Curly Curly Koa Super Tenor Ukulele

Curly Curly Koa Super Tenor Ukulele - Sold

I'm trying to keep at least one all Koa instrument in the build schedule now at all times.  This is another "builders choice" that just got snatched up for a Christmas gift.  This is the Curly Curly Koa Super Tenor Ukulele.  I think I could…
Claro Walnut and Cedar Tenor Ukulele

Claro Walnut and Cedar Tenor Ukulele - Custom Build-Sold

Another week and another uke.  This is the Claro Walnut and Cedar Tenor Ukulele.   The Story Well, this build was a request by a talented young violinist in the area.  He definitely had a vision in mind for the ukulele since…
Hoe Wa'a Koa Tenor Ukulele

Hoe Wa’a Koa Tenor Ukulele - Custom Build-Sold

You might suspect a theme here.  This is the second tenor ukulele for my paddling brahs up in the Bay Area.  This is the Hoe Wa'a Koa Tenor Ukulele. The Woods Body:  Curly Koa custom picked by client.  After looking at at least a dozen…
Sweet Mango Tenor Ukulele

Sweet Mango Tenor Ukulele - Custom Build-Sold

This is the Sweet Mango Tenor Ukulele. It's all about the wood Body:  Figured, colored, spalted, everything Hawaiian Mango. Neck:  Figured African Limba with Mango lamination. Carbon fiber truss rod, of course. Accent Woods: …
Curly Koa Standard Tenor Ukulele

Curly Koa Standard Tenor Ukulele - Sold

I think I'm developing a decent eye for Koa although some new clients may be reluctant to take my advice.  Here's a new instrument made from a set that I'm sure I've suggested to prosepective clients at least half a dozen times with no takers. …
Sinker Redwood and The Tree Tenor Ukulele

Sinker Redwood and The Tree Tenor Ukulele - Custom Build-Sold

This is the Sinker Redwood and The Tree Tenor Ukulele. The Woods Soundboard:  This is the second of my " TheTree" experiments.  On the first I used Swiss Moon Spruce as the sound board.  For this one, I selected a Sinker Redwood for…
The Pohaku Tenor Ukulele

The Pohaku Tenor Ukulele - Custom Build-Sold

This is The Pohaku Tenor Ukulele. It's all about the wood The body and sound board:  all curly Koa. The Binding:  all curly Koa with sea foam green and black fiber purfling. The Accent Woods and Rosette:  all curly Koa. The…
Bloodwood and Ancient Spruce Concert Ukulele

Bloodwood and Ancient Spruce Concert Ukulele - Custom Build-Sold

This is the "little sister" to the Classy Long Neck Concert Ukulele I posted last month.  This is the Bloodwood and Ancient Spruce Concert Ukulele. The Woods Body:  Central American Bloodwood.  Now here's a new one for me used as a…

The Jungle Beast Tenor Ukulele - Custom Build-Sold

Had to do it!  The latest out of the shop is The Jungle Beast Tenor Ukulele. This is the kind of instrument I build for myself.  It's all about the wood baby! The Woods Body:  Fresh, or maybe not so fresh, out of the jungles of Honduras…
Blond and Blue Tenor Ukulele

Blond and Blue Tenor Ukulele - Sold

This is my latest "Builder's Choice" instrument.  I'm calling it the Blond and Blue Tenor Ukulele.  This is a standard tenor shape.   The Woods Back and Sides:  Central American  Primavera.  This is a new wood for me.  I've…