Weeding through my stash of forgotten woods I came across this colorful set of spalted mango. This is the result: a Spalted Mango Custom Tenor Ukulele. This is a standard shape. It’s All About The Woods Body: Spalted Mango. When I did my first spalted mango ukulele many years ago I wasn’t sure […]
This is an Imbuia And Primavera Tenor Ukulele. I’ve got a lot or instruments in the works now but the weather here in San Diego hasn’t been cooperative for finishing. Here’s the first so have at it. It’s All About The Woods Body: Lovely, figured African Primavera. It’s been about 20 years since I’ve used […]
This is a Pernambuco Redwood Custom Ukulele. It’s All About The Woods Body: Brazilian Pernambuco. Rarely seen these days because of over forestation, this wood has been harvested extensively as a dye wood and musical instrument wood. It was the most prized wood for violin bows and because of is tonal qualities it is occasionally […]
This is a Brazilian Rosewood And Swiss Custom Ukulele. A super tenor shape. Let The Wood Speak For Itself Body: Brazilian Rosewood. I used to say that this “holy grail” wood was probably not the best of choices for ukulele but I’m starting to change my opinion a bit. There’s no question that this wood […]
This super tenor is s a Mahogany And Primavera Custom Ukulele. Let The Wood Speak For Itself Body: “jaguar scratch figure” Honduran Mahogany. Hey, some of the most coveted acoustic guitars are mahogany. It’s been almost totally overlooked since Martin stopped making ukuleles in the 1900’s. This is special since it is a seldom seen […]
#2 for 2025 is this Custom Myrtle Tenor Ukulele. This PNW super tenor ukulele is another of my “wood theme” ukulele featuring woods originating from a specific region. Let The Wood Speak For Itself Body: Ultra curly Oregon Myrtle Wood. I have rarely seen Myrtle with this tight of curl. It is not unusual for […]
Starting off the New Year with this Curly Koa Tenor Ukulele 2025. This is a standard tenor. The New Owner said: “. . . I played it side by side with my “K model” and yours blew it away (and that’s before you even get to the looks!). . .) Let The Wood Speak For […]
Here’s a Classic Woods Baritone Ukulele. Let The Wood Speak For Itself Body: Brazilian Rosewood. Although I’m not the biggest fan of denser woods in small instruments, I’ll have to admit that they do come to life with this big baritone ukulele. I hate to call it an ukulele since the sound is much more […]
This is a Maple And Koa Custom Ukulele. A super tenor shape. It’s All About The Woods Body: a combination of Curly Big Leaf Maple and Curly Koa. I liked the last combo of Koa and Walnut so much that I decided to do it again with a different look. The koa is only moderately […]
I believe this is the first Double Puka Super Tenor Ukulele that I have made. Usually I do this on the standard tenor shape. It’s All About The Woods Body: all curly Koa. Binding: curly Koa with blue/black purfling. Rosettes are Paua abalone with blue veneer. Neck: all Mango lamination with carbon truss rod. Fret […]
