NUD: J. Rieck Torrefied Spruce/Sapele 16" Concert

Ukulele Eddie

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Yesterday I received the J. Rieck 16" Concert I commissioned from Josh. I'm pretty spoiled with the ukes that I have and even still this one has me going "Oh, Wow!" out of the gate. I'll do a full review with sound sample after I spend more time with this new beauty.

Check out the figuring in that sapele! I don't know if it's already taken or not, but I believe Josh has one more set of this gorgeous wood.

Key specs:


  • Torrefied Sitka Spruce Top
  • Sapele Body with Side Soundport
  • 16" Scale Length
  • Philippine Mahogany Neck
  • Ebony Fretboard and String-thru Bridge
  • Gotoh Tuners
  • Florentine Cutaway





 
WOW! That's all the comment that is necessary, Eddie.

Use it well.
 
Ok that looks kinda nice.......UNDERSTATEMENT of the year. Just gorgeous Eddie, a work of art.
 
Thanks for the pictures and update. Another gorgeous uke from Josh Rieck ! Great composition of woods and features.
That is probably the prettiest Sapele wood I have seen. Congrats!

Would love to hear how this one sounds with the Torrefied wood.
 
Holy cow! That's a 10.5! congrats....really....
 
Wow. Love the Bb sound. So warm and smoooooth. This seems almost a "short scale tenor" than a true concert?
 
Thanks, @DownUpDave and @JimHanks.

Dave, LOL, hopefully Kevin doesn't bar me. I can't imagine a future without more Kinnards in it!
 
All of those features and unique design packed into a concert-sized ukulele. Just amazing! "Gorgeous" is too mild a description.
 
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