Doc_J
Well-known member
After luckily getting a build slot from Mya-moe in November 2016, I've just received my bear claw spruce & rosewood baritone (#2441) today (Feb 28, 2018). Patience has been rewarded. It's awesome. Many use this expression, but it certainly applies here.
The baritone feels, plays, sounds superb! Let me not forget to mention how great it looks and the flawless build. Setup is super. It's very easy to fret and no buzzes. Intonation is accurate. The volume and warmth are exceptional. I've got a few other outstanding baritones, but this stands out. I'm very pleased with my two upgrades 1)bear claw spruce top and 2) slotted headstock with Schertler tuners. Those are smooth tuners.
The oil finish gives a fast neck, and a good feel to the instrument. Well done!
Nearly forgot to mention the beautiful bloodwood binding and rosette on the body. The radiused ebony fretboard is bound with ebony.
Sad to see Mya-moe winding down. Hope to see Aaron's offering of ukes when gets into full swing at Beansprout Musical Instruments.
While this instrument is still opening up and the strings are still settling in, it sounds terrific. Have a listen: https://app.box.com/s/qlo358excpjruebax5wbqdl3kkm3mzpe
Here's a few pics: album at Flickr
P1080753 by https://www.flickr.com/photos/150516092@N02/, on Flickr
P1080748 by https://www.flickr.com/photos/150516092@N02/, on Flickr
P1080749 by https://www.flickr.com/photos/150516092@N02/, on Flickr
P1080757 by https://www.flickr.com/photos/150516092@N02/, on Flickr
The baritone feels, plays, sounds superb! Let me not forget to mention how great it looks and the flawless build. Setup is super. It's very easy to fret and no buzzes. Intonation is accurate. The volume and warmth are exceptional. I've got a few other outstanding baritones, but this stands out. I'm very pleased with my two upgrades 1)bear claw spruce top and 2) slotted headstock with Schertler tuners. Those are smooth tuners.
The oil finish gives a fast neck, and a good feel to the instrument. Well done!
Nearly forgot to mention the beautiful bloodwood binding and rosette on the body. The radiused ebony fretboard is bound with ebony.
Sad to see Mya-moe winding down. Hope to see Aaron's offering of ukes when gets into full swing at Beansprout Musical Instruments.
While this instrument is still opening up and the strings are still settling in, it sounds terrific. Have a listen: https://app.box.com/s/qlo358excpjruebax5wbqdl3kkm3mzpe
Here's a few pics: album at Flickr
P1080753 by https://www.flickr.com/photos/150516092@N02/, on Flickr
P1080748 by https://www.flickr.com/photos/150516092@N02/, on Flickr
P1080749 by https://www.flickr.com/photos/150516092@N02/, on Flickr
P1080757 by https://www.flickr.com/photos/150516092@N02/, on Flickr