Tenor Ukulele "Reisinger"

[grenosi]

Hi!

I'd like to show you a tenor ukulele I finished last December. It is inspired by the the Viennese tradition of guitar making. The shape is taken from a guitar of Ludwig Reisinger.

Here are some pictures:

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL0zZ45s7wU

Some technical information:
Top: spruce
back, sides: curly maple
neck: beech
(flying) fingerboard: pear
bridge: ebony
tuners: pegheds
pickup: K&K sounds Aloha twin

Greetings from Vienna,
Gregor

[Pete Howlett]

Gregor - I love the work you do. Re-imagining classic instruments is a favourite building 'conceit' of mine and can be a bit hit or miss re proportions and the compromises aesthetic considerations dictate. This works really well. Well done :) :)

[McX]

That's a truly beautiful instrument, elegant in its simplicity. Thanks for sharing.

[lauburu]

A great interpretation of a classic guitar - and it seems to work well right up the fretboard. Thanks for sharing
Miguel

[PhilUSAFRet]

Absolutely love it!

[little timber]

Is the picture playing tricks on my eyes or does the neck angle towards the soundboard?

[ksquine]

Very beautiful. That side profile made me look twice at the lean-forward neck angle.

[powdrell]

Nice back arch....probably really responsive back.....beautiful design/workmanship....

[grenosi]

Hi!
Thank you very much for your very nice comments. Your words are balm for my soul. :)
Yes, the neck leans forward about 3 degrees, so I can keep the bridge low.
The back has a 2 meter radius and is quite thick (nearly 3 mm).

Greetings from Vienna,
Gregor

[mvinsel]

Very beautiful.
Are the woods stained or colored, or is this from a rich amber varnish or some kind?
Thanks for sharing & inspiration.
-Vinnie

[grenosi]

To stain the wood I use aqua dissolutiva. The finish is done with shellac.