Custom Pu’uwai Tenor Ukulele
Beautiful custom tenor ukulele handcrafted by master luthier and Pastor Woodley White of Na’alehu on the Big Island of Hawaii. Woodley has been handcrafting some of the finest classical guitars available on the market for over 20 years and all from the picturesque views of the Ocean View coastline near the southernmost tip of the island. Incorporating his knowledge and understanding of guitar luthiery in to each ukulele commission, Woodley utilizes the finest materials and aspires to “raise each player to a new level of sound, playability, and beauty.”
This wonderful custom Ukulele Pu`uwai, or “Heart” ukulele, is crafted from a gorgeous Hawaiian Koa wood top, back, and sides, Ebony wood fretboard, Ebony wood bridge, rosewood top and back binding with a stylish matching Ebony wood headstock plate. The neck is carved from toon wood for added stability and the soundboard has elegant black-white purfling lines for a classy appeal. Gorgeous paua shell rosette with matching fretboard position markers for easy identification on positions 3, 5, 7, 10, and 12. Bone nut and saddle and a high gloss finish for added durability and mirror-like sheen. The instrument also boasts a single side sound ports for monitor like projection. ‘Kihikihi’ reef fish theme inlay on the headstock was the inspiration for this beautiful piece. Nitrocellulose gloss finish.
Rich and complex tones with excellent sustain, clarity, and projection. A wonderful warm sound that is excellent for many genre’s of music. The instrument is very well balanced tonally all the way up the neck and spot on intonation as well. Highly recommended player piece. ID#:180136
Price: SOLD