Rob Collins luthier

An electric soprano ukulele by luthier Rob Collins

Last year I made several of these no-frills electric soprano ukuleles.

Would anyone be interested in a larger model, ie concert or tenor in the same style?

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A tenor guitar on the workbench of UK luthier Rob Collins

One of the biggest instruments I've tackled. A super jumbo bodied tenor guitar in ovangkol and Sitka spruce.
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Shaping the soundboard braces.

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A tenor ukulele being built by UK luthier Rob Collins

This tenor ukulele will have a spruce top, quilt maple back and sides and a mahogany neck. It's destined to go in my online shop when finished.
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A baritone ukulele soundboard by British Luthier Rob Collins

Laying out the bracing for a baritone ukulele top.
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Curvy sounds music shop in Heaton now stocks handmade instruments by Rob Collins.

Had a lovely visit to Curvy Sounds today.

I'm excited to see my instruments for sale in the shop window.

It's a gem of a place and the folks there are knowledgeable and friendly with a great range of new and vintage instruments to choose from.

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An African blackwood ukulele from the workshop of UK luthier Rob Collins.

I love the bronze colour of this Australian blackwood.
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Chrome metal tuning peg with cream plastic button. Soon to be installed on this padauk concert ukulele by Rob Collins.

I settled on Grover friction tuners with cream coloured buttons to compliment the padauk wood on this concert ukulele.
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Five partially completed ukulele and mandolin necks from the workshop of UK luthier Rob Collins.

A new batch of necks, at various stages of shaping.
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A soprano ukulele body on the workbench of British luthier Rob Collins.

The next soprano ukulele is on its way. This one is Australian blackwood, a close relative of koa.

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A baritone ukulele body on the workbench of UK luthier Rob Collins.

It's the classic, "in progress" pic. Gluing the linings into a baritone ukulele body.
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Baritone ukulele sides in the mould on luthier Rob Collins' workbench.

Starting work on a new commission - a 5 string baritone ukulele.
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Spectacular curly figured koa soprano ukulele by UK luthier Rob Collins

Spectacular curly figured koa soprano ukulele by UK luthier Rob Collins

Spectacular curly figured koa soprano ukulele by UK luthier Rob Collins

Spectacular curly figured koa soprano ukulele by UK luthier Rob Collins

Check out the figure on this soprano ukulele. Completed yesterday.

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The truoil finish really brings out the figure on this koa soprano ukulele.
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An electric ukulele on the workbench of UK luthier Rob Collins

Birdseye maple cap on this electric soprano ukulele.
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Selecting the woods for a soprano ukulele. This one's Australian blackwood.
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Here's a quick demo of the latest addition to my online shop, a sopranino ukulele in solid Brazilian mahogany.
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A sopranino ukulele by UK luthier Rob Collins

A sopranino ukulele by UK luthier Rob Collins

Closeup of a sopranino ukulele by UK luthier Rob Collins.

My latest completed instrument, a pineapple style sopranino ukulele in Brazilian mahogany. Available now in my shop.

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Check out the natural wood colour on this concert ukulele body.

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Part finished instruments on UK luthier Rob Collins' workbench.

Back to work - on the bench right now I have instruments ranging in size from a sopranino ukulele up to a super-jumbo tenor guitar.
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My newest model, available now. The mandolin has a sweet tone when played softly and really comes alive when played harder.
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It does have an asymmetric design. The fretboards have side dots. Also the tenor has the nut slots cut for a low g string set

A left handed tenor ukulele available for sale at www.tinguitar.com/shop

A left handed soprano ukulele available for sale at www.tinguitar.com/shop

Dear left - handed ukers. I know you're out there!

I have two lefty ukuleles in my online shop and my birthday discount code is still valid until Thursday. Use the coupon code, "birthday" for 15% off.
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The plan is to use Western red cedar for the top. It's a combo I have used before, great for classical or finger style with a fast attack and plenty of volume.

Pao ferro tone wood on the workbench of UK luthier Rob Collins

Picking out a pair ferro set for a customer quote.
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A partially completed mandolin on the workbench of UK luthier Rob Collins

First varnish coat on the mandolin.
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Luthier Rob Collins' stall at the Whitley bay big local makers market

I'm back at Whitley Bay Big Local for today's makers market. Doors open 10am. It's a great venue and the cafe is superb!

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Birthday discount at tinguitar.com online shop. Use voucher code birthday.

My birthday is soon, so to share a bit of happiness, there's 15% off in my online shop.
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A flat top mandolin from the workshop of UK luthier Rob Collins

Some photos of the completed mandolin.
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British luthier rob Collins is building a soprano ukulele using Hawaiian koa wood.

The koa soprano is coming together nicely.
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