Moon On Munn Tenor Ukulele - Sold
Done and gone. This is the Moon On Munn Tenor Ukulele. Munn is pronounced “mun”. Close though! This is a standard tenor.
Swiss moon spruce soundboad.
It’s All About The Wood
Body: Asian Munn Ebony. I have built with this wood before with some really old stock from Tropical Hardwoods here in Carlsbad. That might have been about 12 years ago? Until recently, this wood has been unavailable. Fortunately Elite Tonewoods gave me a sneak preview of a few sets that were processed recently and I just couldn’t resist. Tonally, like most ebonies, it would be considered bright and reflective; although, not as bright or resonant as rosewoods. This set is wonderfully dark with sap wood figure.
Munn ebony back and sides.
Sound Board: Swiss Moon Spruce. This is a perfect pairing for this build keeping it in balance and not too bright or quacky.
Binding: curly Hawaiian Koa with white/black purfling accents.
Munn ebony finger board and bridge.
Fret Board and Bridge: yikes, radiused, Munn Ebony.
Neck: Honduran Mahogany with carbon fiber truss rod. Keeping the color match going with this build.
Mahogany is perfect.
Accent Woods: again, curly Koa.
Munn and Koa head stock face.
The Rest OF The Build
Strings: Pepe Romero with wound low “G”.
Tuners: Gotoh UPT.
Gotoh UPT on curly koa.
Amplification: Mi-Si.
Case: Crossrock ABS.
Nut and Saddle: stained bone.
Fret Board Markers: white MOP.
And
I like it. Easy to play but holds up well if pushed. For the smaller or standard ukulele size this instrument has a lot of voice. I expect it will open up quickly as well. So many songs with “moon” in the titles. Let’s see, “. . .oh give me a home where the buffalo roam and a Moon On Munn Tenor Ukulele is just for me.” Catchy? Hopefully that will keep a smile on your face for a minute or so!
