How many sound holes: Part 1

If you have followed some of my commentary you will see that I have have posted pictures of many instruments with asymmetric and multiple sound holes.  For those individuals who think that I only make instruments of this configuration, let…

Koa Ukulele

Here's another Koa Ukulele that is available at Surfy Surfy (www.surfysurfy.net) in Leucadia, California.  Solid Koa.  It exhibits an asymmetric sound hole placement (side sound hole as well).  Binding is East  India Rosewood and purfling…

Double Puka Sound Hole

Here's a new instrument that can be seen at Surfy Surfy (www.surfysurfy.net) in Leucadia, California.  It is my Kahiko design ukulele exhibiting a double puka sound hole.  The bracing is on the light side and reflects the narrow waist and…

Lacewood Tenor Ukulele

Occasionally I get a request for some unusual wood combinations.  Here is a tenor ukulele, just completed, made with Australian Lacewood for sound board and back.  The back is laser cut embellished with the customer"s artwork.  The sides…