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 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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. 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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
