Custom MP Tenor Ukulele
Custom MP Tenor Ukulele. Beautiful MP 4-String Tenor Ukulele handcrafted by luthier Michael Pereira of Shandon, CA. Michael handcrafts beautiful ukuleles with the utmost attention to detail for both the gigging musician as well as recreational player. Michael’s affinity for ukulele luthiery stems from a background of carpentry, starting in the early 80’s and later transitioned in to cabinetry. In 1997, he took up a position at National Guitars where he learned the fine art of instrument luthiery, working his way up as a supervisor of the wood department at the company. In 2004, Michael traveled to Hawaii on vacation and took an interest in the ukulele. Today, Michael continues to enjoy the challenge and art of instrument luthiery where he handcrafts only a very limited number of finely handcrafted ukuleles and guitars each year.
This custom MP tenor ukulele is handcrafted with a master grade Adirondack Spruce soundboard, otherwise known as ‘Red Spruce’ for its strong, clear tone and is amongst the variety of spruce species that is highly prized for its remarkable tonal qualities, ideal strength-to-weight ratio, and exceptional sustain. The back and sides are handcrafted from a private reserve of rare Peruvian quilted Maple wood. The wood was only harvested in small quantities, specifically with a limited number of select guitars in mind but this one set was perfect for a tenor sized ukulele. Peruvian quilted maple wood is quite rare and stunningly beautiful as well. The characteristics of this specific set of wood has almost a cascading waterfall appeal to it that flows in parallel with the centerline of the back of the instrument and is even more impressive when seen in person.
Peruvian Maple wood neck with a Honduras mahogany wood stringer and carbon fiber reinforced neck for added stability and increased sustain. Bone nut and saddle, curly Hawaiian Koa top and back binding for an elegant appeal with a matching Hawaiian Koa wood bound fretboard for ease of play up the neck. Hawaiian Koa wood back center strip line and matching Hawaiian Koa wood end graph at the tail of the instrument. Gorgeous hand cut wood marquetry rosette in keeping with the natural earthy feel of the instrument. Maple wood and ebony wood top, back, and side purfling or ‘accent’ lines for aesthetic appeal with a matching mother-of-pearl headstock inlay logo [ MP ] and mother-of-pearl position markers on 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 15, 17, and 19. Stunning amber sunburst and lacquer finish with 18:1 Grover Statute tuners for precise tuning.
The tones on this beautiful and rare custom MP tenor ukulele are absolutely wonderful ~ very bright with excellent midrange and balanced lows. MP ukuleles have excellent dynamic range, meaning that they offer great tones when played softly or with great attack. Very comfortable to play all the way up the neck with excellent clarity, wonderful sustain and excellent projection as well.
Price: SOLD