Stevelele
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For my 100th post, I reviewed a custom brazilian rosewood and curly/flamed port orford cedar mya moe tenor classic with gloss polyester finish that I received a few months back. This is one of the finest instruments I've ever laid hands on and remains in 100% perfect condition. You will not find a scratch on it. Here is my written review: http://www.ukuleleunderground.com/f...an-Rosewood-and-Curly-Port-Orford-Cedar-Tenor
You can see the specs here: http://www.myamoeukuleles.com/uketracker.php?trackingNumber=599&submit=Track
And here is my video review: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kS4m...xt=C3a1ae88UDOEgsToPDskKTnHDtplNwHu8zKKJ0TiVd
Although I have not played it much (for fear that I would damage it), the sound has gotten demonstrably better. At the time I rated the sound a 9.5. I would probably increase the rating now to a 9.8, and would only put it below a Moore Bettah, and an argument could be made that it is equal to or even superior in some categories to the Moore Bettah--I would certainly respect that viewpoint, although I still think that nothing beats a Moore Bettah. It has the twang of a vintage Martin, the articulateness of a Moore Bettah, the boom of a Compass Rose and the sweetness of a Collings.
With respect to the overall construction, I gave it a 9.5 at the time, but again, it does not have a single flaw and is built with absolute perfection. I only gave it less than a 10 because it does not have the intricacy of a Moore Bettah and a Devine, but that is hardly a criticism.
When Gordon and Char were making it, they marveled at the beauty of the one-of-a kind Brazilian rosewood that I acquired (take a look at the wood grain--you will not find another one like it--when I first found the wood for the back and sides, even Eric Devine remarked on what a beautiful set it is). And when Gordon shipped it to me, he told me before I received it that he usually doesn't comment on a uke before the buyer receives it, but that in this case, he couldn't help it, and putting aside the obvious physical beauty, described the sound as "magnificent" and called the uke "a cannon" with a "broad spectrum" that will only get better and better.
The uke is in perfect condition, and simply put, it is an heirloom. I am selling it because I need the money for some pressing business, but I can't let this go without someone paying fair value for it. The uke cost $2200 plus $60 shipping/insurance. I will sell it shipped and insured for $2000. Because it is Brazilian Rosewood, I can only sell in the CONUS.
Give this ukulele the great home it richly deserves.
Mya Moe has been sold--Pepe still available
I am also considering selling this Pepe Romero Brazilian Rosewood/Spruce top tenor instead. Here is my review:
http://www.ukuleleunderground.com/f...omero-Brazilian-Rosewood-and-Spruce-top-Tenor
and here is a photo
You can see the specs here: http://www.myamoeukuleles.com/uketracker.php?trackingNumber=599&submit=Track
And here is my video review: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kS4m...xt=C3a1ae88UDOEgsToPDskKTnHDtplNwHu8zKKJ0TiVd
Although I have not played it much (for fear that I would damage it), the sound has gotten demonstrably better. At the time I rated the sound a 9.5. I would probably increase the rating now to a 9.8, and would only put it below a Moore Bettah, and an argument could be made that it is equal to or even superior in some categories to the Moore Bettah--I would certainly respect that viewpoint, although I still think that nothing beats a Moore Bettah. It has the twang of a vintage Martin, the articulateness of a Moore Bettah, the boom of a Compass Rose and the sweetness of a Collings.
With respect to the overall construction, I gave it a 9.5 at the time, but again, it does not have a single flaw and is built with absolute perfection. I only gave it less than a 10 because it does not have the intricacy of a Moore Bettah and a Devine, but that is hardly a criticism.
When Gordon and Char were making it, they marveled at the beauty of the one-of-a kind Brazilian rosewood that I acquired (take a look at the wood grain--you will not find another one like it--when I first found the wood for the back and sides, even Eric Devine remarked on what a beautiful set it is). And when Gordon shipped it to me, he told me before I received it that he usually doesn't comment on a uke before the buyer receives it, but that in this case, he couldn't help it, and putting aside the obvious physical beauty, described the sound as "magnificent" and called the uke "a cannon" with a "broad spectrum" that will only get better and better.
The uke is in perfect condition, and simply put, it is an heirloom. I am selling it because I need the money for some pressing business, but I can't let this go without someone paying fair value for it. The uke cost $2200 plus $60 shipping/insurance. I will sell it shipped and insured for $2000. Because it is Brazilian Rosewood, I can only sell in the CONUS.
Give this ukulele the great home it richly deserves.
Mya Moe has been sold--Pepe still available
I am also considering selling this Pepe Romero Brazilian Rosewood/Spruce top tenor instead. Here is my review:
http://www.ukuleleunderground.com/f...omero-Brazilian-Rosewood-and-Spruce-top-Tenor
and here is a photo
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