Custom Lymana Tenor Ukulele
2011. Beautiful Lymana 4-String Tenor Ukulele handcrafted in the traditional shape by luthier Lyman Ashikawa of Honolulu, HI. Lyman handcrafts some of not only the most aesthetically pleasing ukuleles available on the market but also professional recording level instruments for both the professional musician and recreational player. Mr. Kazuyuki Sekiguchi of Southern All-Stars (Japan) and legendary ukulele player Bill Tapia (Hawaii) are amongst the elite group of musicians who have throughly enjoyed the sound and playability of Lymana Ukuleles.
This beautiful custom Lymana tenor ukulele boasts a master grade Englemann Spruce soundboard for great clarity and mid to high range tones with a back and sides set of coveted Brazilian Rosewood, one of the world’s finest tone woods for guitars and ukuleles. Gorgeous Bloodwood top and back binding compliment the natural hues of the Brazilian Rosewood in keeping with the theme of the boldness for the piece. The neck has been carved from Spanish Cedar and includes a graphite truss rod for added structural integrity and sustain. Gaboon Ebony wood fingerboard and bridge with a matching Ebony wood head plate and classic ‘L’ Lymana logo in mother-of-pearl. Slotted headstock with Gold Schertler tuners and black buttons for smooth and precise tuning. Elegant abalone rosette and top purling with a mother-of-pearl snowflake inlay on the fingerboard for quick player reference. High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish and a wonderful sunburst add to the appeal of this amazing and rare handcrafted custom ukulele.
The Brazilian rosewood back and sides, combined with the Englemann spruce top, give this instrument a deep resonant tone with a wide breath and range. Nice crisp and clean tones all the way up the neck with deep lows with a nice balanced mid-rage and crispy high notes as well. The tones are absolutely wonderful on this piece ~ very rich and complex all the way up the neck with excellent clarity, wonderful sustain and excellent projection as well.
All of Lyman’s ukuleles are meticulously crafted from the finest materials and with stunning attention to detail. They are amongst the most sought after ukuleles and yet some of the most difficult to acquire. A true work of art aesthetically with some of the cleanest luthiery techniques employed by the 21st century ukulele luthier. Any Lymana Ukulele is a tough find but this one is even that much more special being handcrafted of Brazilian Rosewood. His instruments have perfectly set intonation, very clean and precise tones all the way up the neck, and the build with all the warmth of true ‘Aloha’. Nothing but the best in high end custom ukuleles from Lyman Ashikawa!!!
Price: SOLD