And reals nice, too. I posted ages ago about my Oahu trip, and I'd hoped to visit Mike while I was there. My friends took me to Kaneohe [oh, my god, such a beautiful place!!] to visit Mike's shop. Good thing they brought knitting, because I was in for more than an hour. Here's why:
One-of-a-kind shimmery purple Pineapple Sunday. Mike told me who this was made for, but of course I'm gapping it now.
I grabbed this off the wall next:
and fell in love. Who wouldn't love a Ko'olau tenor? Esp after just having driven over the Ko'olau mountains for the first time!
But it was too rich for my blood, so I channeled Ukulelezo and thought: Pono tenor! Did Mike have any?
He did. Strung low G.
Look at that sexy ebony back.
Yes, I bought it, for a great price. Mike set it up with humidifiers and a great case and I was on my way.
It sounds so deep and yummy, and nothing like my other ukes, which was pretty much the point. It's also a huge stretch for my hands, but already I'm getting a little better with each practice session. This one will be getting a strap button installed soon.
Just wanted to send a Canadian shoutout to Mike -- Mahalo!
One-of-a-kind shimmery purple Pineapple Sunday. Mike told me who this was made for, but of course I'm gapping it now.
I grabbed this off the wall next:
and fell in love. Who wouldn't love a Ko'olau tenor? Esp after just having driven over the Ko'olau mountains for the first time!
But it was too rich for my blood, so I channeled Ukulelezo and thought: Pono tenor! Did Mike have any?
He did. Strung low G.
Look at that sexy ebony back.
Yes, I bought it, for a great price. Mike set it up with humidifiers and a great case and I was on my way.
It sounds so deep and yummy, and nothing like my other ukes, which was pretty much the point. It's also a huge stretch for my hands, but already I'm getting a little better with each practice session. This one will be getting a strap button installed soon.
Just wanted to send a Canadian shoutout to Mike -- Mahalo!