Maybe it will go on a wall somewhere, I really don’t know. I hope you like it – I’m not really sure what to do with the ukulele now. Black probably would have looked a lot cooler than white but I didn’t have any kicking about. In hindsight I probably should have strung it with some Aquila Lava strings. I’ll definitely be doing it at some point though as I learned to play the theme tune from The Walking Dead (thanks to David Lawson) for the soundtrack. I had planned on making a short video showcasing this ukulele but as it’s been raining pretty much non stop for 2 days now I’ve had to put that one on the back burner. Again, if anyone has any hints on sealing the ink I’d really appreciate it. I’ve thought about using a clear acrylic spray to seal the ink but it’s not something I’ve done before so I’m not sure. I think the heat from a hand and the constant brushing against it would turn it into a bit inky mess in no time at all. ![]() ![]() Most of the time I had to draw with my hand not resting on the uke at all which was a real challenge.Īt the moment I haven’t sealed the ink so I doubt it would stand up to being played. Add to this the fact that the ink seems to stay wet for days and days and it’s really tough going. For almost 50 years we have been committed to meeting the needs of our customers. A premium boutique guitar and amp shop since 1973, Maken Music is the original home of tone. The sharpie has a nasty habit of smudging and just wiping off if your hand touches the ink. Shop for High End Electric Guitars and Acoustics, Guitar Amps and more from Maken Music - Chicago, IL. Also zombies are pretty forgiving things, you can be pretty rough with your pen work which is a bonus.ĭrawing on a ukulele proved to be one of the hardest things I’ve ever tried to draw on. As a big fan of zombie movies (and also The Walking Dead) I figured it could look pretty cool with a zombie theme. ![]() I’ve seen a lot of custom illustration projects on ukuleles but a lot of them tend to be random doodles which isn’s what I wanted. The Octopus is a great fit for a number of reasons: firstly they’re available in white, they’re cheap and having played one before I know that they’re sound pretty good too. The guys at Octopus got in touch when they found out I was looking to do some artwork on a ukulele. Ukulele Friend is the best ukulele shop in Hawaii offering a range of the finest vintage ukuleles and custom ukuleles for purchase. Working with Jay to design your custom built ukulele is a personalized process, focused on refining every detail until your ideal look, tone and playability are achieved. I used a sharpie (or several sharpies) on an Octopus soprano. Every custom ukulele that luthier Jay Lichty builds is crafted to satisfy the individual player’s vision and style. Well I’ve finally done it, here’s the zombie ukulele I’ve been working on whenever I’ve had a free moment… I talked in a post ages back about my desire to draw on a ukulele.
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