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i agree. the sound is more rounded. yes that could be a fun project. but acoustic instruments first electric shovels later

Maybe you could abuse some software you have access to and simulate resonance and Chladni patterns for the frequencies you need and design an optimal ukelutelele body shape. Or is that cheating?

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/228660225_Modal_analysis_of_different_types_of_classical_guitar_bodies