Maple Tenor "Rosanna"

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It's been a while since I've posted here. Last year some time I received this super Maple that I finally put into use this week.

The panels were big enough for one-piece top and back, and rather than deal with joinery and center lines and all those pesky details, I went ahead with the one piece look. I've done it with spruce a number of times, but this is the first go round with maple.

(Ed. Note: yes there is a center line reference, just not a glue line that represents it to the world)

you can see more info and pictures at:

www.newwaveukulele.com
 

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Maple top? I have never played a maple top except for laminates. Wonder how it will sound, I bet nice.
 
nice stuff
 
Very very pretty wood. Just hope you can avoid the urge to dye it blue or green. Flamed maple has that effect on some people. lol
 
Two becoming one...

I put the finishing touches on the neck carve today as well as fit the neck to the body.
 

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Hi Eric. I`m Ross. That maple is amazing. Will look a stunning instrument when complete.
 
She's in finish this week curing is slow due to the weird weather, whats up with this SoCal cold weather.

A little detail work on Thursday morning and this one is off to the California Ukulele Academy for a weekend retreat.
 

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