In some ways, this Koa ukulele is a very “normal” instrument: Koa body, Mahogany neck and the rich and zingy sound of a Koa tenor. But, some of my design ideas set it apart from the norm.

First, I chose pieces for the body that are asymmetrical. Second, I used Pistachio from California orchards for the binding, fretboard, headplate and bridge. Third, the neck is made from Mahogany, which is normal, but this piece was salvaged from a retiring cabinet maker and built in the stacked style like an old classical guitar. Lastly, the rope rosette and endgraft look fresh, but traditional at the same time.

I don’t use a lot of tropical woods, but when I do, they are always salvaged woods that I stumble upon. I don’t buy or import any new tropical woods for ecological, economic and human labor reasons. This Koa came to me when a local luthier moved away and literally left these boards on my porch! As always, I will donate to a Hawaiian non profit to give back to the place that grew this amazing wood.

This uke has fluorocarbon strings, a radiused fretboard, bone nut and saddle, strap buttons and a K&K pickup. It comes in a hardshell case. Low G is available upon request. Price is $2300 plus shipping.

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