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Baritone Mania

Suzie wanted a baritone, then Craig, and now Don.  This baritone ukulele is constructed of Tasmanian Blackwood.  Binding is Oregon curly Maple and it sports vintage purfling and chevron backstrip.  I upgraded the tuners to Gotoh Mini's.  Accents…

Tasmanian Devil

Here is an ukulele just recently finished and made of Tasmanian Blackwood (Koa's relative from the southern hemisphere).  Although not yet strung up, I believe that this instrument will offer a crisp but full sound.  The wood is a bit denser…

My Favorite Time of the Build

I'm sure every luthier has a certain time in the build process that he enjoys the most.  For me, this would be after the instrument body comes out of the mold and at the first application of sealer.  If  I could just quit at this moment it…

Artwork Ukulele

This tenor ukulele was purchased by Olukai (www.olukai.com) as part of it's contribution  for this year's Surf Industry Manufacturers Association annual Waterman"s Ball (www.sima.com)l silent auction.  I was pleased to collaborate with ocean…