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Just got my new Luis Fue De Mesquita Uke. http://lfdmguitars.ca/
Sitka Spruce Top
Cuban Mahogany B&S
Honduras Mahogany Neck
Makore Headstock Vaneer
Ebony Fret board w/ Ebony binding. Ebony Bridge
Indian Rosewood bindings
Gotoh modified tuners
Weight: 600g
Uniqueness:
Huge soundhole
Lattice bracing
Target water based lacquer (Stew Mac)
Zero Fret
Lower bout: 9.75"
Why did I go with LFDM? I wanted more of a mini-guitar sound and he has great reviews by several UU members. He also had one being made for the Montreal Guitar Show so I did not have to wait as long. He was going to let me have it after the MGS but he was afraid it could get nicked up so he sent it as soon as it was finished. What a nice guy!
His craftmenship is superb and I like the fact that the uke is shiny and smooth. Takes lots of time sanding and pore filling and I like his binding and rosette and even the slight WBW lines on the side of the fret board is unique. I particularly like the look of the colors before adding the makore vaneer to the slotted headstock
There's lots of people who say it is (lattice vs. fan) overbraced but I'm not a luthier so I'll leave it up to the experts but it has lots of overtones and is really, really loud. Also, water based lacquer takes a long time to harden so I gotta be a little careful but not too concerned since I don't gig. Adding a few scratches and dings won't bother me. Besides, it's only a uke and not a work of art!!
How does it sound? I just put on Savarez Alliance yesterday so need it to settle in but sounds good. I will do a sound sample later. ALL NEW UKES SOUNDS GOOD!!
Would I have changed anything? I wonder if I should have gone for the waverly tuners w/ ebony knobs as I like the look of ebony. Actually, I like pegheds as 16:1 gear ratio is overkill for me but pegheds don't look good on slotted.
The one thing I do miss is the complete experience with the luthier. I purchased this one after he made the body so I had say on the neck up which was sill good and Luis is very nice and engaging. One of the most enjoyable parts I had with Brad Donaldson and which is why his uke is special in that it was completely our design and he makes a killer sounding uke. However, I have little patience so that's why I also went with Luis since I wouldn't have to wait as long...Catch 22!!!
Anyways, don't want to make it too long as it's just my initial thoughts.
Just got my new Luis Fue De Mesquita Uke. http://lfdmguitars.ca/
Sitka Spruce Top
Cuban Mahogany B&S
Honduras Mahogany Neck
Makore Headstock Vaneer
Ebony Fret board w/ Ebony binding. Ebony Bridge
Indian Rosewood bindings
Gotoh modified tuners
Weight: 600g
Uniqueness:
Huge soundhole
Lattice bracing
Target water based lacquer (Stew Mac)
Zero Fret
Lower bout: 9.75"
Why did I go with LFDM? I wanted more of a mini-guitar sound and he has great reviews by several UU members. He also had one being made for the Montreal Guitar Show so I did not have to wait as long. He was going to let me have it after the MGS but he was afraid it could get nicked up so he sent it as soon as it was finished. What a nice guy!
His craftmenship is superb and I like the fact that the uke is shiny and smooth. Takes lots of time sanding and pore filling and I like his binding and rosette and even the slight WBW lines on the side of the fret board is unique. I particularly like the look of the colors before adding the makore vaneer to the slotted headstock
There's lots of people who say it is (lattice vs. fan) overbraced but I'm not a luthier so I'll leave it up to the experts but it has lots of overtones and is really, really loud. Also, water based lacquer takes a long time to harden so I gotta be a little careful but not too concerned since I don't gig. Adding a few scratches and dings won't bother me. Besides, it's only a uke and not a work of art!!
How does it sound? I just put on Savarez Alliance yesterday so need it to settle in but sounds good. I will do a sound sample later. ALL NEW UKES SOUNDS GOOD!!
Would I have changed anything? I wonder if I should have gone for the waverly tuners w/ ebony knobs as I like the look of ebony. Actually, I like pegheds as 16:1 gear ratio is overkill for me but pegheds don't look good on slotted.
The one thing I do miss is the complete experience with the luthier. I purchased this one after he made the body so I had say on the neck up which was sill good and Luis is very nice and engaging. One of the most enjoyable parts I had with Brad Donaldson and which is why his uke is special in that it was completely our design and he makes a killer sounding uke. However, I have little patience so that's why I also went with Luis since I wouldn't have to wait as long...Catch 22!!!
Anyways, don't want to make it too long as it's just my initial thoughts.
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