Custom Kinnard Tenor Ukulele

New. Beautiful John Kinnard Tenor Ukulele handcrafted in Fallbrook, California, with the utmost attention to detail and a wonderful sound.

John Kinnard Biography

Nestled in the foothills of northern San Diego County just inland from the coast, sits the small village of Fallbrook, California.  Known for its mild climate and laid back lifestyles, artisans of different genres cultivate their craft inspired by the beauty of the valleys and mountains that surround the town.
One such artist is John S. Kinnard, an “old school” luthier who has established himself as a master of his trade in a day when CNC machines cough out “cookie cutter” parts to be assembled like a child’s puzzle.

Working out of his one man shop, John arguably builds some of the finest stringed instruments in the world by hand.  He does them one by one – molding and shaping the parts and assembling them to create instruments that not only look stunning when completed, but also possess something that the mass produced instruments lack – the soul of the luthier.

John has been building guitars, mandolins and ukuleles in a career that has spanned more than forty five years and is best known as the luthier behind the Dell’ Arte brand of gypsy style guitars played around the world. Like many artists, his creativity spills over into other mediums including oil and watercolor painting and also jewelery making – talents that have served him well in making him the luthier he is today.

From painting he developed an eye for proportion and style.  From designing and making jewelry it trained him to look for the smallest flaws and build with an attention to detail that has become the hallmark of his work as a luthier.  When people talk about the construction of his instruments the one word you hear more than any other is the word “clean”. Building with superior materials together with top shelf construction and attention to detail, you end up with a beautiful instrument.  Add in the soul of the luthier and you end up with an instrument that is something organic and very special.  That is what John strives for in every instrument he builds…

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This Custom Kinnard Tenor Ukulele was handcrafted of a gorgeous set of East-Indian Rosewood on the top, back and sides of the instrument. Matching East-Indian Rosewood fingerboard, bridge and headstock plate. Elegant wood rosette design. Stained Mahogany wood neck and side-of-neck position markers for a top-down perspective when playing. Compound radius on the fingerboard for ease of play and added comfort on the wrist. Paddle headstock design with a high gloss finish on the body and a satin finish on the neck, allowing for your hand to glide across the neck when playing in the higher positions on the neck.

The tone of this ukulele is absolutely wonderful. It has a warm, deep, and rich tone with excellent sustain and projection. This tenor will truly make a wonderful addition for any player or collector. A beautifully handcrafted custom ukulele with great ease of play, comfort, and tone. A wonderful instrument handcrafted by a skilled luthier who finds an excellent balance between aesthetics, tone, and functional art. ID#250056

Price: $3,850.00