Curly Walnut Custom Ukulele - Sold
I love a Curly Walnut Custom Ukulele. This is a super tenor size.
Alaskan “Earthone” cedar soundboard.
It’s All About The Woods
Body: curly Claro Walnut. I’ve built quite a number of instruments using claro walnut and this is just another example of the variety and beauty of this reclaimed wood. It is of moderate density and warm in tone.
Curly claro walnut body.
Sound Board: a specific request was made for a “not white” sound board. The final decision was this Alaskan “Earthtone” Cedar. This is a reclaimed wood as well–weathered, soaked in water, aged. It is not as soft as new western red cedar. It has quite a brilliant tap tone with good sustain where new western red cedar is warmer with good sustain. It is stiffer than new western red cedar as well so bracing is very light.
No frills.
Neck: curly Claro Walnut. Carbon fiber truss rod. Sanded epoxy finish.
Claro walnut neck.
Fret Board and Bridge: radiused Brazilian Rosewood.
Accent Woods: curly Hawaiian Koa.
Curly koa accents.
The Rest Of The Build
Tuners: Gotoh UPT.
Koa and walnut combo head stock face.
Nut and Saddle: unbleached Bone.
Fret Markers: white MOP.
Strings: Romero, low “G”.
Case: Crossrock ABS.
And
I’d consider this to be a no frills build–just some nice wood with some complimentary accents. Tonally, I find this one to be a bit brighter than my usual warmish voicing. I attribute this to the earthtone cedar top and not to bracing. The usual sustain and volume is still there and I expect the top to open up rapidly. Man, I love a Curly Walnut Custom Ukulele.
