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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 - 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
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…

Black and White Ebony Ukulele
Yikes! It's almost Christmas. Here's a Black and White Ebony Ukulele finished just in time. This is a super tenor shape.
It's All About the Wood
Back and Sides: Asian Black and White Ebony. This is one tough wood to work with. It's…

The Tree and Fort Ross Ukulele - Sold
This is The Tree and Fort Ross Ukulele.
It's All About the Wood
Body: My last set of sausage curl "The Tree" mahogany. This is a single piece back set. I'm practicing for two more builds with the tortoise curl and book match. …

Burl Wood Tenor Ukulele - Sold
Here's the latest, the Burl Wood Tenor Ukulele.
It's All About the Wood
Body: I seriously had to do this! I've had my eye on this Brown, Australian Mallee Burl for about 3 years. It hadn't sold because it was a little on the pricey…

Elegant Pineapple Ukulele - Custom Build-Sold
This Elegant Pineapple Ukulele left the shop yesterday.
It's All About the Wood
Body: Curly Claro Walnut.
Sound Board: Ancient Sitka Spruce with Tahitian Black MOP purfling. Waste not, want not--or so they say. I have this…

New Super Baritone Ukulele - Custom Build-Sold
I've been busy! Here's the first of a large batch of new instruments. I'm calling this a New Super Baritone Ukulele.
So What's so New?
Shape: I guess I should discuss this first. I and my client have been enamored with the Santa…

Compression Koa Curly Mango Super Tenor Ukulele - Custom Build
Here's a new custom request. This is the Compression Koa Curly Mango Super Tenor Ukulele.
The Woods
Body: Compression curl Koa.
Binding: Curly Hawaiian Mango with white/black fiber purfling accents.
Rosette: Curly…

Claro Walnut and Cedar Tenor Ukulele - Custom Build-Sold
Another week and another uke. This is the Claro Walnut and Cedar Tenor Ukulele.
The Story
Well, this build was a request by a talented young violinist in the area. He definitely had a vision in mind for the ukulele since…