This summer I was privileged to have the Kinnard Road Trip Uke (RTU) come to my place for a couple weeks. The RTU was topped with Engleman Spruce and EIR back and sides weighing in at just over 18 ounces (super lightweight). It was special in every way. I have been thinking about a Kinnard for myself ever since.
If your are thinking about having a uke made you should check John out on his website.
I have been working with Kevin for the last week or so going over the specs and picking woods. Now it's game time! The build has begun in earnest. Hope you enjoy the journey.
Kinnard Series 3 Tenor Ukulele
Western Red Cedar top
Walnut back, sides and neck
Curly Koa binding (body, neck and headstock)
Ebony fretboard, bridge and headplate
13 frets to the body
Abalone rosette and purfling
Slotted headstock with Gotoh tuners
And today's pics:
The wood (some nice medullary rays in that Walnut)
Kevin wrote the build sheet and John is checking it twice
Slicing the top from the Cedar billet. Love those glasses!
More to come. This is going to be fun!
If your are thinking about having a uke made you should check John out on his website.
I have been working with Kevin for the last week or so going over the specs and picking woods. Now it's game time! The build has begun in earnest. Hope you enjoy the journey.
Kinnard Series 3 Tenor Ukulele
Western Red Cedar top
Walnut back, sides and neck
Curly Koa binding (body, neck and headstock)
Ebony fretboard, bridge and headplate
13 frets to the body
Abalone rosette and purfling
Slotted headstock with Gotoh tuners
And today's pics:
The wood (some nice medullary rays in that Walnut)
Kevin wrote the build sheet and John is checking it twice
Slicing the top from the Cedar billet. Love those glasses!
More to come. This is going to be fun!
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