E-Lo Roberts
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Special thanks to Dominator, Chuck, and Pete for taking time out of their schedules to answer my humble questions on this and other builds.
Here are some specs on the completed tenor.
Koa top with paua abalone rosette
Rosewood back and sides
Curly koa and maple binding used for top and back
One piece Mahogany bolt-on neck with carbon fiber struss rod
17” scale joined to the body at the 14th fret
19 frets total
Figured Cocobolo fingerboard with paua abalone dots
Bound neck: curly koa and maple
Koa and Cocobolo peghead overlay over
maple veneer with paua abalone "E" logo
Kamaka "Jake" style slotted headstock
Grover 18:1 Sta-Tite chrome and gold gear slotted peghead tuners
Rosewood bridge with paua abalone tie bar inspired by Chuck's ukes
Bone nut and saddle
Top finished in Nitro lacquer
Back, side, neck finished in Tru-Oil
Here are some specs on the completed tenor.
Koa top with paua abalone rosette
Rosewood back and sides
Curly koa and maple binding used for top and back
One piece Mahogany bolt-on neck with carbon fiber struss rod
17” scale joined to the body at the 14th fret
19 frets total
Figured Cocobolo fingerboard with paua abalone dots
Bound neck: curly koa and maple
Koa and Cocobolo peghead overlay over
maple veneer with paua abalone "E" logo
Kamaka "Jake" style slotted headstock
Grover 18:1 Sta-Tite chrome and gold gear slotted peghead tuners
Rosewood bridge with paua abalone tie bar inspired by Chuck's ukes
Bone nut and saddle
Top finished in Nitro lacquer
Back, side, neck finished in Tru-Oil
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