#430- Curly Mahogany Tenor Ukulele

This tightly curled mahogany comes from the Carpenter Ant stash in Portland and was likely cut for Lizann’s grandfather to make clocks. I immediately recognized it as the old Cuban mahogany that many early 20th century instrument makers prized. This board is also special because it contains dozens of tiny pin holes from some sort of beetle. It is fun to fill them but leave them as an up close decorative feature. The neck is African mahogany, salvaged from a furniture maker. The pistachio is from California orchards. It’s all wrapped up in old style rope binding. A classic look and sound!