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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…
How many sound holes: Part 1
If you have followed some of my commentary you will see that I have have posted pictures of many instruments with asymmetric and multiple sound holes. For those individuals who think that I only make instruments of this configuration, let…
Koa Ukulele
Here's another Koa Ukulele that is available at Surfy Surfy (www.surfysurfy.net) in Leucadia, California. Solid Koa. It exhibits an asymmetric sound hole placement (side sound hole as well). Binding is East India Rosewood and purfling…
Double Puka Sound Hole
Here's a new instrument that can be seen at Surfy Surfy (www.surfysurfy.net) in Leucadia, California. It is my Kahiko design ukulele exhibiting a double puka sound hole. The bracing is on the light side and reflects the narrow waist and…
Cut-a-way Tenor Ukulele
Here's a trio of tenor ukulele with soft cut-a-way design that have gone out lately.
Makau Tenor Ukulele
Here's my version of Hawaiian Makau with tribal accents. As I said in my last post, I am into my South Pacific roots at the present. This Koa is from Maui, and I really like the color--no killer figure, but it is really attractive and also…
