Custom Pegasus 8-String Tenor Ukulele
Custom Pegasus ukulele. Circa 1998. Beautiful Pegasus 8-String Tenor Ukulele handcrafted in the traditional shape by luthier Bob Gleason of Kurtistown, HI. The instrument has been refinished with a new coat of lacquer and buffed out to perfection. No cracks or issues. Bob handcrafts some of not only the most aesthetically pleasing ukuleles available on the market but also professional recording level instruments for both the professional musician and recreational player.
Built in the traditional shape rather than the classic shape, the traditional shape has a less rounded lower bout and this piece employs a fan bracing system. The top, back, and sides of the instrument was handcrafted from gorgeous Hawaiian curly Koa wood. Beautiful Rosewood top and back binding with matching end graph, bridge, and fingerboard in keeping with the theme of the instrument. The neck has been carved from Honduras mahogany for added structural integrity and sustain and the fretboard has been slightly radiused for ease of play on the wrist angle of the player. There is an abalone rosette and mother-of-pearl ‘Pegasus’ inlay on the headstock with abalone shell position markers. The tuners are professional 8-string geared tuners with white buttons for precise tuning.
All of Bob’s ukuleles are meticulously crafted from the finest materials and with stunning attention to detail. They are amongst the most sought after ukuleles and yet some of the most difficult to acquire. A true work of art aesthetically with some of the cleanest luthiery techniques employed by the 21st century ukulele luthier. Bob’s instruments have perfectly set intonation, are very cleanly built, and offer precise tones all the way up the neck. The Hawaiian Koa back and sides give this instrument a nice bright and balanced tone. Nice crisp and clean notes all the way up the neck. Deep lows with a nice balanced mid-rage and crispy high notes as well.
Pegasus Ukuleles are handcrafted with all the warmth of true ‘Aloha’. Nothing but the best in high end custom ukuleles from Bob Gleason!!!
Price: SOLD