Here’s one for the books. This is a PNW special–a Lace Redwood and Maple Tenor Ukulele. It’s All About The Woods Body: fiddleback curl Big Leaf Maple. Some of my private stock. Sound Board: well I might have gone over with this Lace Redwood. Some call it burl but not this piece because it has […]
The latest out the door is this Koa And Swiss Custom Ukulele. This is the second to last “custom” instrument–maybe. I am definitely favoring simple looks in my builds at the present. These instruments are built to be played as much as admired. This is a classic with premium woods used throughout and simple decoration. […]
Post slam! Here’s the next build: a Custom Koa Concert Ukulele. It’s All About The Woods Body: It’s a Koa fest (or, death by koa) with top, back and sides of dark, curly, chocolate Koa. Fret Board and Bridge: More curly Koa. This is stabilized wood so it is much more dense than natural and […]
Back to the future with this Koa And Walnut Tenor Ukulele. It’s All About The Woods Body: a combination of the rarely seen “blister curl” Koa for the top and back and curly Bastogne Walnut for the sides. I’ve done combination wood ukes for years but not recently except for tonewood tops like Sitka. This […]
It’s been awhile, but I have been at it. I must admit, though, that I’m not sure if this form of information is still relevant. Just a comment because it seems that most prefer briefer forms of communication and information portals. Here’s a new “Big Baritone” that was a special request from a former client. […]
Here’s a new Koa And Engelmann Spruce Tenor Ukulele. This is a standard tenor shape. It’s All About The Woods Body: micro-curl Koa. Koa just keeps on giving and this set is proof. I’ve yet to see curl this tight. This satisfies my cut, color and curl catagories for sure. Sound Board: Engelmann Spruce. All […]
Here’s a new Very Red Baritone Custom Ukulele. This is a Big Baritone shape with florentine cut-a-way. It’s All About The Woods Body: Honduran Rosewood. I’ve never liked rosewood that much for smaller ukes. But, with more volume these woods really start to shine. Just think what happens when they are used in guitars. Honduran […]
I love this Curly Claro Walnut Tenor Ukulele. This started out as an all Pacific Northwest build but that got slightly altered with the fret board and bridge–read on. It’s All About The Wood Body: California, curly claro walnut. I’ve been using claro walnut for about 20 years now and not only do I like […]
This is the next instrument completed. This is Kev’s Super Tenor Koa Ukulele. Kev is a local ukulele instructor with many years of experience and the author of multiple teaching books. His newly published website is Tiki Nation. It’s All About The Woods Body: all solid, curly Koa. Kev came to the shop and […]
It’s summer, it’s hot and I’m lazy! This Pomelle Sapele Concert Ukulele went out about 3 weeks ago. It’s All About The Wood Body: Pomelle Sapele. It really looks like this and it’s got a really sick figure. Sound Board: Fort Ross Chapel Redwood. Neck: Honduran Mahogany with carbon fiber truss rod. This is a […]
