Finally wrapped up this project. This is The Tree Tenor Ukulele. This is a super tenor shape. It’s All About The Wood Body: The Tree Honduran Mahogany. The sides of this instrument are “dual density”–a combination of The Tree and straight grain Honduran mahogany. This is a construction technique used on some of […]
This is a new Double Puka Koa Ukulele. This is a standard shape and there is no side port. The double puka, in my opinion, screams Hawaiian. It’s All About The Wood Body: Figured Koa. This set was provided by the client. I wish that my pictures really showcased this beautiful set better since it […]
I’ve named this one the Honduran Rosewood Baritone Ukulele because it’s got Honduran Rosewood everywhere. This is another of my builds focusing on a specific wood. This is a Big Baritone shape. A Honduran Rosewood Tenor Guitar? It’s All About The Wood Body: Honduran Rosewood. It took me a while to pick this particular set […]
Here’s the Newest Custom Tenor Ukulele with “D” sound hole. This is a standard tenor shape with venetian cut-a-way. It’s All About The Wood Body: Tasmanian Blackwood. This sure looks a lot like Koa, doesn’t it!. I acquired this wood around 20 years ago and at that time it had been sitting at Gilmer Woods […]
Here’s a new Custom Koa Baritone Ukulele. It’s All About The Wood Body: Curly Koa. This is a big baritone shape. I still have my original smaller body baritone mold (just in case) but doubt I’ll ever build one that size again. Sound Board: Old growth Sitka Spruce. Braced with Sitka Spruce. Neck: Honduran Mahogany […]
I’m so behind. This instrument went out last week and I’ve been waiting for a response before posting. This super tenor ukulele is an new all-the-same-wood adventure. This is the Mango On Mango Tenor Ukulele. It’s All About The Wood Body: All Hawaiian curly Mango from Kamuela Hardwoods in Waimea Hawaii. These guys are the […]
NEXT: Claro Walnut Tenor Ukulele. This is a standard tenor. It’s All About The Wood Back and Sides: Curly, colorful California Claro Walnut. This is just about as good as it gets in the Walnut catagory. Claro walnut might be considered a little too mid-range for guitars but makes for a great ukulele when you […]
Gee, this month is going by fast. This Bubblelicious Baritone Ukulele just delivered last week right before the Christmas rush. This one sold before I could get it online. Let The Wood Speak For Itself Body: you can guess all you want but this is another look at figured Sapele. Yup, this time with bubbly, […]
Here’s the latest instrument to hit the trail. This is the Sapele and Spruce Big Baritone Ukulele the “Texas Curse”. Let The Wood Speak For Itself Body: Pomelle Sapele with mini-zipper backstrip. This is one of best looking sapele sets that I have worked with yet. The color and chatoyance is for real in these […]
I’m always asked if I have a favorite wood. Not really, I’m still experimenting. But, here is an ukulele I would want in my collection. It is the Sugi Wood Tenor Ukulele. Let The Wood Speak For Itself Body: Hawaiian Grown Japanese Sugi (Cryptomeria Japonica a member of the cedar family). This is my second […]
