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In the end I got an amateur woodworker to make one for me out of some scrap wood he had. I had to buy some fret lengths which I had to cut and fit. It took some practice before getting the right size blade to make a snug fit but it’s an acquired skill which needs about 6 or 7 goes to perfect the...

OK thanks, I’ll work on those measurements.

What is the normal distance between the strings at the bridge on a baritone uke. When I search for a baritone bridge on eBay there are no dedicated ones for baritones but surely the strings are further apart than on the smaller ukes.

OK, fair enough, good point.

My only reason for considering putting the sound hole behind the bridge would be for a more balanced look in order to fill the large area of the lower bout. Actually it doesn’t have “bouts” as such because it is pineapple shaped. Bracing wouldn’t be a problem but I would be interested to know...

I have got over the fretboard problem of a couple of weeks ago. I have made the pineapple shaped body bigger than normal and to retain the 19” tuning length it looks as if it would be better to put the sound hole behind the bridge rather than under the strings as normal. Is there any technical...

Yes, I took my 19” scale from a friends factory made job but nothing is definite at this stage, I’ll see what turns up.

To find a finished baritone fretboard is the Holy Grail. At this stage I’m not too fussy about type of wood.

Yes, I like that idea! I have got a local uke/guitar guru on the case as well and unless he can come up with anything easier which I doubt, I’ll take your advice. Thanks.

Thanks for that helpful info. I’ve got one or two people in the uke world on my case and if nothing comes of them I’ll be back to talk to you again.

Thanks for the replies. I don’t want to spend much on any component for this experimental first build as it may end up as firewood! However, if all else fails Brian’s solution may be the only one open to me.

I have just started a DIY baritone design of my own but I don’t want to make the fretboard myself. I’ve searched all the UK eBay sites but can’t find a baritone fretboard complete with frets. Where can I get one? Franklin.