jwnicholson78

Update - Get your own Uke!

I didn't start this project intending to design something that I would sell. But the 3D printed ukulele turned out better than I was expecting. So, I decided to open an Etsy shop to see if I could sell a few ukes, and fund the next instrument design. Would you like your own custom, 3D printed uke? I'd be happy to give a discount to forum members, thanks to all the help and feedback that has been provided along the way in my musical journey

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1696540481/3d-printed-soprano-ukulele

8 hours ago, Bajan Blue said:

Hi Jeff

this is great - I had no idea 3D printing tech had advanced so much - also the uke sounds great

great job and cool stuff

Nigel

 

Thanks, Nigel!  The technology is so cool, and the rate of improvement is really stunning.

On 3/29/2024 at 1:30 AM, bmarlowe said:

Video and music both awesome

 

Thanks!

On 3/28/2024 at 2:08 PM, Makke said:

Nice song with joyful ambiance… 

Thanks, Makke.  I appreciate the listen and feedback.

On 3/27/2024 at 10:59 AM, Wookiee said:

Interesting project, with interesting results.  

Thank you!  I try to keep things interesting

jeff

On 3/27/2024 at 1:10 AM, noynekker said:

Fascinating stuff !  . . . can I place my order now for a Martin D-19 Guitar ! (when the technology improves past Ukes) Also, the recording, Uke playing and overall sound of your mix sounds excellent, high end positive vibe thing . . . really enjoyed it all !

Thanks!

The technology is available now, but maybe a little out of the price range for a home hobbiest

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Excellent job.  I really enjoyed this.

Jeff

All dogs are good dogs

Cool tune.  Sax and bass sounds excellent.  As a keyboard player first and a guitarist second, I don't have much need for midi guitars, but I think the technology is pretty awesome.    I didn't pick up on the fact that you were using a midi guitar at first, and I thought the "keys" sounded great.

I'm curious if  you have ever tried any of the guitar to midi plugins like MiGiC?

jeff

Sounds great.  Drums and guitar especially are really well done.

jeff

This is really excellent.  The opening guitars sound fantastic, and the vocals are really well done.  I enjoyed this a lot.

Jeff

Well done cover.  Thanks for sharing it.

Jeff

It's well deserved, and I'm very glad to hear it.  You work is  top notch!

I remember this one from when you first posted it.  I'm not surprised the video has done well.  I still find the smashed xbox very upsetting though

On 3/23/2024 at 9:32 AM, DeeringAmps said:

Mazing!

👍 ‘s 👏

t

left a like and comment at YT. 
y’all can too…

Thanks, Tom for the listen and the comment.  And thanks also to your influence, I have taken to commenting, liking and subscribing on others YT feeds more often.  Thanks for the effort!

jeff

On 3/21/2024 at 3:14 PM, freddy j said:

What a fun and entertaining song and video. I love the intro (music) and the ukulele riffs through out.  The video was fun and informative but the process much beyond my abilities. 

Very Nice Work!

Thanks, Freddy!  The intro basically came about because I was playing octaves on new ukes as I printed them to check the intonation and to see if the notes were in tune as I fretted them.  😄

Jeff

Really solid tune.  The vocals are great and the acoustic sounds excellent.

Sounds great, and I really enjoyed the video too.

Jeff

Interesting composition.  I especially liked it when the strings kicked in.  I've played a little with Garritan in the past.  I liked it and learned a lot from it.

Love it.  Listened, liked, and subscribed over on YouTube. Well done!

A fitting tribute.  Nice job all around.

Jeff

5 hours ago, KSband said:

That's pretty cool, sounds nice.

Thanks for the listen and the comment!

Jeff

23 hours ago, mark skinner said:

Amazing video. I did a little plastic injection molding in a GM plant decades ago. I cannot believe how much the technology has changed in such a short time.  For some reason I assumed the holes had to be drilled and didn't think you could cleanly print them. 

Enjoyed the song and video.             The Uke sounds real Nice .. 

 mark

I bought my first home 3D printer 5 or 6 years ago.  The advance in technology between then and now, when I bought the new one to print ukes, is nothing short of stunning.  I can't wait to see what's available 5 years from.  Maybe I'll be able to print that sitar then!

On 3/16/2024 at 11:50 AM, jack c. said:

nice job and song.jack c

Thanks, Jack!

11 minutes ago, mark skinner said:

@jwnicholson78 Thanks Jeff . I was typing when you responded. I appreciate the conformation. Maybe you could 3d print me a Sitar ..  I once owned one made out of some type of plastic .  😁

🤣I had a hell of a time coming up with a uke design that didn't break apart from the tension of the teeny little nylon strings.  I need a whole new print technology to handle a Sitar.

Nice goal to shoot for thought 🤣

The combination of the sound choices and the pulsing rhythms is really well done.  Definitely has an epic feel to it.

Do you ever layer in orchestral sounds with the synths?  That would be a really tasty addition.

Jeff

Outstanding, but I had to scroll away from the video to pay attention to the music and keep from getting distracted 😃For me it had a mixture of Pink Floyd and Simple Minds vibes.

Jeff