Curly Claro Walnut Tenor Ukulele - Sold
I love this Curly Claro Walnut Tenor Ukulele. This started out as an all Pacific Northwest build but that got slightly altered with the fret board and bridge–read on.
Claro walnut and denim spruce combination.
It’s All About The Wood
Body: California, curly claro walnut. I’ve been using claro walnut for about 20 years now and not only do I like the appearance but the sound it produces on these small instruments.
Curly claro walnut.
Sound Board: Alaskan “denim spruce”. This is a “float” sitka that is stained from metal fastenings corroding in water. Float woods are less dense and generally warm tonally and can have great sustain.
Alaskan float “denim” spruce.
Neck: Oregon, curly, big leaf Maple. Carbon truss rod.
Curly big leaf maple neck.
Binding: micro-curl Claro Walnut with black/maple purfling.
Fret Board and Bridge: stabilized and radiused, Amboyna Burl. I was going to use stabilized Maple burl but it looked a touch pink on top of that denim spruce.
Stabilized amboyna burl fret board and bridge.
The Rest Of The Build
Tuners: Gotoh UPT.
Claro walnut combo head stock with Gotoh tuners.
Nut and Saddle: bone stained dark brown.
Strings: Pepe Romero.
Case: Crossrock ABS.
And
As I said, the woods (with the exception of the neck) used in this build tend to be on the warm side both in looks and in tonality. The end result is a pretty bonzer look with a pretty bitchin sound. Lots of sustain doesn’t hurt and it’s not necessary to push hard to make a big sound. I reiterate, I love this Curly Claro Walnut Tenor Ukulele.
