pineapple moon koa tenor ukulele

Pineapple Moon Koa Tenor Ukulele

I'm still trying to get Ric at Hale Ukulele restocked.  Here's the latest Pineapple Moon Koa Tenor Ukulele to be delivered. This look of Koa has a lot of different names but I like "waterfall" curl the best.  I'm trying to keep in stock…
camphor wood burl tenor an attack on the senses ukulele

Camphor Wood Burl Tenor An Attack on the Senses Ukulele

I'm thinking that by the time this commentary hits the air that this instrument will be in the hands of its new owner. The Camphor Wood Burl Tenor An Attack on the Senses Ukulele is appropriately named.  I'm not sure if you want to play it,…
My Little Brown Gal Concert Ukulele

My Little Brown Gal Concert Ukulele

When I first got this Koa it looked very much like Claro Walnut.  I even took a picture of the wood and sent it to my supplier with that question since it was sold to me as Koa.  Nevertheless, I persisted with the project and as soon as I…
colorful curly koa custom tenor ukulele

Colorful Curly Koa Custom Tenor Ukulele

I was going to keep this set of curly Koa for myself.  I should have kept this curly Koa for myself. I didn't! This Colorful Curly Koa Custom Tenor Ukulele went to a good friend of mine in NorCal. This is another example of salvage Koa from…
new koa tenor ukulele with new koa

New Koa Tenor Ukulele with New Koa

At last, some new koa added to my stock.  Here's a New Koa Tenor Ukulele with New Koa delivered to Hale Ukulele in San Diego last week. What I like about this new koa is the variety of grain pattern and the colors that each set provides. I'm…
George's Hula Hips Tenor Ukulele

George’s Hula Hips Tenor Ukulele

Really!  I've been busy, but I have neglected my posts.  I'll try to start the catch-up with George's Hula Hips Tenor Ukulele. George requested this particular set of curly Koa--another from my stash of reclaimed wood from the Big Island…
koa tenor ukulele

Koa Tenor Ukulele

Here's another Koa Tenor Ukulele. I delivered this instrument to Hale Ukulele two weeks ago.  Here you will see a modest curly koa tenor ukulele but sparked up a bit with some nice Paua Abalone bling and some fuschia colored purfling.…
Chocolate Heart Mango Pineapple Ukulele

Chocolate Heart Mango Pineapple Ukulele

Yes, another Pineapple Ukulele.  This Chocolate Heart Mango Pineapple Ukulele is now available at Hale Ukulele in San Diego. Another of Ric's requests to provide more variety for his discerning customers.  This is the first Tenor Pineapple…
Chocolate Heart Mango Pineapple Ukulele

Soprano Pineapple Ukulele

Sparky, the pineapples are back!  They are new and improved and, of course, non GMO.  Ric at Hale Ukulele requested some pineapple ukes to be made for his store.  Normally I don't make these unless there is a request. Here is one of two…
spalted mango concert ukulele

Spalted Mango Concert Ukulele

Here's a new Spalted Mango Concert Ukulele.  Originally destined for Hale Ukulele in San Diego, this concert was scooped up by the sister of a previous client. Mango used to be a junk wood--left to rot, cut for pallets or maybe burned…