pulelehua
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Mike just started the build yesterday. Contrary to some others on this forum who seem to order customs like I change my pants , I have sweated and fretted over this. Mike has been really great to work with. Patient. Unassuming. He has a way of offering suggestions and opinions which never seem overbearing, and he always tries to be accommodating. He's also very upfront when an idea just won't fly with him, and even offers the names of competitors who might be able to help. It has really been a very nice process.
So, the specs:
Solid Zebrawood top, back and sides
Longneck soprano, pineapple body
Neck width +1/8" (for just that bit more room on fiddly chords)
"Nuprin" style neck (he very kindly has allowed me to "borrow" his design)
Ebony binding, fretboard, headstock and butt wedge
Curly maple fretboard inlays, pinstriping on fretboard
Custom Honu petroglyph inlay on headstock in curly maple
K&K Passive pickup (didn't want the fuss of active)
Strap button
I was looking for a nice, clear, bright sound out of a 1-wood ukulele, and Zebrawood seemed the exotic way to go. Looked into Tasmanian Blackhearted Sassafrass, but it was tough to source. When I suggested Zebrawood, Mike said he had a supplier.
I still have yet to make a final headstock decision, but I think everything else is in hand.
Here is a pic of the first cuts. Mmm, Zebrawood.
So, the specs:
Solid Zebrawood top, back and sides
Longneck soprano, pineapple body
Neck width +1/8" (for just that bit more room on fiddly chords)
"Nuprin" style neck (he very kindly has allowed me to "borrow" his design)
Ebony binding, fretboard, headstock and butt wedge
Curly maple fretboard inlays, pinstriping on fretboard
Custom Honu petroglyph inlay on headstock in curly maple
K&K Passive pickup (didn't want the fuss of active)
Strap button
I was looking for a nice, clear, bright sound out of a 1-wood ukulele, and Zebrawood seemed the exotic way to go. Looked into Tasmanian Blackhearted Sassafrass, but it was tough to source. When I suggested Zebrawood, Mike said he had a supplier.
I still have yet to make a final headstock decision, but I think everything else is in hand.
Here is a pic of the first cuts. Mmm, Zebrawood.