One year ago today, Chuck Moore was kind enough to put me on his build list. And this is what arrived yesterday. As you can see, it was well worth the wait. The pictures don't come close to doing it justice. The Gold MOP in the inlays just shimmer as the light refracts off it.
Five years ago I went through a bitter divorce that completely turned my life upside down. It was an emotional and financial roller coaster that I wouldn't wish on anyone. But every cloud has a silver lining, and for me there turned out to be many.
One positive that came out of the many negatives was deciding to learn how to play the ukulele. It has canged my life. So when it came time to decide on a theme for my custom, it had to be the Phoenix. Rising up from the ashes. And according to lore, the Phoenix was blessed with a beautiful song. The perfect choice for one of Chuck's ukes.
I found the image and Chuck took it from there. The rosette was all Chuck, one of his most challeging ever.
My only disappointment is that the process is now over. It has been something that I have looked forward to for a long time. Those who have had a custom ukulele built before will understand that the journey itself is a big part of the experience. As many have said before me, Chuck has been fantastic to work with. Along the way we discovered that we shared many things in common, including birthdays and a wise-ass sense of humor.
Thanks Chuck. Nobody else can do what you do.
Five years ago I went through a bitter divorce that completely turned my life upside down. It was an emotional and financial roller coaster that I wouldn't wish on anyone. But every cloud has a silver lining, and for me there turned out to be many.
One positive that came out of the many negatives was deciding to learn how to play the ukulele. It has canged my life. So when it came time to decide on a theme for my custom, it had to be the Phoenix. Rising up from the ashes. And according to lore, the Phoenix was blessed with a beautiful song. The perfect choice for one of Chuck's ukes.
I found the image and Chuck took it from there. The rosette was all Chuck, one of his most challeging ever.
My only disappointment is that the process is now over. It has been something that I have looked forward to for a long time. Those who have had a custom ukulele built before will understand that the journey itself is a big part of the experience. As many have said before me, Chuck has been fantastic to work with. Along the way we discovered that we shared many things in common, including birthdays and a wise-ass sense of humor.
Thanks Chuck. Nobody else can do what you do.