sequoia
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Here is my latest and greatest tenor uke effort. The (almost but not quite) "perfect ukulele". The best thing about this uke is that it didn't fight me, but just came together (well mostly came together to be totally honest if you understand).
I also want to say here that this ukeule is not for sale and I am just posting here as a builder for other player/builders out there and not as some sort of advertisement.
An Oregon myrtle top (California bay laurel) which was braced light (standard 3 fan) and "floating" with no butts about it. I built this uke to sound good to my ear which means sweet sustain and good mids. I mostly succeeded although the thing is only a day old. I notice that I need to damp a bit while playing as it rings. No problem and the good thing is that the ring isn't wolfy but is nice and sweet. Really the question is how is this thing gonna hold up over the years. Only time will tell. Meanwhile I'm in player heaven.
The chatoyance on the myrtle is unbelievable. I love this wood. Photos don't do it justice.
I definitely went overboard with the bling, but hey, I like bling. Flash is good. I think the gold machine tuners have to go though. A little too much don't you think? Not only are they way too gaudy but they weigh too much and over balance the instrument. Gonna swap out for some better tuners later.
Beau, you are safe. Note the splice. Doh! I can't do it! I am not perfect! (maple/ebony/maple/rosewood against mahogany).
Bound fretboard and burled walnut peghead.
I also want to say here that this ukeule is not for sale and I am just posting here as a builder for other player/builders out there and not as some sort of advertisement.
An Oregon myrtle top (California bay laurel) which was braced light (standard 3 fan) and "floating" with no butts about it. I built this uke to sound good to my ear which means sweet sustain and good mids. I mostly succeeded although the thing is only a day old. I notice that I need to damp a bit while playing as it rings. No problem and the good thing is that the ring isn't wolfy but is nice and sweet. Really the question is how is this thing gonna hold up over the years. Only time will tell. Meanwhile I'm in player heaven.
The chatoyance on the myrtle is unbelievable. I love this wood. Photos don't do it justice.
I definitely went overboard with the bling, but hey, I like bling. Flash is good. I think the gold machine tuners have to go though. A little too much don't you think? Not only are they way too gaudy but they weigh too much and over balance the instrument. Gonna swap out for some better tuners later.
Beau, you are safe. Note the splice. Doh! I can't do it! I am not perfect! (maple/ebony/maple/rosewood against mahogany).
Bound fretboard and burled walnut peghead.