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Sugi Wood Tenor Ukulele
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Sugi Wood Tenor Ukulele - For Sale-$1550

I'm always asked if I have a favorite wood.  Not really, I'm still experimenting.  But, here is an ukulele I would want in my collection.  It is the Sugi Wood Tenor Ukulele. Let The Wood Speak For Itself Body:  Hawaiian Grown Japanese…
Sapele and Redwood Tenor Ukulele

Sapele and Redwood Tenor Ukulele - Custom Build-Sold

I'm still working.  Just seems slow for some reason.  Here's the latest to hit the skids.  This is the Sapele and Redwood Tenor Ukulele.  This is a custom build. Let The Wood Speak For Itself Body:  Pomelle Sapele.  This is a super tenor…
Koa Tenor Ukulele and Bearclaw Spruce

Koa Tenor Ukulele and Bearclaw Spruce - Sold

Here's another Koa Tenor Ukulele and Bearclaw Spruce standard build? It's All About the Wood Body:  Krinkle curl Koa.  Can't go wrong with this look.  This is a standard tenor shape. Sound Board:  Canadian, bearclaw Sitka Spruce. …
Blue Double Puka Ukulele

Blue Double Puka Ukulele - Custom Build-Sold

Really, I've been hard at it! Here's the latest to hit the skids.  This is a Blue Double Puka Ukulele. It's All About the Wood Body:  Eastern curly Ambrosia Maple.  I love this wood--so much color and variety of appearances.  It's…
Sugi Tenor Ukulele

Sugi Tenor Ukulele - Sold

This is the Sugi Tenor Ukulele.  This is simple build and a figured wood extravaganza! It's All About the Wood Back and Sides:  Curly Honduran Mahogany. Sound Board:  Japanese Sugi (cryptomeria japonica a member of the cedar…
Summer Koa Tenor Ukulele

Summer Koa Tenor Ukulele - Summer Special--Sold

Summer is here and here's the first of the season, the Summer Koa Tenor Ukulele.  It's a standard shape. It's all about the Wood Body:   Hawaiian Koa.  I haven't done an all koa instrument in some time.  This particular set of crinkle…
Your Basic Baritone Ukulele

Your Basic Baritone Ukulele - Custom Build-Sold

This is Your Basic Baritone Ukulele. It's all about the wood. Back and sides:  African Pomelle Sapele.  Well, I guess this isn't your basic back and sides.  I still can't get enough of this look.  This is the new baritone size and…
Bearclaw Spruce and Tree Ukulele

Bearclaw Spruce and Tree Ukulele - Custom Build-Sold

I'm not quite out of "the tree" wood as yet.  Here's another Bearclaw Spruce and Tree Ukulele. It's all about the wood. Body:  "The Tree" Honduran Mahogany.  This is a one piece back.  If you can't get the book match then I think this…
Mahogany and Burl Tenor Ukulele

Mahogany and Burl Tenor Ukulele - Sold

Here's my latest  instrument, the Mahogany and Burl Tenor Ukulele.  When I started building I really wanted to focus on the woods and the "fun factor" of the instrument.  Building outside the box has been my endeavor.  Over the past 20 years…
Ukulele Woods

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…