Journey Through Ukulele Making

Who founded the company where Noah works?

• Uncle Noah Okami

• Grandpa Alvin Pops Okami

• Brother Egan

• Dad Ko

What is the primary wood used in making ukuleles at Noah's company?

• Pine

• Mango

• Birch

• Hawaiian Koa

How long are the ukulele sides boiled to make them pliable?

• 30 to 35 minutes

• 15 to 20 minutes

• 5 to 10 minutes

• 40 to 45 minutes

What is used to create a nice bevel on the ukulele body edges?

• Sandpaper

• A hammer

• A chisel

• A router

What does the fretboard machine do?

• Cuts the wood into fretboards

• Creates evenly spaced gaps for frets

• Paints the fretboards

• Polishes the fretboard

Why is a special lip added to the edge of fretboards?

• To make it look nice

• To prevent hand scratches

• To hold the strings in place

• To add weight to the ukulele

How many times is a ukulele sprayed in the spray room?

• Three

• Five

• Seven

• Nine

What is the main purpose of the buffing room?

• To shape the ukulele

• To store the ukuleles

• To dry the ukulele

• To make the ukulele shiny

What is the final step before stringing the ukulele?

• Oiling the bridge and fretboard

• Adding the pegs

• Buffing the body

• Spraying the lacquer

What is checked after the ukulele is strung up?

• The weight

• The action

• The size

• The color