Since this instrument went to New York, I’m calling it The New York Minute Tenor Ukulele. It’s new owner asked for a little bit of everything. For starters, the sound board and body have a highly figured and colorful set of Koa. I understand that this particular Koa was imported from the Big Island many […]
I’m calling this new instrument the Rockin’ Moon Concert Ukulele. Built for a local musician, this concert ukulele features custom inlay art taken from a poster announcing one of his gigs. The gold mother-of-pearl moon head stock inlay was done by luthier friend Dave Sigman of Little River Ukuleles. So, we have a bit of […]
Ric at Hale Ukulele says “I need more”! So here’s a Koa Tenor Ukulele ukulele that I built per his request. This alternative curl, curly dark Koa has a lot of visuals going for it. I have straight curl Koa in stock but, honestly, I get bored with the look. I don’t see this Koa […]
It seems that requests for Baritone Ukuleles Are Getting Hot Again. Lately there has been more interest in this small “almost a guitar” than ever. Trying to keep up with the demand, I delivered this new Koa Baritone to Hale Ukulele last week. This instrument is made out of a great piece of salvage koa […]
Here’s a Redwood Walnut Long Neck Concert Ukulele delivered the week before last. An unusual combination of woods, by request, that worked better than I expected. The most notable component of this instrument is a salvage “sinker” redwood sound board from a new supply just received from my Myrtle Wood supplier in southern Oregon. This […]
It seems like I can’t keep these instruments in stock at Hale Ukulele; so, here’s Another Koa Tenor Pineapple Ukulele. I try to keep some variety in these instruments whether it be wood or embellishments. I use Koa almost exclusively on the pineapple ukuleles to keep the look traditional. I do, however, try to select different […]
This Rope Purfling Koa Tenor Ukulele was delivered and sold at Hale Ukulele last month. I think this instrument is fairly representative of my standard ukulele builds. Each instrument is complimented with wood binding and colored purfling, exotic accent woods and some features that are usually reserved for more expensive guitars. I’ve always liked this […]
African Black Limba is not as highly respected as an acoustic instrument wood as it is for electrics. However, I have used this wood for over 10 years and have always been pleased with the sound of these instruments. It may be a little low density for guitars but it really shines with ukuleles. This […]
I delivered this Blue Soprano Pineapple Ukulele baby to Hale Ukulele the week before last and I think it is still available. Not a lot of bling but a lot of blue in the form of fiber accent to the India Rosewood binding. Of course, it’s all solid curly Koa, and if my memory serves me […]
Here’s a New Mango Tenor Ukulele recently delivered to Hale Ukulele in San Diego. I’ve had my feelers out for more spalted mango for some time but have not had much success. This particular Mango Wood has a more traditional look and was found in a cabinet makers shop in northern California last year. It’s […]
