Sold Beansprout Alto Cedar/Quilted Maple #580

[ZJS]

What is there to be said about this builder that hasn’t already been said. One of the few makers that I can say, builds a modern vintage Uke. Because it definitely harkens back to old school ukes, like many other builders do, but uses very modern (new style) material in his approach to wood choice/combos etc. elegant but not over appointed or flashy.

This one is near mint.

Sample serial #580

 

[ploverwing]

I LOVE THIS INSTRUMENT!! It's SOOOOO gorgeous!!!!

C'mon peeps! This cannot sit around waiting for a new home. Pony up the cash!!!

 

[frets alot]

This baby is gorgeous!
I'm a sucker for quilted maple.

 

[Kei]

Some months ago I picked up a Beansprout Tenor from a member of this forum. It immediately became one of my go-to players. @ZJS, I sent you a DM.

 

[d-mace]

How does the alto compare to a tenor sized use regarding body size and scale?

 

[Kei]

How does the alto compare to a tenor sized use regarding body size and scale?

The Beansprout tenor has a 17” fret scale is 26" total length. The Beansprout alto has a 14.72” fret scale and a 23.5" total length. The alto is described by the builder, Aaron Keim, as having "a body between soprano and concert size".

 

[d-mace]

Thanks for the info. Sounds like fun size! For some reason, I saw the word alto and thought bigger!

 

[mineymole]

Someone saved me $