The Tree, Burl and Redwood Ukulele - Sold
Here's the latest The Tree ukulele. For lack of better terminology I'll call it The Tree, Burl and Redwood Ukulele. This is a super tenor shape.
It's all about the wood.
Body: The Tree Honduran mahogany--tortoise curl. …
Willy’s Baritone Ukulele - Custom Build-Sold
Here's another example of my new baritone shape. This is Willy's Baritone Ukulele.
It's all about the wood.
Body: Brazilian Rosewood. Really old!
Sound Board: Fort Ross Redwood. This set has some darker material…
Plumeria Tenor Ukulele - Custom Build-Sold
Finally! Really moving slow here. This is the Plumeria Tenor Ukulele in the post yesterday.
It's all about the wood.
Body: Curly Hawaiian Koa.
Sound board: Swiss Moon Spruce with subtle horizontal bearclaw figure.
Neck: …
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
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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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…