Entries by Kimo Ukulele

Double Puka Koa Ukulele

This is a new Double Puka Koa Ukulele.  This is a standard shape and there is no side port.  The double puka, in my opinion, screams Hawaiian. It’s All About The Wood Body:  Figured Koa.  This set was provided by the client.  I wish that my pictures really showcased this beautiful set better since it […]

Honduran Rosewood Baritone Ukulele

I’ve named this one the Honduran Rosewood Baritone Ukulele because it’s got Honduran Rosewood everywhere.  This is another of my builds focusing on a specific wood.  This is a Big Baritone shape.  A Honduran Rosewood Tenor Guitar? It’s All About The Wood Body:  Honduran Rosewood.  It took me a while to pick this particular set […]

Newest Custom Tenor Ukulele

Here’s the Newest Custom Tenor Ukulele with “D” sound hole.  This is a standard tenor shape with venetian cut-a-way. It’s All About The Wood Body:  Tasmanian Blackwood.  This sure looks a lot like Koa, doesn’t it!.  I acquired this wood around 20 years ago and at that time it had been sitting at Gilmer Woods […]

Custom Koa Baritone Ukulele

Here’s a new Custom Koa Baritone Ukulele. It’s All About The Wood Body:  Curly Koa.  This is a big baritone shape.  I still have my original smaller body baritone mold (just in case) but doubt I’ll ever build one that size again. Sound Board:  Old growth Sitka Spruce.  Braced with Sitka Spruce. Neck:  Honduran Mahogany […]

Mango On Mango Tenor Ukulele

I’m so behind.  This instrument went out last week and I’ve been waiting for a response before posting.  This super tenor ukulele is an new all-the-same-wood adventure.  This is the Mango On Mango Tenor Ukulele. It’s All About The Wood Body:  All Hawaiian curly Mango from Kamuela Hardwoods in Waimea Hawaii.  These guys are the […]

Claro Walnut Tenor Ukulele

NEXT:  Claro Walnut Tenor Ukulele.  This is a standard tenor. It’s All About The Wood Back and Sides:  Curly, colorful California Claro Walnut.  This is just about as good as it gets in the Walnut catagory.  Claro walnut might be considered a little too mid-range for guitars but makes for a great ukulele when you […]

Bubblelicious Baritone Ukulele

Gee, this month is going by fast.   This Bubblelicious Baritone Ukulele just delivered last week right before the Christmas rush.  This one sold before I could get it online. Let The Wood Speak For Itself Body:  you can guess all you want but this is another look at figured Sapele.  Yup, this time with bubbly, […]

Sapele and Spruce Big Baritone Ukulele

Here’s the latest instrument to hit the trail.  This is the Sapele and Spruce Big Baritone Ukulele the “Texas Curse”. Let The Wood Speak For Itself Body: Pomelle Sapele with mini-zipper backstrip.  This is one of best looking sapele sets that I have worked with yet. The color and chatoyance is for real in these […]

Sugi Wood Tenor Ukulele

I’m always asked if I have a favorite wood.  Not really, I’m still experimenting.  But, here is an ukulele I would want in my collection.  It is the Sugi Wood Tenor Ukulele. Let The Wood Speak For Itself Body:  Hawaiian Grown Japanese Sugi (Cryptomeria Japonica a member of the cedar family).  This is my second […]

Sapele and Redwood Tenor Ukulele

I’m still working.  Just seems slow for some reason.  Here’s the latest to hit the skids.  This is the Sapele and Redwood Tenor Ukulele.  This is a custom build. Let The Wood Speak For Itself Body:  Pomelle Sapele.  This is a super tenor shape with a florentine cut-a-way. Sound Board:  Ancient Redwood.  Well most old […]