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I was going to sort out the nut today but other things absorbed most of my time. I did have time to install a new set of EJ74 strings though, and learnt something in the process. What I learnt was...

I started the setup today. The tailpiece cover was touching some of the strings, easily solved by bending the lip up a few degrees.
The bridge needed a small amount of lapping and now matches the...

Thanks for the caution against using Copperslip. After filing the rough edges smooth I can now get the cover off just with firm pressure from my thumbs.

I notice that the frilly decorative front...

DaveGinNJ you are exactly right. Though the bridge fits the top fairly well the holes in the saddle for the adjuster posts are too shallow so the lowest action I can achieve at 12th fret is about...

Thanks Br1ck, I've already got the files from Rob. Just waiting for strings to arrive then I'll get on with it.

It’s off! The way the assembly is made leaves a slot which was just right for inserting a wide bladed screwdriver enabling me to lever the cover backwards. It didn’t give up without a fight but...

Ha! You know your aircraft! Blackwater near Camberley so a bit of a way from Popham. I fly an R/C model of a Carbon Cub, hence the username.

Thanks colorado_al and Ray(T). It's certainly on tight and hasn't yielded to the coin method yet. The instrument is brand new so corrosion shouldn't be an issue. I don't like using a lot of force...

Hi there
I'm new to this forum so firstly hello from the UK and secondly I hope beginner questions aren't discouraged! I've played ukulele for a few years and fancied something different so bought...