Custom Cornerstone Tenor Ukulele
Preowned. Beautiful Custom Cornerstone “Honu” 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…”
All woods are from Peter’s reserve of premium wood sets for his finest builds. The body of this beautiful Custom Cornerstone tenor ukulele was meticulously handcrafted entirely of curly Ovangkol, a dense hardwood found in tropical West Africa, prized for its wonderful tonal qualities. The ukulele also 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 darker hues of the curly Ovangkol wood. Famed “The Tree” wood sandwiched between a double shell of mother-of-pearl at the rosette. This beautiful custom Cornerstone also boasts a Hawaiian Koa wood half-sail headstock design with the Cornerstone logo and a tribal tatoo inlay. Ebony wood fingerboard and bridge, top and back binding, and end graft. 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 players and recreational players alike. A wonderful custom ukulele with rich and complex tone that offers a tone midway between a Mahogany and Rosewood sound, with a bold, sweet, and balanced tone. Mika took exception to this instrument, so be sure to listen carefully to the subtle nuances this beautiful instrument offers. 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#260040
Price: SOLD