I am considering having a Uke built. For those that have read the thread about the historic Hawaiian Cuban Mahogany tree that had to be taken down this is related. I have made contact with the gent that is milling the cuban mahogany from that tree, and he is inquiring to the owner of the wood on making available wood in "kit" form from this tree to have a ukulele built from it from a Luthier of my choice.
Now what I need is a Luthier to consider for the project. Any reccomendations for a good luthier that would be interested in building me a uke from the cuban mahogany from this tree? I want to be fair to the builder, but disabled on a fixed income, and I am not even sure yet what the cost will be to obtain the wood (it is being looked into by the gent in Hawaii that harvested the wood), But, would like to find a luthier that will do a good job, fair price quote so I can put together a budget to have such a uke built. It will be a Soprano size.
At any rate, any recommendations?
thanks
Now what I need is a Luthier to consider for the project. Any reccomendations for a good luthier that would be interested in building me a uke from the cuban mahogany from this tree? I want to be fair to the builder, but disabled on a fixed income, and I am not even sure yet what the cost will be to obtain the wood (it is being looked into by the gent in Hawaii that harvested the wood), But, would like to find a luthier that will do a good job, fair price quote so I can put together a budget to have such a uke built. It will be a Soprano size.
At any rate, any recommendations?
thanks