Redwood & Pau Ferro Tenor

Jason Wolverton · Nov 9, 2013

Here's a video of my latest tenor ukulele. It's old redwood and pau ferro back and sides.

The uke has 20 frets, so I had to include that note in the arrangement... just for kicks.

The tune is Luis Bonfa's Manha de Carnival. The song is hauntingly beautiful and a little sad, so my arrangement is free and melodic. I included some video shot on lonely beaches in my home town of Laguna Beach.

Hope you enjoy it-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuxMvqcPoYg&feature=youtu.be

hawaii 50 · Nov 9, 2013

Very nice Jason.....

janthony1 · Nov 10, 2013

Beautiful playing and beautiful ukulele!

Jason Wolverton · Nov 10, 2013

Thanks very much, guys!

Jason Wolverton · Nov 14, 2013

Here are some photos of the uke from the video.

Michael Smith · Nov 14, 2013

That's a beauty Jason. Pau Ferro is a very underused wood. It's beautiful, and inexpensive and compares with well with any rosewood.

dofthesea · Nov 14, 2013

Looks beautiful. I really like the warm tones.

Jason Wolverton · Nov 14, 2013

Thanks, Michael and dofthesea,

xyz · Nov 14, 2013

Beautiful tune, beautiful uke ! bravo !

PhilUSAFRet · Nov 15, 2013

Sweet, Nice combination of warmth and bell-like tones

Jason Wolverton · Nov 15, 2013

Thanks xyz, and Phil.

Since I'm a classical guitarist (and primarily a classical guitar builder) I tend to want sounds that lend themselves to fingerstyle type playing.

Stevelele · Nov 15, 2013

For those of you who are wondering, this uke is 100% uke. It's not a mini classical guitar. It has an impressive punch..and is smooth and resonant. I have purchased vintage Martin tenors online hoping that I would get a sound like this but never did. This is a great uke

Jason Wolverton said:
Thanks xyz, and Phil.

Since I'm a classical guitarist (and primarily a classical guitar builder) I tend to want sounds that lend themselves to fingerstyle type playing.

Ukulele Eddie · Nov 16, 2013

Very nice looking uke and great song to show off it's excellent sound. Definitely seems like a great value in his ukes. Will be keeping an eye on yet another luthier's web site...

hmgberg · Jan 5, 2014

Beautiful arrangement! What a lovely sounding ukulele! Very impressive!

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