Mahogany soprano ukulele luthiers

fabioponta · Aug 28, 2011

Hello everybody, I'm looking for a luthier to make traditional mahogany soprano ukulele. The ones I found was Mike Dasilva, but he don't answer my emails from Brazil.
I have an Black Bear mahogany soprano, that was great, but I'm search for a diferent tone, a little more punch or loud.
Someone has a mahogany soprano from Mike Pereira to give info about? I've had the new Martin (S-O and S-1), but I was not impressed. I cannot test any vintage Martin for sale, and Collings not makes sopranos yet...

Maybe you know some lesser-known luthier who can help!

Dan Uke · Aug 28, 2011

fabioponta said:
Hello everybody, I'm looking for a luthier to make traditional mahogany soprano ukulele. The ones I found was Mike Dasilva, but he don't answer my emails from Brazil.
I have an Black Bear mahogany soprano, that was great, but I'm search for a diferent tone, a little more punch or loud.
Someone has a mahogany soprano from Mike Pereira to give info about? I've had the new Martin (S-O and S-1), but I was not impressed. I cannot test any vintage Martin for sale, and Collings not makes sopranos yet...

Maybe you know some lesser-known luthier who can help!

You can ask Bradford (UU Name)...Well respected and he's made a vintage Kumulae before. He isn't tied to one mold, so he might be your answer.

fabioponta · Aug 28, 2011

Thanks for remember me about Bradford: I'm in your waiting list to December or January: The Bradford pineapples are amazing, and I don't know about your standart soprano.

hmgberg · Aug 28, 2011

How about Ken Timms or Pete Howlett?

saltytri · Aug 28, 2011

My Mike Pereira tenor (mahogany back and sides with cedar top) is very loud and punchy.

Here is his web site:

http://mpukuleles.com/home.html

hmgberg · Aug 28, 2011

I would also recommend Joel Eckhaus, Earnest Instruments:

http://www.earnestinstruments.com/ukuleles.html

fabioponta · Aug 28, 2011

Wow, more 3 great options to look: I will send some emais for these luthiers: thanks hmgberg!

Kanaka916 · Aug 29, 2011

fabioponta said:
Hello everybody, I'm looking for a luthier to make traditional mahogany soprano ukulele. The ones I found was Mike Dasilva, but he don't answer my emails from Brazil.
I have an Black Bear mahogany soprano, that was great, but I'm search for a diferent tone, a little more punch or loud.
Someone has a mahogany soprano from Mike Pereira to give info about? I've had the new Martin (S-O and S-1), but I was not impressed. I cannot test any vintage Martin for sale, and Collings not makes sopranos yet...

Maybe you know some lesser-known luthier who can help!

Please check the Custom Builder's List and the 808 Builders List . . .

fabioponta · Aug 29, 2011

Thanks Kanaka916, I know this great list: now I found the email from Pete Howlett. I just opened this topic because I thought the opinion of our UU friends could optimize the search, since not all luthiers make sopranos traditional models, and not everyone who has this particular model has videos on youtube for a demo at least. Mahalo!

Doc_J · Aug 29, 2011

fabioponta said:
Hello everybody, I'm looking for a luthier to make traditional mahogany soprano ukulele. The ones I found was Mike Dasilva, but he don't answer my emails from Brazil.
I have an Black Bear mahogany soprano, that was great, but I'm search for a diferent tone, a little more punch or loud.
Someone has a mahogany soprano from Mike Pereira to give info about? I've had the new Martin (S-O and S-1), but I was not impressed. I cannot test any vintage Martin for sale, and Collings not makes sopranos yet...

Maybe you know some lesser-known luthier who can help!

Joe Eckhaus of Earnest Instruments. I have one of Joe's mahogany concerts (Palomino). It's pretty darn punchy, loud, and nicely built. I assume his mahogany sopranos would be punchy too.

Uke Republic · Aug 29, 2011

LoPrinzi makes fantastic mahogany instruments. They offer custom options too.
Ko'olau makes not only koa wood instruments but also mahogany.

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