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Blond and Blue Tenor Ukulele
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Blond and Blue Tenor Ukulele - For Sale $1550

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…
Kimo Koa Tenor PIneapple Ukulele

Kimo Koa Tenor Pineapple Ukulele - Custom Build-Sold

The Kimo Koa Tenor Pineapple Ukulele is the latest custom request to be finished. The Woods Body:  Hawaiian Curly Koa.  This is a matching set of koa from the same billet.  Since it is well quartered, I am able to flip the book-match…
Claro and Swiss Super Tenor Ukulele

Claro and Swiss Super Tenor Ukulele - Custom Build-Sold

When you've got world class Claro Walnut and Swiss Moon Spruce you just can't go wrong.  This is the Claro and Swiss Super Tenor Ukulele. The Woods The back and sides are a new look in Claro Walnut.  I've already gone thru the original…
My Kahiko Double Puka Ukulele

My Kahiko Double Puka Ukulele - Custom Build-Sold

My Kahiko Double Puka Ukulele is #1 in my builders choice collection of ukulele. The Back Story All luthiers have their secret stash of wood saved for that special build.  Me too.  When I get the opportunity I pull out some of the wood…
The Tree and Swiss Tenor Ukulele

The Tree and Swiss Tenor Ukulele - Custom Build

The Tree and Swiss Tenor Ukulele is the latest to get strings. The Woods Back and Sides:  The back story on "The Tree" wood is that this Central American Mahogany came into the States in the 80's.  The log was cut with half going…
Ancient Black and White Ebony Ukulele

Ancient Black and White Ebony Ukulele - Custom Build-Sold

I wasn't quite sure how to name this one so I am using the highlights as the title.  This is the Ancient Black and White Ebony Ukulele. The Highlights The Soundboard is another piece of the Alaskan Ancient Spruce.  About 3000 years old or…
Koa and Honu Super Tenor Ukulele

Koa and Honu Super Tenor Ukulele - Custom Build-Sold

The Koa and Honu Super Tenor Ukulele has wood purchased and provided by the client.  I'd say he has a pretty good eye for that classic Hawaiian  look. The Woods Lately I've done a lot of ukes with more traditional tonewoods for the sound…
Three Amigos Super Tenor Ukulele

Three Amigos Super Tenor Ukulele - Custom Build-Sold

It's an inside joke.  Here's the Three Amigos Super Tenor Ukulele on it's way to the great state of Texas. The Woods See what you started Pat! The Soundboard is curly Port Orford Cedar.  This is stump salvage. The Back and…

Domestic Woods Super Tenor Ukulele - Custom Build-Sold

I still love Koa.  Who doesn't?  But, custom ukulele builders are continuing to explore the appearances and tonal possibilities  of instruments made with alternative domestic woods.  Here is another Port Orford Cedar and Claro Walnut combo--the…
5 string super tenor ukulele

5 String Super Tenor Ukulele - Custom Build-Sold

Got a request for another 100 year old Pier Piling instrument.  It seems that a lot of individuals have some attachment to San Diego History and the Navy.  Here's a 5 String Super Tenor Ukulele with that special wood as a sound board. These…