P.S. I have an MP redwood/walnut tenor too. The figured walnut on the back of my instrument looks like the face of a hound dog![/QUOTE said:Have a look at this link from when I put my MP up for sale, it shows the figuring on mine well:
http://http://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/showthread.php?100268-The-2-Tenors-FS-Mike-Pereira-Sinker-Black-Walnut-MiSi-amp-Mya-Moe-Curly-Myrtle-K-amp-K&p=1573342#post1573342
Very nice. Must be exciting! I've heard good things about BP but never seen one in person. I like the looks of ML Concert they have posted on their web site.
I've played several BP ukes (soprano M style, concert 12-Fret, tenor Kayak, and a tenor ML). All were excellent sounding ukes. But the ML tenor with the big body is my favorite. Still I wonder about the those new D style BP ukes.
I went with Steve P. once to Jerry's shop. It looks to be in the small town of Bogdanovich's The Last Picture Show, only no Cybill Shepherd.
My 5-string ML Concert is an incredible instrument. Congratulations on getting a custom from Jerry before he quits building customs.
He recently told me no more custom orders once he clears his list. He's going to build whatever he likes and leave it at that.
I've played several BP ukes (soprano M style, concert 12-Fret, tenor Kayak, and a tenor ML). All were excellent sounding ukes. But the ML tenor with the big body is my favorite. Still I wonder about the those new D style BP ukes.
Given the not-so-humble ukes you've strummed, that's quite an endorsement. I'm with you on the new D style but really, really like the ML. I'd love to hear the concert version in person some day.