Entries by Kimo Ukulele

New Super Baritone Ukulele

I’ve been busy!  Here’s the first of a large batch of new instruments.  I’m calling this a New Super Baritone Ukulele. So What’s so New? Shape:  I guess I should discuss this first.  I and my client have been enamored with the Santa Cruz Guitar Company Firefly parlor guitar for some time.  I’ve just been […]

Black White and Tamarind Ukulele

Black and White Ebony all the way. Well Almost.  This is the Black White and Tamarind Ukulele and it’s a looker. It’s All About the Wood Body:  Asian Black and White Ebony.  This is the last of my stash of black and white ebony.  It was passed over many times in favor of the straighter patterns, […]

Mr. Pineapple Tenor Ukulele

Note:  I’m still having problems with post mail.  The last 5 instruments posted are on my website “news”.  Thanks for being patient. Mr. Pineapple Tenor Ukulele.   What can I say.  Gotta have fun! It’s all about the wood. Body:  All curly Hawaiian Mango.  The grain of a mango tree is seldom straight, even in those […]

Baritone Ukulele Madness

Mail Service Update:  A change in service has eliminated the last 4 posts being mailed to you.  If you’re interested please use the website “news” for a review.  Thank you. I told Pepe Romero that this year was Baritone Ukulele Madness and here’s the latest to come out of the shop. It’s all about the […]

Blond Bubinga and Cedar Tenor Ukulele

This is the Blond Bubinga and Cedar Tenor Ukulele–the mate to the Pomelle and Swiss ukulele two posts ago. It’s All About The Wood Body:  Blond figured Bubinga.  I’m calling this figure “paisley” for lack of better terminology.  Whatever, it’s gorgeous.  It is gold in color and extremely chatoyant.  Some of the pieces have the […]

Blond Koa Baritone Ukulele

In the post yesterday is this Blond Koa Baritone Ukulele. It’s all about the wood Body:  all blond and curly Koa–a look that keeps on giving. Accent Woods: chocolate curly Koa. Binding and purfling:  chocolate curly Koa with black/maple fiber purfling accents.  Simple yet elegant. Neck:  Honduran Mahogany with carbon truss rod. Fretboard and bridge:  […]

New Tenor Ukulele New Wood

New Tenor Ukulele New Wood. It’s all about the wood! Back and Sides:  Pomelle Sapele with curly mango back strip.  I’ve been trying to find this wood for a couple of years and recently lucked upon a new supplier back east.  Me so lucky!!!! It’s beautiful.  Well, it’s beautiful if you like figured, red-brown wood.  […]

All Mahogany Tenor Ukulele

After all the instruments that I have made, I’ve finally made and All Mahogany Tenor Ukulele. The Woods Body and Sound Board:  Jaguar scratch (that’s what we are calling the figure) Honduran Mahogany.  I only wish that my pictures were better to show the wonderful figure and color of this wood.  Around every knot in […]

Myrtle Port Orford Baritone Ukulele

I didn’t have to select any of the woods for this Myrtle Port Orford Baritone Ukulele.  My client did all the leg work. The Woods Body:  Curly and colorful Oregon Myrtle.  You know, the Koa of the Pacific Northwest. Sound Board:  Curly Port Orford Cedar–yummy and warm. Neck:  Honduran Mahogany with carbon truss rod.   I […]

Blond Double Puka Ukulele

I just got strings on this Blond Double Puka Ukulele. The Woods Body:  curly, blond Koa.  Gotta love this look in Koa.  I don’t find much “blond” for sure and it is my favorite koa color. Binding:  curly Hawaiian Mango with maple/black accents. Accent woods:  curly Hawaiian Mango. Neck:  Honduran mahogany with carbon tone bar […]