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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…
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…
blue plumeria koa concert ukulele

Blue Plumeria Koa Concert Ukulele

Here's an instrument delivered to Hale Ukulele a couple of weeks ago.  I'm calling it the Blue Plumeria Koa Concert Ukulele. This particular set of Koa wood comes from the same billet according to my supplier.  Every side of the instrument…
Spalted Koa Tamarind Tenor Ukulele

Spalted Koa Tamarind Tenor Ukulele

Ok Dan!  This is  Walt's Spalted Koa Tamarind Tenor Ukulele.  As usual, or as unusual, I try to bring something different in wood  to the build each and every time.  This unusual set of Koa Wood came from Hearne Hardwoods and is another…
blue makau tenor ukulele

Blue Makau Tenor Ukulele

Here's a new tenor ukulele with some new fun Koa.  Ric wanted blue, blue and more blue on this instrument, so I'm calling it the Blue Makau Tenor Ukulele. I think you get the picture.  Not only did I put blue paua abalone purfling on…
el diablo tenor ukulele

El Diablo Tenor Ukulele

This ukulele was delivered a couple of weeks ago and we're calling it the El Diablo Tenor Ukulele.  It is a Hula Hips jumbo tenor size.  The Hula Hips model adds a few cubic inches of volume with a wider outline overall and, on this instrument,…
hawaiian moon koa tenor ukulele

Hawaiian Moon Koa Tenor Ukulele

Here's a tenor koa ukulele delivered to Hale Ukulele last week.   This instrument, a Hawaiian Moon Koa Tenor Ukulele,  is made from  Koa wood from the Big Island of Hawaii and is another example of how beautiful this wood is.  This piece…
plumeria inlay and koa tenor ukulele

Plumeria Inlay and Koa Tenor Ukulele

Here's a look at some of my collection of alternative cur/figuredl Koa.  I'm calling this the Plumeria Inlay and Koa Tenor Ukulele.  This instrument can be seen and played at Hale Ukulele in San Diego. I'm still finding looks of Koa…
blond curly koa tenor ukulele

Blond Curly Koa Tenor Ukulele

One of my latest deliveries to Hale Ukulele is this Blond Curly Koa Tenor Ukulele. Actually, I delivered two blond curly koa ukuleles but one was a concert which I will post next week.   Both instruments were accented the same but I…
lotus blossom tenor mango pineapple ukulele

Lotus Blossom Tenor Mango Pineapple Ukulele

I'm still getting pineapple ukulele requests.  Must be something in the air!  This is Linda's Lotus Blossom Tenor Mango Pineapple Ukulele.   Linda is a collector, player and composer from back East and I am pleased that she asked me…