Finally a new post! Here’s the first of a long list of new instruments–a classic tenor shape I’m calling the Crinkle Curl Koa Tenor Ukulele. This particular set of wood was purchased from Notable Hardwoods. Bruce, the owner, has been working Koa for many years and takes great pride in collecting the best he can […]
It seems like the super tenor ukulele is gaining popularity rapidly. Here’s one that I delivered last month to local musician Larry. I’m calling it the Super Duper Super Tenor Ukulele. This is now my tenor ukulele of choice and I have one in the works for myself. Can’t wait! The build is standard with […]
Whether its straight, stacked, rift, crinkle, quilt or bees wing curl you just can’t beat the beauty of Koa Wood. Here’s a Bees Wing Koa Tenor Ukulele exclusively built for and recently delivered to Hale Ukulele in San Diego. Rich, warm and brown this instrument has a classic woodsy look. In addition to the bees […]
Here’s another Oregon Myrtle Wood ukulele. I’m calling it the Myrtle and Myrtle Tenor Ukulele because it is both body and sound board of Oregon Myrtle Wood. Myrtle Wood is approximately the same density as Hawaiian Koa Wood. The sound and tonal qualities of instruments made out of these woods is pretty much the […]
Made exclusively for Hale Ukulele is this Super Curly Koa Super Tenor Ukulele. This koa wood from the Big Island came to me via Hearne Hardwoods last year. At the time I received this set I had no idea that it was going to have such beautiful color and curl. My instruments showcase the unbelievable varieties […]
I just got back from a week off. Before I left, I delivered this Claro Walnut Baritone Ukulele. A few posts back you might have seen a claro walnut long neck concert ukulele which looked very similar. This instrument sports a Sinker Redwood sound board. I have found this wood somewhat problematic to work with […]
Delivered the week before last is Carol’s Honu Tenor Ukulele. Carol really took a liking to this set of chocolate mango wood. As with some of the other instruments from the same billet of wood, this set shows a little bit of everything–color, marble and curl. Paua abalone purfling, blue/black accent colors, spalted tamarind accent […]
This Paua Moon Tenor Pineapple Ukulele didn’t last long at Hale Ukulele. A nice gal from the Bay Area decided to take it home last week. This ukulele is made from an unusual set of drippy, curly, blondish Koa that just screamed ” make mine a pineapple”. Of course, you can’t have a Pineapple Ukulele […]
Recently delivered is Sara’s Honu Tenor Ukulele. Blond, curly Koa and Blue Paua abalone are the highlights for sure, but Larry Robinson’s “Honu” head stock inlay in bronze mother-of-pearl is the icing-on-the-cake. I added Sara’s initials on the fret board in white mother-of-pearl. Since I wanted a totally black finger board, I used a new manufactured […]
I’m, again, behind in my posts. Here’s A New Hula Hips Tenor Ukulele delivered the week before last. I’m starting to drift a bit towards more standard guitar type builds of late. Maybe it is just boredom looking at all Koa– who knows? This instrument was a specific request for a more classic look. […]
