acabooe
Well-known member
Hi everyone,
I have been learning about Ukulele making for a while now, as some of you may know.
Recently I have come to a decision about my building. As much as I like Koa, and Honduran Mahogany, I don't want to take woods from trees that are endangered such as Honduran ( Rainforest ) Mahogany, and Koa ( Sacred Hawaiian wood whose #s are shrinking ). Call me a tree hugger if you want.
I was just wondering if there is any one out there that knows of good woods that are grown in North America and that are not endangered. Obviously I want these woods to be good for ukulele making as well ( qualities such as sound, hardness, softness, bendability, looks, etc. ).
Thanks for any imput eveyone.
Aloha
Bob
I have been learning about Ukulele making for a while now, as some of you may know.
Recently I have come to a decision about my building. As much as I like Koa, and Honduran Mahogany, I don't want to take woods from trees that are endangered such as Honduran ( Rainforest ) Mahogany, and Koa ( Sacred Hawaiian wood whose #s are shrinking ). Call me a tree hugger if you want.
I was just wondering if there is any one out there that knows of good woods that are grown in North America and that are not endangered. Obviously I want these woods to be good for ukulele making as well ( qualities such as sound, hardness, softness, bendability, looks, etc. ).
Thanks for any imput eveyone.
Aloha
Bob