StewMac Cutaway Ukulele Kits – StewMac

StewMac Cutaway Ukulele Kits

Build your own modern ukulele!
You don’t need any wood working experience to build this great sounding and playing uke. The cutaway makes it simple to play all the guitar songs you already know.

Want a fun weekend project that sounds amazing? You just can’t beat this ukulele. We’ve taken care of the tricky parts like bending the sides, shaping the top and back, and other tasks you’d normally need specialized equipment for. With this head start and our detailed easy-to-follow instructions you’ll be building and playing in no time.

Designed for the contemporary player
Ukes are loved for their easy playability, and the cutaway makes it even better. If you’re a guitar player, it’s effortless to play your favorite songs on this uke—now you can reach those higher frets with no problem. The cutaway also makes it more comfortable for younger players with smaller hands.

No Woodworking Experience Required!
Our detailed instructions and bracing plans guide you through each step of the build, from start to finish! To reduce spring-back and help stability, the back and sides are made from high quality mahogany laminates—this will go a long way to ensuring your first build is painless and enjoyable. The solid mahogany top will only sound better the more you play it. Available in concert and tenor sizes.

Included with each kit

• Solid mahogany top
• Laminated mahogany back
• Laminated mahogany sides
• Fully shaped mahogany neck with two dowel pins for neck joint
• Walnut fretboard, slotted and inlaid with position markers
• Tuners with mounting hardware
• Shaped string nut
• Carved, drilled walnut bridge
• Shaped saddle
• Plastic dowel for making side dots
• Fretwire
• Rubber binding bands
• Spruce braces, quartersawn and carved for top and back
• Two spruce soundhole braces
• Bridge plate
• Full-size bracing plan
• Instruction book
• Strings

Concert specs
Overall length: 24″ (610mm)
Scale length: 14-13/16″ (376mm)
Width at the nut: 1-3/8″ (35mm)

Tenor specs
Overall length: 25-7/8″ (657mm)
Scale length: 16-7/8″ (429mm)
Width at the nut: 1-3/8″ (35mm)

What’s needed to build this kit? See our kit instructions for a complete list of all tools and supplies needed to complete your uke.