Ukador
Well-known member
Hello everybody,
I've just received a sweet little La Foley Ukulele from a member of this board.
I am amazed by everything this Uke has to offer. The look, the weight (only 290 gramms) and of course, most importantly, the tone.
I am quite sure that Mr. George La Foley used mahogany for the top and the neck but I am not so sure about the used wood for the sides and the back.
The colour tells me mahogany but the grain reminds me of walnut and redwood. It would make sense that he used mahogany too but if it is mahogany I've never seen mahogany looking like this. Those light spots could come from a water damage and those lines might be signs of old cracking wood?
Maybe someone of you can help me with this issue.
Thank you in advance
Daniel/Ukador
I've just received a sweet little La Foley Ukulele from a member of this board.
I am amazed by everything this Uke has to offer. The look, the weight (only 290 gramms) and of course, most importantly, the tone.
I am quite sure that Mr. George La Foley used mahogany for the top and the neck but I am not so sure about the used wood for the sides and the back.
The colour tells me mahogany but the grain reminds me of walnut and redwood. It would make sense that he used mahogany too but if it is mahogany I've never seen mahogany looking like this. Those light spots could come from a water damage and those lines might be signs of old cracking wood?
Maybe someone of you can help me with this issue.
Thank you in advance
Daniel/Ukador