Ukulele Woods

Ukulele Woods

I'm working, but with the holidays, the weather and such production has been bit slow.  If you are curious about current projects please check my Instagram page.  Here are a few comments about instrument woods. The Tree Ah, the mystery of…
Black and White Ebony Ukulele

Black and White Ebony Ukulele

Yikes! It's almost Christmas.  Here's a Black and White Ebony Ukulele finished just in time. This is a super tenor shape. It's All About the Wood Back and Sides: Asian Black and White Ebony.  This is one tough wood to work with.  It's…
Pomelle Sapele Tenor Ukulele

Pomelle Sapele Tenor Ukulele - Custom Build-Sold

Although most of the Sapele sets that I have are similar in appearance, I am not yet tired of a Pomelle Sapele Tenor Ukulele.   It's All About the Wood Body:  African Pomelle Sapele.   Too much figure?  I don't think so. …
The Tree and Fort Ross Ukulele

The Tree and Fort Ross Ukulele - Sold

This is The Tree and Fort Ross Ukulele. It's All About the Wood Body:  My last set of sausage curl "The Tree" mahogany.  This is a single piece back set.  I'm practicing for  two more builds with the tortoise curl and book match. …
Burl Wood Tenor Ukulele

Burl Wood Tenor Ukulele - Sold

Here's the latest, the Burl Wood Tenor Ukulele. It's All About the Wood Body:  I seriously had to do this!  I've had my eye on this Brown, Australian Mallee Burl for about 3 years.  It hadn't sold because it was a little on the pricey…
Double Puka Double Curly Ukulele

Double Puka Double Curly Ukulele - Custom Build-Sold

Out on the Saturday mail is this new Double Puka Double Curly Ukulele. This is a standard tenor shape. It's All About the Wood Body:  all curly Koa.  This set of wood was purchased by the client.  Good eye, good taste! Binding: …
Elegant Pineapple Ukulele

Elegant Pineapple Ukulele - Custom Build-Sold

This Elegant Pineapple Ukulele left the shop yesterday. It's All About the Wood Body:  Curly Claro Walnut. Sound Board:  Ancient Sitka Spruce with Tahitian Black MOP purfling.  Waste not, want not--or so they say.  I have this…
A New Super Baritone Ukulele

New Super Baritone Ukulele - Custom Build-Sold

I've been busy!  Here's the first of a large batch of new instruments.  I'm calling this a New Super Baritone Ukulele. So What's so New? Shape:  I guess I should discuss this first.  I and my client have been enamored with the Santa…
Black White and Tamarind Ukulele

Black White and Tamarind Ukulele - Custom Build-Sold

Black and White Ebony all the way. Well Almost.  This is the Black White and Tamarind Ukulele and it's a looker. It's All About the Wood Body:  Asian Black and White Ebony.  This is the last of my stash of black and white ebony. …
Mr. Pineapple Tenor Ukulele

Mr. Pineapple Tenor Ukulele - Custom Build-Sold

Note:  I'm still having problems with post mail.  The last 5 instruments posted are on my website "news".  Thanks for being patient. Mr. Pineapple Tenor Ukulele.   What can I say.  Gotta have fun! It's all about the wood. Body: …