Is there anyway I can fix this??? (2024)

This is a new ukulele which I got literally two days ago. I put the ukulele on my bed inside the gigbag and my brother came and sat on it, and now it's broken! I literally feel like crying atm! I didn't even play it properly as I was waiting for batteries for my tuner! If I can't fix it, thats £180 down the drain!

Will Superglue work? and is it viable to use that?

Chris Tarman said:

Well, all the pieces look whole (if that makes any sense!), so it seems to me that a good luthier SHOULD be able to fix it. I'm not an expert, but I do know that they can do some amazing things. The question really likely comes down to "Is it worth it to fix this?". Again, I'm not an expert by any means, but it looks like it should be a fairly simple matter of re-alligning, gluing and clamping. I'd definitely make my brother pay for it though!

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Yh I'm really annoyed he sat on it, he keeps repeating it was an accident and wants me to start talking to him again...
Do you think it would be possible for me to try and fix it at home? Everything is still in one piece, like nothing seperated fully when he sat on it

Since this would not be covered by warranty, I would look for a local reputable luthier.

It does not look too bad and I would imagine a good luthier, can put it back together.

It looks like it snapped off as opposed to an actual break.

wishing you all the best... don't let it get you down, in time it will be a story to tell about your early days before you became a great Uke Player :music:

hemant123 said:

Will Superglue work? and is it viable to use that?

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I would not bother with that. You really need to take it to a good luthier or guitar repair shop.

best of luck.

Olarte said:

I would not bother with that. You really need to take it to a good luthier or guitar repair shop.

best of luck.

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Right thanks, I'll try and find one 2moro and see what happens, thanks!

Don't meant to give you advise like the old guy that I am ld: but...

Don't be too hard on your brother, if it was an accident, then that's all that it is...

If he is old enough he should help you pay for the repairs, if not then he should make amends in some other way.

I know it sucks, but what's done is done.

In the spirit of all the fun that Ukulele is about, try to forgive and move on... He will love you all the more for being kind and understanding! :shaka:

hemant123 said:

Anyone know a good luthier/ Guitar shop in London?

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Is the Duke of Uke still there? Thats the name of a store. At least I think that's the name.

sukie said:

Is the Duke of Uke still there? Thats the name of a store. At least I think that's the name.

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I've decided to just go with my friend who's a bass player, he said he knows some good places so just gonna go with him.

Olarte said:

Don't meant to give you advise like the old guy that I am ld: but...

Don't be too hard on your brother, if it was an accident, then that's all that it is...

If he is old enough he should help you pay for the repairs, if not then he should make amends in some other way.

I know it sucks, but what's done is done.

In the spirit of all the fun that Ukulele is about, try to forgive and move on... He will love you all the more for being kind and understanding! :shaka:

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Yh I spoke to him 5 mins ago about it and he said he would pay for it and said he was sorry again, he's asleep now as he has school but will prob forgive him 2moro evening.

hemant123 said:

I went to 2 different repair shops and they both quoted £40-£50 for the repair, does anyone know a way I can fix this myself?

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Hello hemant123

Since you got two quotes and they both said a similar price. Wouldn't that suggest that they are reasonable?

Superglue is too strong and permanent. When you glue and it is mis-aligned (even by a tenth of a millimeter which you can feel), it is almost impossible to undo the botched repair. If it can be done, it will cost a lot more time and money. Using superglue at home for you to attempt a repair is a horrible idea.

CHeers
Chief

hmgberg said:

What I can't see from your photographs is how the neck was original attached to the body. It appears that there was nothing but glue holding it in place, i.e., there's no sign of a bolt or any dovetail, etc. If that is the case, and you are handy and have clamps, you might try glueing it back up with wood glue. The prices you were quoted are fair, however. And, at least you would know that it will be done correctly should you have a luthier do it.

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If you must wait until you can afford it, you must wait. You could fix it, but you could also ruin it. Leave the clamps for a broken chair leg, and the super glue for ....uhh... whatever it is super glue is good for. You need a professional to do this repair.

BlackBearUkes said:

It looks worse than it is. It should go back together easily if you know how to do it. I do this kind of stuff, and much worse, all day long. Get it to a luthier and get it done right and you won't have to think about it again. The cost of the repair is worth it. You wouldn't try to fix your own broken leg would you?

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^ This. Sound advice.

Your uke isn't the place to practise DIY. A professional repair will work out cheaper for your brother than buying you a new uke, and if you try a fix yourself and screw it right up then a real repair may be more difficult/expensive - or even impossible if you make enough mess. Then it would surely be unfair to expect your bro to pay for a new uke.

A pro repair is the way to go IMO.