Custom Cornerstone “Triple Top” Tenor Ukulele
New. Beautiful Custom Cornerstone Tenor Ukulele handcrafted with the utmost attention to detail by master luthier Peter Marreiros in Bakersville, North Carolina. This gorgeous Cornerstone tenor ukulele is truly a wonderful instrument and functional work of art! A career luthier famed for his extensive experience in ukulele luthiery, Peter has blended his love for finely handcrafted ukuleles with his passion for some of the world’s most exquisite woods.
Biography
Peter Marreiros embarked on his lutherie journey in the late 90’s. In those beginning years, he built a few electric guitars. In 2003 he was inspired to build an acoustic guitar. During this process, he realized this was his true passion. The demands of building an acoustic guitar were far greater and spawned deeper levels of creativity and detailed workmanship. Peter’s attention to detail pushed him to build high-quality instruments that were aesthetically stunning, uniquely designed, and embodied a strong, musically appealing tone.
Peter’s interest in ukuleles was sparked during a visit to one of his friends in the winter of 2018, and coincidentally, a trip to Hawaii in February of 2019 further enhanced his interest in the small happy instrument. Learning of the history of the ukulele and its connection to his motherland of Portugal, Peter found new inspiration in bridging his Portuguese lineage with years of guitar building experience to push the boundaries of lutherie with a vision to build a ukulele like no other.
“It is with passion and love that a Cornerstone Ukulele is created. Each of my ukuleles is handcrafted and every instrument is a labor of love and dedication. My desire is for my passion to fuel yours…”
This gorgeous custom Cornerstone tenor ukulele was crafted from the finest materials and features a new design called a “triple top”. Handcrafted entirely of Hawaiian curly Koa on the top, back, and sides, this instrument also utilizes a new approach to ukulele luthiery. The Cornerstone Triple Top “Hollow Core” soundboard design consists of three very thin layers of soundboard material, with the center layer being hollowed out in a quasi-honeycomb pattern in order to reinforce the soundboard without adding unnecessary weight. Its particular design, grain orientation and carefully considered relief location. This system adds a significant amount of stiffness to the soundboard, allowing for an even lighter bracing design than the already extremely light and responsive Cornerstone bracing system. Primarily designed to be used with woods that otherwise may not be as responsive, it also helps with highly figured woods that may benefit from structural reinforcement while contributing to a more complex tone and responsiveness.
The woods are from Peter’s reserve of premium wood sets for his finest builds. The ukulele boasts an elegant bound Gabon ebony wood fretboard and bridge and a solid one-piece Honduran mahogany wood neck tinted to a hue similar to the curly Hawaiian Koa wood. Gorgeous yellow epoxy rosette sandwiched between a double shell of mother-of-pearl at the rosette with a matching end graft. This beautiful custom Cornerstone also boasts a sail half-headstock design with the Cornerstone logo and sunset-themed inlay with a combination of colored epoxy and wood. Beautiful seahorse inlay of epoxy and paua shell in keeping with the theme of the instrument. Ebony wood fingerboard, bridge, and top and back binding. Arm bevel construction for added comfort when cradling the instrument, attesting to the high skill level and attention to detail of this wonderful piece of functional art. Bone nut and saddle with 14 fret joint to the body with 19 overall frets to the sound hole. The instrument also incorporates a uniquely designed triple-hole side sound port on the upper bout for a ‘monitor-like’ effect. Professional Gotoh open-geared machine tuners with black buttons for precise and smooth tuning. String through bridge design for a functional yet elegant feel. A high-grade durable polyester finish offers a mirror-like sheen that reveals the natural beauty of the woods utilized on this exquisite ukulele.
This is a true masterpiece, appealing to even the most renowned professional ukulele musicians and the recreational player alike. A wonderful custom ukulele with that classic Hawaiian Koa wood midrange with bold, punchy, and balanced tone. Excellent projection and remarkable sustain. Fully compensated saddle and spot on intonation as well. A highly recommended ukulele for both the professional musician and the ukulele enthusiast at heart. ID#250047
Price: SOLD