The "Luthier Appreciation Thread!"

UkeToaster · Jun 5, 2011

It's pretty simple: We love luthiers!!!

So:
1. Give a shout out to your favorite luthier!
2. Post a pic of their work, whether it's yours or not.
3. Post something about them and/or their website!

Also, if YOU are a luthier, give us a show and tell of your work

We love ukes, and without luthiers they're wouldn't be quality ones.

Nuprin · Jun 5, 2011

I've had the fortune of getting ukes from a few amazing luthiers...Gordon and Char Mayer of Mya Moe, Mike Pereira of MP Ukuleles, and Jerry Hoffman of Boat Paddle Ukuleles.

1. Got to give a shout out to my favorite though...Mr. Chuck Moore of Moore Bettah Ukes.

2. My Moore Bettah:

3. Check out his video page for some sound samples...I'm just below Matt Dahlberg aka the Jumping Flea.

Susie A · Jun 5, 2011

Oh two come to mind .. I think the Boat Paddles are wondermous!

and the Mya Moe Reso .. swoon!

UkeToaster · Jun 5, 2011

Wow Susie! Those are beautiful!!! The guys over at Mya-moe are very good at what they do, thanks for the posts!

Susie A · Jun 5, 2011

UkeToaster said:
Wow Susie! Those are beautiful!!! The guys over at Mya-moe are very good at what they do, thanks for the posts!

I think Russ makes the best looking reso ... way outta my price range.

UkeToaster · Jun 5, 2011

That thing looks incredible ^^!

Keep 'em coming people, ya know you want to

Laouik · Jun 5, 2011

This'll hardly be unexpected from me after the last week

Luis Feu de Mesquita, for his Amigo ukes. He only makes a handful every year.

He's an absolute gentleman and will spend a lot of time talking, sharing. I had the privilege of meeting him in his workshop.

There's rumour that the last unsold Amigo (a cutaway version) may be purchased from him very soon by another member of UU... what have I started?!

I'm still completely blown away by it. I'm getting used to the larger tenor nexk (only played soprano before) and will post better videos soon.

UkeToaster · Jun 5, 2011

Wow laouik! That uke really gives off a mariachi-vibe. Love it!

Laouik · Jun 5, 2011

UkeToaster said:
Wow laouik! That uke really gives off a mariachi-vibe. Love it!

It's a Maccaferri-style body.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selmer_guitar

Susie A · Jun 5, 2011

Laouik said:
snip ... ?!

I'm still completely blown away by it. I'm getting used to the larger tenor nexk (only played soprano before) and will post better videos soon.

What a beauty! I like. I am waiting on a Sailor Uke

It is a tenor too. I was so worried that I wouldn't like it, so I got a Lanikai S-T so I could be getting used to it. I am really enjoying a tenor. Thank goodness!

Laouik · Jun 5, 2011

Susie A said:
What a beauty! I like. I am waiting on a Sailor Uke It is a tenor too. I was so worried that I wouldn't like it, so I got a Lanikai S-T so I could be getting used to it. I am really enjoying a tenor. Thank goodness!

Thank you. It's stunning.

But best of all is how it plays!!

I moved up to the tenor mostly for the fretboard. Being 6'5", my pinky finger is larger than most women's index finger... so you can imagine.

GX9901 · Jun 5, 2011

Of the luthiers I've actually gotten instruments from, my favorites are William King and Dave Means (Glyph). The ukes I got from these guys are far and away my favorites:

William King long-scale tenor & long-scale concert

Glyph mezzo-soprano

I will say I really like the way Char & Gordon (and now Aaron Keim) at Mya-Moe runs their operation and the huge amount of information they provide their customers. As far as that goes, they are tops.

Landshark · Jun 5, 2011

Well I have to start with my first uke a custom Kanile'a tenor, it got everything started

Then I wanted something kind of different so i ordered a Black & White Ebony lap Steel tenor from Mya-Moe, i cannot say enough good things about what a pleasure it was to work with Char and Gordon,

And finally my Moore Bettah tenor an absolute dream uke made by Chuck Moore, I could not be happier, Chuck is just so wonderful to work with and the instruments he produces are a work of art.

UkeToaster · Jun 5, 2011

Wow That moore bettah is a dream, thinking about how that thing plays give me chills!

UkeToaster · May 31, 2012

BUMP!

Bringing this thread back to life!!

Nixon · May 31, 2012

My Pete Howlett. Doubt I'll ever find a nicer uke than this.

UkeToaster · May 31, 2012

wowza ^ i really like the concave part!

gyosh · May 31, 2012

Wow. I can't wait to get my custom and join this thread. Be back in ten months?

Nixon · May 31, 2012

UkeToaster said:
wowza ^ i really like the concave part!

Based on Nick Benjamin's "Benjamin Scoop" http://www.benjaminguitars.co.uk/

Wanted a cutaway but never been too keen on the look of cutaway ukuleles. The scoop was the best semi-cutaway I could think of and it looked stunning once done.

UkeToaster · Jun 1, 2012

^definitely original and unique!

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