another koa tenor pineapple ukulele

Another Koa Tenor Pineapple Ukulele

It seems like I can't keep these instruments in stock at Hale Ukulele; so, here's Another Koa Tenor Pineapple Ukulele. I try to keep some variety in these instruments whether it be wood or embellishments.  I use Koa almost exclusively…
rope purfling koa tenor ukulele

Rope Purfling Koa Tenor Ukulele

This Rope Purfling Koa Tenor Ukulele was delivered and sold at Hale Ukulele last month.  I think this instrument is fairly representative of my standard ukulele builds.  Each instrument is complimented with wood binding and colored purfling,…
black limba tenor ukulele

Black Limba Tenor Ukulele

African Black Limba is not as highly respected as an acoustic instrument wood as it is for electrics.  However, I have used this wood for over 10 years and have always been pleased with the sound of these instruments.  It may be a little low…
blue soprano pineapple ukulele

Blue Soprano Pineapple Ukulele

I delivered this Blue Soprano Pineapple Ukulele baby to Hale Ukulele the week before last and I think it is still available.  Not a lot of bling but a lot of blue in the form of fiber accent to the India Rosewood binding. Of course,…
new mango tenor ukulele

New Mango Tenor Ukulele

Here's a New Mango Tenor Ukulele recently delivered to Hale Ukulele in San Diego. I've had my feelers out for more spalted mango for some time but have not had much success.   This particular Mango Wood has a more traditional look and…
firefly myrtle baritone ukulele

Firefly Myrtle Baritone Ukulele

Here's a new instrument which has been named the Firefly Myrtle Baritone Ukulele by it's owner.  This is a good example of tiger stripe myrtle wood from the south coast of Oregon.  I've made some instruments before out of this unusual and…
tigrillo koa super tenor ukulele

Tigrillo Koa Super Tenor Ukulele

This Tigrillo Koa Super Tenor Ukulele was a fun build.  I originally purchased this Peruvian Tigrillo from Luthiers Mercantile about 8-10 years ago.  I had never heard of this wood before and was intrigued so figured "what the heck".  Needless…
blue honu koa concert ukulele

Blue Honu Koa Concert Ukulele

The Blue Honu Koa Concert Ukulele was completed a few months ago and found it's way to Arizona.  Here's an example of blue paua abalone purfling with blue fiber purfling accents--lot's of blue.  Fortunately, I had a small blue Honu to add…
redwood koa tenor ukulele

Redwood Koa Tenor Ukulele

Here's a combination of woods that I haven't used previously:  Redwood and Koa.  This Redwood Koa Tenor Ukulele didn't start out this way.  It was supposed to be all Koa, but things happen.  I had been eyeing this curly redwood top for sometime…
super tenor ukulele

Super Tenor Ukulele

Here's an old/new shape that will be a standard in my production schedule.  This is a a Super Tenor Ukulele based on the Washburn "J" shape of guitars.  I made one of these about 3 years ago, sold it immediately and just didn't get motivated…