New Uke Day - mahogany concert by Kif Wood

Hi, all.

I'm taking a break from playing right now to post this...Today was a momentous day, one for which I have been waiting since February. I'd been dreaming of a custom uke for a little while, but knew that the usual suspects were a world away from what I could justify.

I was at a music session I frequent when a luthier I'd never heard of came up in discussion. I emailed him, and he was only too pleased to honour my request for a reasonably priced solid mahogany concert ukulele.

I think it's safe to say Kif outdid himself...most of the wood used in the instrument originally came from a local church, which closed about thirteen years ago. That makes it no less than 100 years old.

Sound sample to follow, but for now - enjoy the pics!









When the light is better tomorrow, I will attempt a better shot of the middle piece of the neck. 200 year old Cuban mahogany, with diagonal striping to die for.

Excuse me whilst I get heady on mahogany...

Look forward to hearing you play it, Casey!

Very cool looking ukulele. I like that it is not overly decorated.

I'm so happy for you! I wish my first uke day could hurry up and come. Now my UAS is killing me. I'm looking forward to hearing it. Enjoy.
Cassie

Forgot to mention the fretboard. Kif used ziricote, which is beautiful..

Congratulations Shady Wilbury!

Interesting shape, I like it! Congratulations, may you enjoy the new baby for a long time!

Wow, very cool. Congrats on finding it!

I really like the looks of that uke and, after hearing your SOTU #187, I love the way it sounds. Congratulations!