GX9901
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I've been waiting for my first custom ukulele for about half a year now, and I've finally seen it's face for the first time...
I'm a happy boy...
I'm a happy boy...
Holy slotted headstock!!!
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Craig
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Boy! It's pretty! Who made it?
Howlin Hobbit
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(pssst! GX! That's the headstock, face isn't showing.)
Seriously though, I've never been excited about slotted headstocks (nothin' against 'em either) but the way the dark overlay and the lighter wood of the neck work together is pretty yummy.
And the way the tuner buttons match the lighter wood is way yummy.
So... you got any more pics?
Ukulele_Junkie
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Wow George thats awesome. That's some grade A slotted head work :music:
:music:
la_ingrit
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GX...patience is GOLD...like ur Uke!!!!!!!!!
a BEAUTY!!!!!
a BEAUTY!!!!!
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GX9901
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Hint: check the inlay at the 12th position.
(pssst! GX! That's the headstock, face isn't showing.)
Well, I've always thought the face is on the head, but that's a minor detail isn't it?
I'm waiting for more pictures as well.
Misguided Musician
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Omg!!! That is a beaut! I believe this was sent from the uke gods from the uke mojo u recieved for giving away one of urs. Congrats my man!!!
grappler
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better than mine!!!
haha
haha
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GX9901
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Thanks guys. I hope I'm not being too much of a show-off here. I'm just really excited about it after the semi-long wait (actually, 6-7 months isn't bad for a custom uke).
It's made by William King. Here are a couple more pics he's put up:
It's made by William King. Here are a couple more pics he's put up:
Ukulele Dude
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Wow, GX...that is way freakin cool...when do you get your hands on it?
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GX9901
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Haha! You know, if I was Warren Buffett, I might stage such a giveaway.
I think I should have it in hand sometime next week. I'll try to post vids with it sometime after that. I can't wait!
Keonikapila
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Holy crap! That koa made me shiver! haha...I need to start putting some money on the side and start a "Keoni's Custom Uke Fund"...can't wait to hear it, brah. Congrats!
bsting
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oh man, that is one beautiful instrument. beautiful photography too!!
Rubbertoe
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wow. i think i just crapped my pants. that's a gorgeous uke!
Bassukuguy
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I second what rubbertoe said... (its cool i have another change of pants), but that back is AMAZING! i cant wait to hear this sucker play... *sneaks into company where it is housed* HAHA!!!!
no, but seriously completely awesome.
no, but seriously completely awesome.
Very nice GX, William always seems to have very stunning curly Koa. Nice Spruce top and headstock too, but theres more to it than that.. wait till you get in your hands and marvel at the overall flawless fit, finish, and sound of the uke. looks like Worth brown strings? On our Cypress/Koa LS tenor, he used higher tension Saverez strings. 6-7 months wait time is quite fast.. my Spruce/Rosewood LS concert took longer than that. I know the feeling of waiting patiently trying to restrain the anticipation at this stage.I think I should have it in hand sometime next week. I'll try to post vids with it sometime after that. I can't wait!
NotoriousMOK
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wow thats some awesome looking work, i cant wait to see/hear it in action!
Howlin Hobbit
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Ah, it's a William King.
Well then, the best is yet to come because, beautiful as it is, it's going to sound even better.
I'd suggest you be sitting down when you first play it because your knees are going to go all weak and stuff.
Well then, the best is yet to come because, beautiful as it is, it's going to sound even better.
I'd suggest you be sitting down when you first play it because your knees are going to go all weak and stuff.
