logo

Tag

Les Rietfors


Custom E. Tavares Tenor Ukulele

Preowned. Custom E. Tavares tenor Ukulele handcrafted in Maui, Hawaii by luthier Edmond Tavares of the Ukulele Guild of Hawaii. Edmond loves to incorporate the natural characteristics of the wood into his builds, so you will find some unique features in the wood, such as wood knots, showcased in his builds as well. This gorgeous custom Edmond Taraves ukulele is made of golden curly Hawaiian Koa wood from the island of Maui on the face, back, and sides. Hawaiian Kolohala wood, or pheasant wood, on the fretboard and bridge, with a Hawaii-grown toon wood neck. Dark Haw
Read More

Back to the top



Custom I’iwi “25th Anniv.” Tenor Ukulele

C.2021. Preowned. Custom ‘I’iwi ‘1879 Model’ Tenor Ukulele. Phenomenal player ukulele paying tribute to the forefathers of the ukulele – August Dias, Manuel Nunes, and Jose do Espirito Santo. The 1879 Model is a limited design handcrafted by master luthier Charlie Fukuba of Makakilo, Oahu. This tribute piece features a slightly less rounded body shape at the shoulders and a tighter waistline, in contrast to the more traditional dreadnought design of his original tenor body. This new body mold offers a wonderful sound with an aesthetic a
Read More

Back to the top



Custom F. Verginelli Tenor Ukulele

New. Custom Francesco Verginelli tenor ukulele handcrafted in the Kasha design. Francesco Verginelli was born in Rome in 1977 and specialized in 3D graphics at the Quasar Institute in Rome. He acquired Autodesk certifications with the authorization to teach Autodesk software such as Autocad and 3D Studio Max and fostered a passion at the crossroads of technology and creativity, eventually becoming an expert in 3D modeling, advanced lighting, texturing, and drafting. At the young age of 21, Francesco joined the National Research Council of Italy. He was chosen for th
Read More

Back to the top



Custom Heritage Baritone Ukulele

Preowned. Custom Heritage Baritone Ukulele handcrafted by Jesse Mendes on Maui, Hawaii. Jesse has been a woodworker since he turned fifteen. His love of woodworking stems from an interest in working with the many species of wood found on the islands; specifically, Hawaiian Koa, mango, milo, and kamani, and has been  handcrafting ukuleles for over a decade. This beautiful custom Heritage baritone ukulele is handcrafted with a Hawaiian Milo soundboard and Mango wood back and sides. It has a Honduras mahogany wood neck for added stability and a Hawaiian Milo fingerboar
Read More

Back to the top