Custom Shimo Concert Ukulele

Preowned. Custom Shimo Concert Ukulele by master luthier Takahiro Shimo of Tokyo, Japan. An incredible approach to 21st-century ukulele lutherie, Shimo continues to design elements into his builds that elevate his pieces into the category of functional art. His interest in finely handcrafted ukuleles and guitars culminated with his graduation in 1980 from the famed Robert-Venn School of Luthiery in Phoenix, Arizona. In 1981, Shimo began his journey as a new luthier at Morris Musical Instruments, where he handcrafted custom guitars for music stores throughout Japan. In 1982, Shimo opened his workshop where he has been handcrafting some of Japan’s most iconic and creative guitars and ukuleles. He is widely known for his whimsical body designs, offset soundholes, and bent headstocks, among other features, occasionally slipping in a more traditional body-shaped instrument into his build schedule for those looking for a more traditional look to their instrument.

This beautiful, simple, but elegant Shimo concert ukulele was handcrafted entirely of Hawaiian Koa wood, paying tribute to the earlier years of Kamaka design pre-2001, when the entire instrument, from the body to the neck, fingerboard, and bridge, was entirely handcrafted of Hawaiian koa wood. This piece follows the spirit of the generation of Kamaka ukuleles between 1970 – 2000 and features an all Hawaiian Koa wood construction: top, back, sides, along with the neck, fingerboard, and bridge of the instrument. Adding to the all Koa construction, this instrument has a couple of features that that are exceptional for the player: a compensated saddle for perfect intonation at the bridge and Gotoh geared tuners for smooth and precise tuning. The instrument also boasts a soft-to-the-touch satin finish, making the instrument easy to cradle and allowing for a smooth glide of the hand in the higher positions on the neck. A strap button has also been installed at the butt of the instrument.

Classic Hawaiian Koa wood bark with a great balance and note separation across all strings. This instrument is perfect for the professional musician and the recreational player. A highly recommended custom ukulele by Takahiro Shimo of Shimo Guitars and Ukuleles. #250052

Price: SOLD