Entries by Kimo Ukulele

Koa Double Puka Baritone Ukulele

The second instrument to go out last week is this Koa Double Puka Baritone Ukulele.  Got a Hawaiian theme going on here. It’s All About The Woods Body:  Curly Hawaiian Koa.  This set has a little bit of all figures:  curly, compression and crinkle. Sound Board:  master grade Alaskan “bearclaw” Sitka spruce.  The double puka […]

Munn Ebony And Moon Spruce Baritone Ukulele

One of two out this week is this Munn Ebony And Moon Spruce Baritone Ukulele. It’s All About The Woods Body:  Asian Munn Ebony.  Pronounced “mun”.  Not your typical black and white look for sure. Sound Board:  Swiss “moon” Spruce.  I thought the warmer tonality of this spruce would be a good match for the […]

Figured Bubinga And Redwood Custom Ukulele

I never get enough of a Figured Bubinga And Redwood Custom Ukulele.  This is a super tenor shape. It’s All About The Woods Body:  this is figured African Bubinga.  It’s not the typical because of both the color (sapwood) and figure (don’t know what to call it).  In addition it is a lower density than […]

Krinkle Curl Koa Custom Ukulele

My current fave is this Krinkle Curl Koa Custom Ukulele.  This is a standard tenor. It’s All About The Woods Body:  I just can’t get enough of this blond, krinkle curl Koa.  This came to me as a concert sized set but I really wanted tenor.  To resolve this issue I used offcuts to expand […]

Double Puka Koa Custom Ukulele

I’ve decided to keep this look a regular in my build schedule.  Here’s the latest Double Puka Koa Custom Ukulele.  This is a standard size and shape. It’s All About The Woods Body:  all curly Koa.  I’ve made a number of instruments out of this wood because I purchased a billet that was about ten […]

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Primavera And Koa Tenor Ukulele

Here’s the latest “available” instrument, a Primavera And Koa Tenor Ukulele. It’s All About The Woods Body:  golden brown and lightly curly Hawaiian Koa. Sound Board: Central American Primavera. Neck:  Primavera with carbon truss rod.  Finish is epoxy sanded to 4000gt. Fret Board and Bridge:  Asian black and white ebony.  Just trying to keep it […]

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Sycamore And Redwood Custom Ukulele

Just off the press is this Sycamore And Redwood Custom Ukulele.  This is a super tenor shape. It’s All About The Woods Body:  California Sycamore.  The figure of this set is pretty representative of most sycamore.  The color does vary as you can see between the sides and back.   I built my first sycamore uke […]

Mango On Mango Custom Ukulele

Just hav’n some fun with this Mango On Mango Custom Ukulele.  This is a super tenor. It’s All About The Woods Body:  curly, colorful, spalted Hawaiian Mango.  This mango is from the Big Island and Kamuela Hardwoods.  I bought a bunch about 6-7 years ago and have slowly been working my way through the sets.  […]

Imbuia and Cedar Custom Ukulele

This cutie is an Imbuia and Cedar Custom Ukulele–a standard shape and size. It’s All About The Woods Body:  lightly figured African Imbuia.  I was going for a dark look to really showcase the sound board and this imbuia fits the bill perfectly.  It’s not a particularly bright wood and it does have a bit […]

Custom Claro Walnut Baritone Ukulele

Here’s the latest Custom Claro Walnut Baritone Ukulele.  This is my “big baritone” sized instrument which is now my standard baritone build. It’s All About The Woods Body: what’s not to like about some colorful, curly Claro Walnut.  Typically Claro is a warm wood and somewhat mid-range, at least for a guitar; but, I find […]