National Square-neck Headstock Repair

Wobbly Headstock Problems National Square Neck Guitars often develop problems with the joint between the wooden headstock and the metal body. The simple mortise joint into a pine block inside the neck is held by animal glue. This glue crystalizes over the years and any joint like this that takes a lot of tension is…

Beltona/Francis ukulele model

 Beltona/Francis  Collaboration Ukuleles Limited Edition of 7 These are a collaborative effort between Steve Evans of Beltona and Tony Francis of Tony Francis Instruments. For the last few years, Steve has been experimenting with, making and selling non-resonator ukuleles made from the fibreglass moulded back and sides that are used for Beltona resonator ukuleles with the…

Tiny Tim’s Ukulele Part 3

Tiny Tim’s Uke Part 3 Fortunately another customer came to our rescue:  Colin McCubbin, a collector and documenter of all things resophonic purchased the uke. His website www.notecannons.com is the  repository of wonderful pictures and information concerning National, Dobro and other resonator instruments of the past. I think that when he first saw our Beltona…