Custom Moore Bettah Tenor Ukulele

Preowned. 2024. Custom Moore Bettah Tenor Ukulele – ‘Hawaiian Wahine and Waterfall’. A work of art! Absolutely beautiful custom Moore Bettah Tenor Ukulele handcrafted by master luthier Chuck Moore of the Big Island, HI. Chuck handcrafts some of the most desirable ukuleles in the world, many of which have intricate inlay themes that are remarkable in detail and with a tone that would make even the most seasoned professional musician smile. Moore Bettah ukuleles are highly sought after by both professional musicians as well as recreational players worldwide who are looking for that extra special ukulele .

This wonderful and extremely rare Moore Bettah tenor ukulele was handcrafted from the finest materials and is certainly one of the more intricate inlay designs that he has completed to date. Gorgeous master grade premium Hawaiian curly Koa wood top, back, and sides, this instrument has wider curls in the wood with beautiful dark vertical streaking. Chuck has also incorporated sap wood down the center of the soundboard of this masterpiece as well. Gabon Ebony wood fretboard, bridge, and matching Ebony wood top and back binding. Sikta spruce 3-fan top bracing on the underside of the soundboard and Honduran mahogany wood bracing on the back of the ukulele. Side-sound-port for a monitor-like experience, allowing the player to embrace the sweet sound of each note with wonderful clarity. Solid carbon fiber reinforced Spanish cedar wood neck for a lightweight feel and a slightly brighter sound. Gorgeous abalone shell inlay on top, back, fingerboard, and headstock purfling – full shell inlay MBs such as this are extremely rare. Complimentary green purfling line on the soundboard, sides, back, fingerboard, and headstock. Stunningly beautiful Hawaiian wahine and waterfall backdrop inlay on the headstock with matching palm tree reference inlay on the 12th position of the fingerboard in keeping with the theme of the instrument. The inlay is done entirely by hand and is comprised of dyed woods, acrylics, reconstructed stone, mussel shell, and scrimshawed “eco-ivory”. Bone was used for the nut and saddle, and the instrument was set up with Peghed geared tuners for quick and precise tuning. Glossy Nitrocellulose lacquer finish.

This instrument is an absolute treasure. It offers a full and rich tone with excellent sustain, clarity, and projection. There are also a few minor dings on the binding of the instrument and near the pick-up at the butt of the instrument. The instrument is very well balanced tonally all the way up the neck, and spot-on intonation as well. Highly recommended player piece and a remarkable piece of functional art. This is as good as it gets for recording artists, weekend giggers, and the ukulele-lover at heart! ID#250049

Price: SOLD