Tenor Air Uke

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Allen
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Tenor Air Uke

Post by Allen » Fri Aug 30, 2019 3:52 pm

I was asked to build this One of a kind ukulele (Ooaku) so the gentelman could practice on an instrument that had the same physical dimensions as his Koaloha but be pretty much silent unless plugged in.

Made from New Guinea Rosewood neck and body, Huon Pine and Australian Blackwood for the ribs and Ebony trim. A LRBaggs 5-0 pickup for when you want to make some noise.
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Re: Tenor Air Uke

Post by Mark McLean » Fri Aug 30, 2019 8:18 pm

A fascinating project, and nice design. Shame it missed out on the scrimshaw treatment.
15 fret. Is that unusual?

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Re: Tenor Air Uke

Post by Allen » Sat Aug 31, 2019 6:14 am

It is for a Koaloha which is what this fellow wanted replicated as far as physical dimensions of fret board and body shape.
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Re: Tenor Air Uke

Post by Fisherman » Sun Sep 01, 2019 9:26 pm

That looks awesome. What a great design. Love the Huon/Blackwood look.

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