Koa and Walnut Tenor Ukulele - Sold
Here’s another of my favorite wood combinations. Just having some fun here. This is a Koa and Walnut Tenor Ukulele. A standard shape.
Koa and walnut–a great combination.
It’s All About The Wood
Body: curly Bastogne Walnut. Bastogne is a hybrid walnut. Unfortunately this hybrid did not reproduce so the future looks dim as these trees become scarce. The wood is colorful and can be, as you see here, very figured. It is a little lower in density than Claro Walnut–perfect for ukulele. Washburn style back strip.
Bastogne walnut body.
Sound Board: curly Hawaiian Koa. I’ve had this orphan top for ages. It’s a great pairing for the walnut back and sides.
Finger Board and Bridge: Munn Ebony. Why not? The color match is great and the appearance even more. Radiused.
Munn ebony finger board and bridge.
Neck: Honduran Mahogany with carbon fiber truss rod.
Binding: Hawaiian curly koa with faux rope purfling.
Curly Koa binding and koa accents.
Accent Woods: Hawaiin koa.
The Rest Of The Build
Tuners: Gotoh UPT.
Gotoh UPT.
Strings: Pepe Romero tenor with wound low “G”.
Case: Crossrock ABS.
Koa headstock with faux rope accents.
Nut and Saddle: stained bone.
Fret Board Markers: Gold MOP and black.
And
I was totally surprised with the sustain on this instrument. Especially since the strings are not as yet set. It’s a fun build with a fun look and an easy player. Can’t beat the variety of looks with this Koa and Walnut Tenor Ukulele.
