A few months ago, forum member agilitydog (Charlie) contacted me with an offer I couldn't refuse: a complimentary set of Ziricote for a tenor uke. Charlie had received the set from David Hurd, retired luthier and author of Left Brain Lutherie, after he made a contribution to David's charity. This was a selfless act of generosity all around, a rare commodity these days. Good on you, Charlie. You're a class act.
Here are some photos of the completed instrument. Adirondack spruce soundboard with Ziricote back and sides. Brazilian rosewood rosette and headplate. Ebony bridge and fretboard. French polish on the soundboard and Tru-Oil on the rest.
At the suggestion of one of the members of the uke-centric band Tripping Lily, I paid the favor forward by building this instrument at no charge for a young man on Cape Cod whose talent far exceeds the quality of his current ukulele.
Michael
Here are some photos of the completed instrument. Adirondack spruce soundboard with Ziricote back and sides. Brazilian rosewood rosette and headplate. Ebony bridge and fretboard. French polish on the soundboard and Tru-Oil on the rest.
At the suggestion of one of the members of the uke-centric band Tripping Lily, I paid the favor forward by building this instrument at no charge for a young man on Cape Cod whose talent far exceeds the quality of his current ukulele.
Michael
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