Stevelele
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I had promised myself that I wouldn't buy anymore ukes after spending a lot on customs and having to sell some great ukes for home renovation projects. I am not proud of my UAS and try to control it, but sometimes it gets the best of me. When people started talking about John Kinnard ukes, I told myself that I was going to sit that one out. Afterall, how good could they really be and hadn't I already played enough awesome instruments? Well one UU'er who shall remain nameless (DR J!!!), convinced me that Kinnards are not to be missed. He made some comparisons to some very heavy hitters, so I couldn't resist.
So I had also heard these marvelous tales of the Moore Bettah Milo Spruce uke. I figure I'll never get to try it, so why not have good ole Mr. Kinnard make one for me. I found some excellent milo, which I supplied to Kinnard's business partner Kevin (lovely gentleman).
And to liven things up a bit, I found a figured piece of wood for the fingerboard, inspired by Chuck (although looks nothing like his personal uke).
The spruce was supplied by John--and wow, what a nice piece of spruce it is! Looks like it might even have tight curls--hard to see from the photo
I'm really excited. John Kinnard's work looks very very sharp. I'll keep you updated
So I had also heard these marvelous tales of the Moore Bettah Milo Spruce uke. I figure I'll never get to try it, so why not have good ole Mr. Kinnard make one for me. I found some excellent milo, which I supplied to Kinnard's business partner Kevin (lovely gentleman).
And to liven things up a bit, I found a figured piece of wood for the fingerboard, inspired by Chuck (although looks nothing like his personal uke).
The spruce was supplied by John--and wow, what a nice piece of spruce it is! Looks like it might even have tight curls--hard to see from the photo
I'm really excited. John Kinnard's work looks very very sharp. I'll keep you updated