Custom Cornerstone “Players” Tenor Ukulele
New. Beautiful Custom Cornerstone “Players Model” 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 with the player in mind at a very attractive price point. A career luthier famed for his extensive experience in ukulele luthiery, Peter has blended his love for finely handcrafted ukuleles with his passion for accessibility and playability for the professional musician and the recreational player.
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 wonderful custom Cornerstone “Players Model” tenor ukulele was crafted of Hawaiian Koa on the back and sides with a musicians’ grade set of Sitka spruce on the soundboard. 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 Hawaiian Koa wood body. Gorgeous wood rosette sandwiched between a double shell of mother-of-pearl. This beautiful custom Cornerstone also boasts a sail half-headstock design with the Cornerstone logo and hibiscus-themed inlay on the headstock. Ebony wood fingerboard, bridge, end graph, and top and back binding. 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 by which the sound fires upward toward the player in addition to outward toward the audience. 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 poreless matte finish offers a smooth-to-the-touch feel while showcasing the natural beauty of the woods.
This is a wonderful ukulele, perfect for someone who wants a great-sounding and playing Cornerstone minus the added inlay work and increased cost. A wonderful custom ukulele with that classic Hawaiian Koa wood midrange and a bold, punchy, and balanced tone with added sparkle on the top end. Excellent projection and 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#260011
Price: $3,950.00