle

Jesus Christ, get it brotha! Love it! Seriously... God bless. How is it 8+ years later? You stoll active here?

This is sooo amazing!

planning on making this for myself because I don't have the money to go out and buy a ukulele out of store.... So I hope mine turns out as good as yours did😊 Hope your nephew liked it

Cara adorei seu vídeo. Baixarei os planos e vou fazer um desses. Obrigado.

I always imagine myself doing stuff like that when I am old. Good thing that leaves me time for getting all this gear.

I followed these instructions but modified the measurements to suit tenor ukulele requirements and i made a tenor uke. Thanks for your video!

Thank you very well explained. I’m new to instrument making and love it.

When u have to build an ukulele at school .... Boy, you save my life💜

I have to build an instrument for my physics class and you just saved me! I know how to play the ukulele but I wasn't sure how to easily make one. Thank you so much!!!!

That's awesome. I love the ukulele.

I am so impressed! Nice work!

I really want to become a designer and these kind of videos always make me excited to grab some wood and get started.

Thanks for the info on using the nails for frets. Been wanting to try that but wasn't sure how I should go about trying to glue them in there.

wow!!! you did a awesome job! it looks great! congrats.

I was so satisfied when at the end it was the build playing the whole time!

First good tutorial what I found on youtube👍

excelente, amei o projeto. Vou fazer um.

If you can have Kia for the surface, it's the best... But you can use maple, it's quite common

I wanna make the body for a ukulele, as I still have the neck etcetera when my bought ukulele broke.....your video was helpful....i reckon i would burn a cool design on the front sides and back to personalise it before i varnished it....very educational lesson. Thanks from Aaron in Australia

The homemade one sounds like you're listening to a radio, reminds me of the days before PC and smart phones , good job! I'm really gonna make one myself.

It's easy with all the tools you have. Not many people have these!

I loved every second of the video!! Awsome job ! bravo 👍🏻

Dear friend, Thanks for a very excellent video on making your wee Judd a Ukulele. Very professional audio and video. Also the friendly tone and smiles. I shall indeed try this. Blessings, pierre from New Mexico

Great little Uke, there is another channel that makes custom ukes, CircuitsAndStrings, he makes Ukes out all types of stuff.

You went to a lot of work for a 3 year old. Best uncle ever.

Wow, it came out way better than I thought it would

Oh!! Will await the new template from you soon.. Many thanks!!

For everyone how is complaining about the massive amount of oversized tools, you can also do it with a jig saw. Looks maybe a bit more "organic" at the end but it's not that hard. ;) You can check my channel, I build one without any electric tools out of stuff I found on the street. So don't be afraid of not having good tools, it's possible and it's worth it to build your own ukulele! And the ukulele he build is actually one of the easiest but still good looking wooden body concepts I found so far ♥️ And it's good for the sound if the bridge is as light as possible. So metal bridges are maybe not the best choice. I tried it and after exchanging metal with wood, it was a huge difference!

Amazing 😍 please make a Classical Guitar

I enjoyed watching this video. Thank you for posting it and the free plans. I will have a go at making my bro one for his birthday. Cheers.

Nice Build, lucky nephew!

Beautiful work... Amazing talent! I wish to learn that one day.

My boy, "Dad, lets make a guitar." Me, "Erm, okay, well I can make many things, not sure of all the little details that go into a little guitar, probably some important bits to get right." 1 excellent youtube video later... Me, "Okay boy, lets make a mini-guitar!"

I liked the sound and look of the one you made better.

Absolutly Excellent. I learned so much about woodworking from this video. 10 on 10!!!!

amazing work you men

Wow amazing.

Dude you got some skillz right there ....wowwwwh

This is really cool... I wish I had a ukulele made by you haha

VERY nice I build custom guitars all kinds I really like it and I like your presentation good job partner and for 3 year old my hat hat off to you when you introduce a child to music you in rich his life you have done a wonderful thing keep it up

Nice job. That I can do it home without expensive tools .thank you to share.

That's great you are so skilled you know what to do!

This is very cool! I don’t have the time around the holidays to make this, but I’ll definitely try this sometime!

Nice job, turned out well.

Wow! you're awesome making that for your nephew! it sounds great to!

1:44 - The Uke starts screaming about how it's unfair; that lovely, lovely Ludwig Van never hurt anyone.

its really good

Awesome build!

my god, what a job man!