Double Puka Koa Ukulele - Sold
This is a new Double Puka Koa Ukulele. This is a standard shape and there is no side port. The double puka, in my opinion, screams Hawaiian.
Classic double puka look.
It’s All About The Wood
Body: Figured Koa. This set was provided by the client. I wish that my pictures really showcased this beautiful set better since it has about every figure and color imaginable. It displays a totally different look and chatoyance from every angle viewed. This might be a little wild and crazy for some by we find it Beautiful!
Wild figure and grain.
Binding: Masur Birch with Paua Abalone purfling and blue/black fiber accents.
Paua abalone purfling with blue/black accents.
Neck: Honduran Mahogany with carbon truss rod.
Accent Wood: Masur Birch.
Fret Board: Ebony species with whale inlay in black and white MOP.
Whale fret board inlay with black and white MOP.
The Rest Of The Build
Strings: Pepe Romero with wound low “G”.
Tuners: Gotoh UPT.
Masur birch accents with Gotoh UPT tuners.
Case: Crossrock ABS.
Nut and Saddle: stained, unbleached bone.
And
You might be asking why I didn’t add the side sound port as I have on most of these double puka designs. Originally, I did not add the side port to any of the double puka’s since the top sound hole was already so close to the player. I felt that the addition of the side port was a bit overkill and also not as esthetically pleasing as I would like. Honestly, it’s a toss-up on theses builds so I asked for guidance from the client. The sound of these instruments is typically koa and ukulele. The fact that the sound holes have been moved north does make for a more active sound board so there’s plenty of volume and good response to light touch.
Double Puka Koa Ukulele=Double fun!
