NUD: Steve Grimes quilted maple tenor

Doc_J · Jun 11, 2015

A quilted maple tenor with a sunburst finish arrived today, from Steve Grimes. Steve said it was the "cat's meow" and I have to agree. Steve Grimes ukes were highly recommended to me, by a couple friends who have one. While the looks are gorgeous, the sound is excellent. It has a Big warm sound (yes, even with maple) and it has amazing clarity and crispness on the trebles. The tone is very even.

Binding, heel plate & end graft are maple. Great fine rope purfling around the top and rosette. Fretboard & bridge are ebony, bone nut & saddle are bone. Oval soundhole with ivoroid rosette. Side MOP markers in the usual places. Diamond snowflake MOP top marker on the 5 & 12 frets.

This uke sounds good with the Hilo strings (wound C & G) that it came with.

Here's some pics. I'll post a sound sample later.

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*** It's later and I have added a day 1 sound sample.
Note: This uke hasn't really opened up yet.
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Day 1 Sound Sample B-tuning with Hilo Strings:
https://app.box.com/s/jes1flu81fnuf6mkxe6vx7t0bgnqqf4k

wayfarer75 · Jun 11, 2015

And I thought Collings did sunbursts best. Wow! It looks like it is on fire.

Cornfield · Jun 11, 2015

That sunburst is gorgeous.

sam13 · Jun 11, 2015

WOW. WOW. WOW.

(Followed by a period of heavy breathing, silence and the sound of someone falling to the floor).

Camsuke · Jun 11, 2015

Very classy Hodge, congratulations! I can't wait to hear the sound sample.

Ukulele Eddie · Jun 12, 2015

As you can see from my current stable of ukes, I'm a sucker for maple. It's beautiful to see and in the right luthier's hands, has wonderful tone. Had this been finished and sitting there when I visited Steve Grimes in March, I would have taken it and run like a madman! ;-)

Congratulations!!!

CTurner · Jun 12, 2015

Some really unusual aspects to this uke, Hodge: the lateral oblong soundhole, the inlay on the bridge, the rope binding, and just two markers on neck face. I agree with everyone, that is a beautiful sunburst effect and really brings out interesting grain contrast. If you say the Hilos sound good, I take your word! ; ) Look forward to that sound sample. Congratulations on another score, mister!

Nickie · Jun 12, 2015

Zowie, first sunburst ukulele I've ever Liked....dang we need a Like button here.....it's lovely. Congrats!

Icelander53 · Jun 12, 2015

Very pretty it is. I love seeing all the new ukes here. I'll likely never run into many of them in person.

Hippie Dribble · Jun 12, 2015

Wow Doc, you keep bringing the goods mate. Congratulations, it's truly beautiful.

Doc_J · Jun 12, 2015

Thanks folks. Here are few more pictures.

This may be only the 2nd uke I thought sounded good with Hilo strings.

Day 1 Sound Sample B-tuning with Hilo Strings:
https://app.box.com/s/jes1flu81fnuf6mkxe6vx7t0bgnqqf4k

dkcrown · Jun 12, 2015

I have to say that I have been selling off a lot of my ukes over the past year and a half. Partly because I have one son in college (with another joining him next year, yikes!) but mostly because UAS has officially left me. But Hodge, this changes everything!

What a gorgeous ukulele. Just....... perfect. There have been a few threads about Steve's ukuleles over the past couple of years, and now I can see what the hubbub is all about. Congratulations. You must be giddy with your new custom.

DownUpDave · Jun 12, 2015

Visualy this ukulele is a nice as I have seen. That last picture with the sun light and the shadows making the quilted maple glow with a 3D like shimmer. I don't know if I want to eat like marble cake or take it to bed with me. Either way I am in love. Congratulations, as Jon says you certainly keep the hits coming. WOW

coolcow · Jun 12, 2015

Wonderful uke...congratulation Hodge!!

Uncle Leroy · Jun 12, 2015

Classy looking Uke!

Recstar24 · Jun 12, 2015

Is that all maple, including the top?

Beautiful sunburst, very smooth gradation in the color shift.

Rakelele · Jun 12, 2015

Wow, you definitely know how to pick 'em (pun intended)! This might be the nicest sunburst I have ever seen on a uke. Congratulations!

mm stan · Jun 12, 2015

Aloha
Hodge, congratulations it looks amazing, happy strummings

tangimango · Jun 12, 2015

Amazing Quilted maple, with great sound.

Hippie Dribble · Jun 12, 2015

Doc_J said:
This may be only the 2nd uke I thought sounded good with Hilo strings.

That's 2 more than me Hodge!

Mind you, this sweetheart looks like it'd sound good with a couple of pairs of shoelaces.

Man I love that rosette and body purfling and binding. Almost the prettiest appointments I've ever seen. Great choices mate.

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