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Jumbo Bwana
This is the first out-of-the-mold jumbo tenor ukulele. This shape is a conglomerate of patterns from my original Hula Hips tenor to a more classic jumbo guitar shape. It is not as thick as my current instruments but is 10 inches in the…
Maple Tenor Ukulele
Here's a new Maple Tenor: center sound hole, and side concert sound hole. Really nice Maple back and sides with a Sitka top. I did finger board and bridge in a new wood from Mexico called Guanadillo Negro--probably Granadillo but more…
Back in the saddle again–yee haw!
So with multiple moves and all I haven't been get'in with it lately. Still been busy though. Here's a new custom instrument for a client that wanted only California woods. The back is Monterey cypress, the sides are Sycamore, the sound…
How many sound holes: Part 3
OMG! My client wanted an alternative sound hole arrangement for his new 6 string ukulele. Who am I to say no! Not only did he request three sound holes for his left handed uke, but he wanted all the possible wood combinations he could…
Mmmmmm More Maple
I have this "no rules" ukuleles thing. Here I've got some great spalted, curly maple but didn't have a real strong feeling about what the sound board should be made of. I used some of my unmatched Koa for a top on this instrument. Actually…
Mmmm Maple
I think I told ya'll that I was getting tired of looking at brown. Now, don't get me wrong, I love the Koa, but I was just getting tired of all the "brown" instruments. So, other than Mango, I'm on a Maple kick. Got some really nice stuff…
Tasmanian Blackwood Tenor Ukulele
Bonzer! Tasmanian Blackwood is Koa's cousin from the South Pacific. Same plant/tree (acacia melanoxylon) but different growing environment. We don't see a lot of this wood, but I was fortunate to score on some really tasty and…
Greg’s New Tenor
Hey, ya'll. Here's a couple of pictures of Greg's custom tenor. This is actually his third instrument from me. He sold his first one to a close friend in Washington and has regretted it since that day. His second was another concert…
Plumeria Tenor Ukulele
Hey you all! Here's a custom tenor ukulele that I made last year for Vickie. She liked the look of the Lacewood and also wanted the mother-of-pearl plumeria inlay on the sound board. Looks good and plays great-low "G" tuning. I'm only…
How many sound holes: Part 2
Okay, there is no empirical data that supports the design of the modern ukulele or guitar--especially when it comes to sound hole placement, or number of sound holes. So do you prefer traditional design are can you live with some of the alternative…
