What are the metal bars on a ukulele called?
Frets. The frets are the small metal bars that are attached to the fretboard at specific intervals. They stick up from the surface of the fretboard so that you can use your fingers to hold the strings down between the frets.
Are ukulele fretboards radiused?
Most ukuleles have flat fretboards. Most acoustic guitars have slightly curved or “radiused fretboards,” and this feature is now finding favor with ukulele builders. The term refers to the radius, in inches, of the circle that would be created if that slight curve were to be extended a complete 360 degrees.
Do ukulele have truss rods?
Most ukuleles do not have truss rods, on such a short and relatively thick neck with low string tension there is no need for one. A ukulele is also very light and a truss rod can make the instrument unbalanced by shifting weight to the neck.
What are the white dots on a ukulele?
Fret markers: Fret markers are the dots on the fretboard. They make it easier for you to spot which fret is which farther up the neck. Ukuleles have fret markers on the 5th, 7th and 10th frets (and also at the 12th and 15th if the fretboard extends that far).
What is ukulele nut width?
The average nut width of a Soprano, Concert and Tenor is 35mm but many Tenor brands will have a nut width as wide as 38mm. Have a think about whether you are currently accidentally playing the wrong strings when you try to fret certain chords.
How thick is the neck of a ukulele?
necks, approx 1/2″ at the nut, to approx 3/4″ by the heel, (plus fretboard depth of 3/16″), with a flat C shape.
What is a ukulele truss rod?
It’s a structural rod in the neck, that allows the alignment of the neck to the uke’s body to be adjusted. Here’s an earlier UU thread about truss rods.
How high should the action be on a ukulele?
2.5mm to 3.0mm
Depending on the ukulele, we like to set the action at 2.5mm to 3.0mm in height. This is the distance between the strings and the 12th fret. If the strings are too high, the instrument becomes uncomfortable to play, if the strings are too low, it can cause fret buzz.
