I’iwi “Gold Master” Bearclaw Spruce Koa Tenor
This is the premier model offered by I’iwi Ukuleles, and it comes with a couple of upgrades - Waverly open back tuners with Ebony knobs, and an Ameritage Silver Ukulele Hard Case. These custom built, “Gold Master” ukuleles by luthier Charlie Fukuba of Makakilo, Oahu, Hawaii seem to sell for between $3500 and $4000 on the used market, without including the $500 to $600 for the Waverly tuners and Ameritage case.
This I’iwi has Master Grade Bear Claw soundboard/top and Gorgeous Master Grade Curly Hawaiian Koa and Bubinga wood on back and sides. It is not only stunning, but has an incredibly sweet sound. This tenor has an amazing voice with the Bearclaw Spruce and 3 hole porting which results in added clarity with projection, sustain and accentuated bass notes for the player and the listener. This is what a custom build is all about.
This I’iwi has a radiused instrument grade Gabon Ebony fretboard, Ebony bridge, 3 Abalone rosettes and matching Abalone top purfling, Ebony top and back binding, Abalone position diamonds, Honduran Mahogany neck with graphite composite rod, inlayed I’iwi bird and Hawaiian flowers on the headstock, and a hand rubbed gloss finish. It also has the original plastic strum protector Charlie puts on softer wood soundboards covering the top 1/3 of the soundboard. Currently strung with Worth Brown Low G strings. I am also including an Oasis humidifier.
I bought this tenor from the original owner who owned it from 2013 until I bought it in October 2017. The original owner and I have always kept this ukulele humidified and extremely well cared for. It is in perfect condition, there are no cracks or separations. It has never needed; nor had any repairs. PLEASE NOTE: If you look at the lower 2/3’s of the top from an angle you will see a number of tiny, tiny scratches in the Bearclaw spruce wood. They are not visible when you look at the top, unless you angle it just so, but I want you to know it is not brand new. Although it does have these marks on the top, I couldn’t find any anywhere else. More photos available on request.
This ukulele did not seem to have had much play when I got it, and it has not seen much play with me. I just seem to have a good case of UAS. This was just 1 of many ukuleles I have purchased so far.
Selling because I am on the list to get a DeVine tenor ukulele built for me.
This is the premier model offered by I’iwi Ukuleles, and it comes with a couple of upgrades - Waverly open back tuners with Ebony knobs, and an Ameritage Silver Ukulele Hard Case. These custom built, “Gold Master” ukuleles by luthier Charlie Fukuba of Makakilo, Oahu, Hawaii seem to sell for between $3500 and $4000 on the used market, without including the $500 to $600 for the Waverly tuners and Ameritage case.
This I’iwi has Master Grade Bear Claw soundboard/top and Gorgeous Master Grade Curly Hawaiian Koa and Bubinga wood on back and sides. It is not only stunning, but has an incredibly sweet sound. This tenor has an amazing voice with the Bearclaw Spruce and 3 hole porting which results in added clarity with projection, sustain and accentuated bass notes for the player and the listener. This is what a custom build is all about.
This I’iwi has a radiused instrument grade Gabon Ebony fretboard, Ebony bridge, 3 Abalone rosettes and matching Abalone top purfling, Ebony top and back binding, Abalone position diamonds, Honduran Mahogany neck with graphite composite rod, inlayed I’iwi bird and Hawaiian flowers on the headstock, and a hand rubbed gloss finish. It also has the original plastic strum protector Charlie puts on softer wood soundboards covering the top 1/3 of the soundboard. Currently strung with Worth Brown Low G strings. I am also including an Oasis humidifier.
I bought this tenor from the original owner who owned it from 2013 until I bought it in October 2017. The original owner and I have always kept this ukulele humidified and extremely well cared for. It is in perfect condition, there are no cracks or separations. It has never needed; nor had any repairs. PLEASE NOTE: If you look at the lower 2/3’s of the top from an angle you will see a number of tiny, tiny scratches in the Bearclaw spruce wood. They are not visible when you look at the top, unless you angle it just so, but I want you to know it is not brand new. Although it does have these marks on the top, I couldn’t find any anywhere else. More photos available on request.
This ukulele did not seem to have had much play when I got it, and it has not seen much play with me. I just seem to have a good case of UAS. This was just 1 of many ukuleles I have purchased so far.
Selling because I am on the list to get a DeVine tenor ukulele built for me.
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