Black Heart Sassafras Slot Head Tenor

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Here's a wood that most likely only the Aussie's will have heard of or seen before.

Black Heart Sassafras (Atherosperma moschatum) is found in Tasmania. The patterns are caused by a staining fungus infection and produces a wide variety of coloring. It bends very easily, is virtually pore free, glues very well and finishes easily.

This one sports a Western Red Cedar top, Indian Rosewood trim, Grover 14:1 tuners, 12" Radius on fret board.

 

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• Mar 24, 2011

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She's a real beauty. What did you use for the pickguard?

 

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Wow that is just stunning!!!

 

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Incredible!!! Gorgeous. How would you describe the sound?

 

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Beautiful work Allen.

 

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wow Allen. She's a real beauty. Congratulations on the build. That sassafras is incredible. Thanks for the post mate.

 

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That is gorgeous - the cedar contrasts w/the Sassafras yet complements it as well. The book matching pattern on the back is so precise. What IS the wod for the pickguard?

 

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Exquisite Allen!

 

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That's gorgeous.. I want some black heart sassafras.

 

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Right on Allen, that looks amazing.

 

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Looks great. What are the lines on the sides?....Is that a reflection or the wood grain?

 

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*whistles* That is extremely impressive. Beautiful uke.

 

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Pretty awesome looking uke there mate. And it's nice to see someone who knows how to build a slotted head stock, one in which the strings don't rub. (Pet peeve #107)

 

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Very, very nice Allen! I've wanted to build an uke out of this wood but the sets of Black Heart I've seen the bookmatch did not seem to quite match up. I am waiting to find a nice set like what you've used here. Very sweet uke! I love the pickguard. Thank you for posting it.

 

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Such a pretty uke. Sassafras....not just fun to look at, it's fun to say. I love the subtle purfling line in the headstock and fingerboard. Beautiful finish, too.

 

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Beautiful!

 

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Yeah getting that headstock right is a real aesthete's conundrum

 

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Pete Howlett said:

Yeah getting that headstock right is a real aesthete's conundrum

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"aesthete's" - word for the day - love it!

 

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Gmoney said:

"aesthete's" - word for the day - love it!

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Yep, we'll save "conundrum" for tomorrow. (Any time Pete posts I have to head to Google.)

 

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Just one question:
How can I get mine?