Custom Petros Concert Ukulele

Preowned.  2021. Custom ukuleles by Bruce Petros. Beautiful Petros Concert Ukulele handcrafted by luthier and artist Bruce Petros of Kaukauna, WI. Bruce, a luthier of finely crafted instruments for over 40 years, handcrafts some of the most aesthetically pleasing and tonally balanced instruments on the market. Since 2000 his son Matthew has also joined the ranks of fine luthiery practices alongside his father in making instruments for all to enjoy.  Together, this father-son duo continues to build ukuleles and guitars that are regarded as some of the finest in the world.

Bruce Petros Bio

Bruce discovered his love of guitar making at the age of 19. After realizing that he yearned to do something he was passionate about, he quit college and took a job on a dude ranch in Colorado on a whim. While there, Bruce happened upon a $15 guitar making kit. It was crude, but once completed he knew he had found his calling. Bruce began building his own guitars and attending luthier conventions whenever possible. He then took a position assisting a maker of tracker action pipe organs, which provided him with invaluable insight into temperament, scales, and tone production, and simultaneously began building his dream home complete with a well-outfitted guitar shop below. This is where Petros Guitars resides to this day. Bruce continues his work with his son, Matthew.

Since establishing Petros Guitars in 1972, Bruce Petros has been building unique, custom, handmade acoustic guitars and ukuleles for discriminating guitar and ukulele players and collectors. by meticulously constructing each instrument from the finest master-grade woods and using innovative techniques, Petros guitars and ukuleles are some of the most sought after instruments in the world. Bruce has devoted more than half of his life to the pursuit of excellence in guitar and ukulele making and he builds each instrument with both the player and the audience in mind, combining new technologies with time-honored craft secrets. His mission is really quite simple: to build instruments the sound wonderful and are a joy to play.

Matthew Petros Bio

Matt began spending every moment he could in his father’s guitar shop in the basement of their Wisconsin home as soon as he was old enough to make it down the stairs. It was soon clear to his father that he had the same penchant for woodworking and innovating that his father did. By the time Matt was 22 years old, Petros Guitars and Ukuleles had grown to the point that orders were coming in quickly enough to bring him on full time. Today, Matt builds the majority of each instrument produced at the shop. His extensive skills and abilities allow Bruce to continue developing new models, tooling, jigs, and designs that keep Petros Guitars and Ukuleles at the top of their game.

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This beautiful Custom Petros Concert Ukulele has been handcrafted with the finest materials and great attention to detail. The theme of this ukulele is “Polynesian Tiki.” It features a stunning set of master-grade Hawaiian curly Koa wood on the soundboard, back, and sides, showcasing dark vertical streaks and natural variations of reds, oranges, and both light and dark brown hues. The neck is carved from Butternut wood, providing a pleasing contrast to the rich tones of the Koa body. The fretboard and bridge are crafted from musician-grade Ebony, complemented by an intricate bone inlaid cover plate at the ebony bridge, enhancing the ukulele’s elegant appearance. Cherry wood is used for the top and back binding, and there is also a side sound port bound in the same cherry wood. Paua abalone shell position markers are placed at the 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 12th, and 15th positions for easy reference. The classic headstock design features a ‘P’ and decorative scroll inlay, while gorgeous wood accent lines on the top, back, and sides create a simple yet elegant aesthetic. The headstock veneer matches the curly Hawaiian Koa wood of the body, completing the instrument’s cohesive look. A beautiful Polynesian Tiki rosette made of ebony and maple wood, along with paua abalone shell double rosette inlay and matching paua shell soundboard inlay, adds to the visual appeal. The ukulele is equipped with a vintage amber buffalo bone nut and saddle, as well as professional Rubner slotted headstock tuners for quick and precise tuning.

This striking ukulele stands out not only for its appearance but also for its tonal quality, which is enhanced by Bruce’s expert woodworking and design. It is lightweight, offering wonderful sustain, clarity, and projection with a particular focus on the mid-range frequencies. Petros ukuleles are highly recommended by professional musicians and ukulele enthusiasts alike, and those who own one appreciate the privilege of playing such a beautiful instrument. ID#:260020

Price: $7,150.00