This cutie is an Imbuia and Cedar Custom Ukulele–a standard shape and size. It’s All About The Woods Body: lightly figured African Imbuia. I was going for a dark look to really showcase the sound board and this imbuia fits the bill perfectly. It’s not a particularly bright wood and it does have a bit […]
Here’s the latest Custom Claro Walnut Baritone Ukulele. This is my “big baritone” sized instrument which is now my standard baritone build. It’s All About The Woods Body: what’s not to like about some colorful, curly Claro Walnut. Typically Claro is a warm wood and somewhat mid-range, at least for a guitar; but, I find […]
This is a Claro Walnut And Dark Forest Tenor Ukulele. It’s All About The Woods Body: figured Claro Walnut. I purchased this particular set of claro walnut because of it’s unusual figure–neither full quilt nor full curl. “Curlt” figure maybe? Anyway, a fun look with walnut flavor. Sound Board: another classic wood is this Dark […]
Too much fun with this Figured Bubinga And Sinker Redwood Custom Tenor Ukulele. It’s All About The Woods Body: Seriously, one of my favorite woods to date is this highly figured, blond Bubinga. There are tons of names for the figure but I like “paisley” the best. Don’t expect to see much of this around […]
This is a fun and an eclectic build–a Munn And Dark Forest Cypress Tenor Ukulele. This is a super tenor shape. Ya ain’t gonna find one of these at your local shop! It’s All About The Woods Body: Figured Munn Ebony. This particular species of ebony from Asia can be highly figured. It’s really, really […]
This is a Narra And Primavera Custom Tenor Ukulele–a standard tenor. The new owner said: “I played for hours last night. . .I fell in love right away!”. That’s music to my ears for sure. It’s All About The Golden Woods Body: Asian Narra. I’ve had this wood for possibly 20 years and I don’t […]
This is the latest New Big Baritone Custom Ukulele. It started out as a shop custom with the possibility of a bearclaw spruce sound board but was selected early with some requests for major changes. Let’s have some ukulele fun! It’s All About The Woods Body: Premium curly Hawaiian Koa. I’m a sucker […]
In the air to a new owner is the Redwood Bubinga Custom Tenor Ukulele. This is a super tenor shape. It’s All About The Woods Body: plum pudding figured African Bubinga. Pictures don’t do this wood justice. I’ve always had difficulties photographing “reds” and this build is no exception. Hopefully WordPress doesn’t reprocess them to […]
Here’s another Pomelle Sapele Custom Ukulele. I just can’t get enough of this beautiful wood! It’s All About The Wood Sound Board: Western red cedar. I haven’t used this great tonewood for some time. I thought that it would be a great match for the sapele in color and tonality. Body: Pomelle Sapele. I like […]
Just got the strings on this Custom Koa Tenor Ukulele. This is a super tenor shape. It’s All About The Woods Body: all stacked, curly Koa. Koa wood has an infinite variety of color and figure. Although I favor the more bizarre figures, occasionally I like the highly prized, tightly stacked curl. I do like […]
