Blackwood and Sitka Tenor

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Blackwood and Sitka Tenor

Post by Allen » Tue Dec 20, 2016 1:54 pm

Further to developing a new look to my instruments with an elliptical sound hole, this tenor is the first with a rosette installed.

Made from Curly Australian Blackwood with a dead on the 1/4 Sitka soundboard. Tiger Myrtle bindings and Indian Rosewood fret board with a compound radius. MISI under saddle pickup and strung with Worth Browns low G.
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Re: Blackwood and Sitka Tenor

Post by kiwigeo » Tue Dec 20, 2016 5:46 pm

Another Tenor..... :mrgreen:
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Re: Blackwood and Sitka Tenor

Post by kiwigeo » Tue Dec 20, 2016 5:47 pm

I like the look of that soundhole....it definitely adds a uniqueness to the instrument. Visually it seems to make the uke look alot longer...
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Re: Blackwood and Sitka Tenor

Post by routout » Tue Dec 20, 2016 6:50 pm

Nice Indeed ,that tenor looks like he has a comp radius too. :lol:
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Re: Blackwood and Sitka Tenor

Post by Mike Thomas » Wed Dec 21, 2016 11:21 am

Being a Selmer fan, I really like the oval sound hole. It adds to the art deco aesthetic. You have an authentic talent for beautiful design.
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Re: Blackwood and Sitka Tenor

Post by kiwigeo » Wed Dec 21, 2016 11:58 am

The MISI battery-less pickup systems look interesting. Who's your supplier Allen?
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Re: Blackwood and Sitka Tenor

Post by Allen » Wed Dec 21, 2016 12:01 pm

Factory direct when you purchase as many as I do.
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