Instrument Specifications
While none of my instruments are considered a standard product, here's some
basic measurements based on jigs and fixtures already in use.
Measurements given are approximate based on a standard 4 string instrument joined to
the body at the 12th fret. Dimensions may vary slightly from instrument to instrument.
Overall length can vary based on headstock options and position neck is joined to the
body as well as optional scale lengths.
Instrument
Standard
Scale
Body
Length
Body W
upper
Body W
waist
Body W
lower
Body D
min
Body D
Max
Fretboard
W@nut
Fretboard
W@12th
Overall
Length
Soprano
13.500"
9.5"
5.2"
4.5"
6.65"
2.15"
2.35"
1.4"
1.7"
21"
Soprano
Pineapple
13.500"
9.4"
n/a
n/a
6.5"
2.2"
2.45"
1.4"
1.7"
21"
Concert
14.806"
11.0"
6.0"
5.25"
7.85"
2.55"
2.75"
1.4"
1.75"
23.25"
Concert
Pineapple
14.806"
11.0"
n/a
n/a
7.85"
2.55"
2.75"
1.4"
1.75"
23.25"
Tenor
17.000"
12.1"
7.1"
5.7"
8.9"
2.7"
3.0"
1.45"
1.8"
25.5"
Bufolele
17.961"
13.4"
7.5"
6.25"
9.5"
2.9"
3.3"
1.45"
1.8"
27.5"
*Mana
18.654"
12.9"
5.3"
5.1"
9.2"
2.75"
3.0"
1.45"
1.8"
28"
Baritone
20.160"
14.1"
7.7"
6.5"
10.1"
3.0"
3.3"
1.45"
1.85"
29"
Tadpole
Bass
18.011"
11.0"
6.0"
5.25"
7.85"
2.25"
2.375"
1.75"
2.0"
24.5"
Baby Bufo Bass
20.160"
12.1"
7.1"
5.7"
8.9"
2.9"
3.2"
1.75"
2.15"
27"
Big Bufo Bass
20.160"
14.1"
7.7"
6.5"
10.1"
3.1"
3.4"
1.75"
2.15"
29.5"
* Mana with dimensions calculated at widest and narrowest points from the soundhole side of the body.
Below is a chart showing common available tunings. Normal tuning is indicated by all
upper case letters. Strings one octave lower will show a lower case letter. Strings one
octave higher will be indicated by a taller upper case letter.
Instrument
Tuning
Description
Notes
Soprano 4
G-C-E-A
high G
standard
Soprano 4
g-C-E-A
low G
 
Concert 4
G-C-E-A
high G
standard
Concert 4
g-C-E-A
low G
 
Tenor 4
G-C-E-A
high G
standard
Tenor 4
g-C-E-A
low G
 
Tenor 6
G-C-c-E-A-A
Octave C, unison A
 
Tenor 8
g-G-c-C-E-E-A-A
Octave G & C, unison E & A
 
Tenor 4 alt.
D-G-B-E
Baritone tuning
 
Baritone 4
D-G-B-E
std
standard
Baritone 6
D-D-G-G-B-E
Octave D & G
 
Baritone 8
D-D-G-G-B-B-E-E
Octave D & G, unison B & E
 
Baritone 4 alt.
G-C-E-A
Tenor tuning
 
Bass (nylon)
E-A-D-G
one octave higher than poly
 
Bass 4 (poly)
e-a-d-g
one octave lower than nylon
 
Bass 5 (poly)
b-e-a-d-g
low b