Curly Curly Koa Super Tenor Ukulele - Sold
I’m trying to keep at least one all Koa instrument in the build schedule now at all times. This is another “builders choice” that just got snatched up for a Christmas gift. This is the Curly Curly Koa Super Tenor Ukulele. I think I could have called this the Triple H Uke (for Hawaiian) as well but think that moniker is taken by the WWE?
All Koa super tenor.
The Woods
Body: Curly Hawaiian Koa.
Billet matched Koa.
Binding: Blond, curly Hawaiian Koa with yellow/black fiber purfling.
Blond, curly Koa binding with yellow/black fiber accents.
Accent woods and Rosette: Curly Hawaiian Koa.
Neck: Honduran Mahogany with carbon fiber truss rod.
Honduran neck with koa accents.
Fretboard and Bridge: Amazon Rosewood. I think ebony/black would have gone well with this build but I really do like the appearance and tonal qualities of rosewood fretboards. I acquired this Amazon Rosewood fingerboard and bridge in my latest “woodfinder” trip to Gilmer Woods in Portland Oregon. Score!
The Rest of the Build
Tuners: Gotoh UPT geared 4:1
Strings: Pepe Romero flourocarbon with wound low “G”.
Amplification: Mi-Si.
Gotta love that curl.
Case: Crossrock Fiberglass.
Did I miss anything?
Don’t think so! Since the new owner is a regular performer amplification is added. Mi-Si is my preferred at the present. I actually went out and splurged on a new acoustic amp to really test tonal response and sound quality. I’m very pleased with the result. This instrument is both a good acoustic and amplified performer. Oh, and the Curly Curly Super Tenor Ukulele looks pretty cool as well!
My best wishes for a great holiday season to you all!
