Ukulele Eddie
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Yesterday I took delivery of this wonderful tenor from Joji Yoshida. It's been a pleasure getting to know Joji through the Luthiers for a Cause: Voice of the Luthier project.
This instrument also features two other project participants: Rodgers Tuners and Harvey Leach Inlay. These custom, made-to-order tuners are not only unbelievably gorgeous, they are significantly smoother than any other tuners I have ever tried. I'm very impressed.
And, of course, to have an inlay by the Master inlay artist Harvey Leach, even if it's a relatively simple one, is pretty sweet.
Because of these connections to the project, this will always have a special meaning for me. The fact that the tone is exceptional makes it all the more special to me.
* Lucky Strike Redwood top
* Brazilian Rosewood body
* Rodgers custom-engraved tuners, engraved to match the headstock inlay
* Canadian big leaf maple neck
* Maple rosette
* MOP front and back
* Harvey Leach torch inlay on headstock
* Jojo Yoshida 12th fret inlay
The uke is currently strung with Oasis Brights and tuned Linear C. Here's a quick sound sample ("dry") with three snippets:
https://soundcloud.com/ukulele-eddie/joji-yoshida-oasis-brights
And a few pics:
This instrument also features two other project participants: Rodgers Tuners and Harvey Leach Inlay. These custom, made-to-order tuners are not only unbelievably gorgeous, they are significantly smoother than any other tuners I have ever tried. I'm very impressed.
And, of course, to have an inlay by the Master inlay artist Harvey Leach, even if it's a relatively simple one, is pretty sweet.
Because of these connections to the project, this will always have a special meaning for me. The fact that the tone is exceptional makes it all the more special to me.
* Lucky Strike Redwood top
* Brazilian Rosewood body
* Rodgers custom-engraved tuners, engraved to match the headstock inlay
* Canadian big leaf maple neck
* Maple rosette
* MOP front and back
* Harvey Leach torch inlay on headstock
* Jojo Yoshida 12th fret inlay
The uke is currently strung with Oasis Brights and tuned Linear C. Here's a quick sound sample ("dry") with three snippets:
https://soundcloud.com/ukulele-eddie/joji-yoshida-oasis-brights
And a few pics:
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