Bob Goes Big!

As in Baritone, that is. Uncle Bob has been eyeing this Oregon Bastogne Black Walnut for most of a year now.  He finally pulled the trigger, but wanted a baritone instead of the usual tenor.  He wanted the instrument to be straight-forward…

Artwork Ukulele

This tenor ukulele was purchased by Olukai (www.olukai.com) as part of it's contribution  for this year's Surf Industry Manufacturers Association annual Waterman"s Ball (www.sima.com)l silent auction.  I was pleased to collaborate with ocean…

A Butterfly for Bonnie

Bonnie's ukulele has a Koa back and side but with an Australian Lacewood sound board.  The lacewood kicks--a unique composite of hard and soft wood that really has unique sound capabilities.  Binding is East India Rosewood with black/white/black…

Puakenikeni for Kanani

Here's a revitalization of my original Hula Hips tenor pattern now over 12 years old.  Based on the original Martin Tenor but with a wider lower bout at 10.25 inches.  I have modernized by changing the depth of the instrument and moving sound…