Spruce and mahogany is a classic combination with proven results in the guitar world. It’s great for a uke too, with nice volume and sustain but not too bright. I wrapped it up in curly maple binding and a streaky pistachio fretboard. It’s a simple look but has lots of small figures in the grain that are fun to discover. The spruce top is from Alaskan old growth salvage, the mahogany is from the Carpenter Ant stash in Portland and the pistachio comes from California orchards.

“Thank you so much for the craftsmanship, the attention to detail is amazing. I just received it and WOW! The character and voice is stunning. Love the art inside too :-). Has been a dream to own such an heirloom quality instrument since we met up in Reno a couple of years ago. Truly humbled by the skill you posses and put into each of your masterpieces. The tactile quality of the material and finishes is simply fantastic. The pick up is sublime and such a great voice both plugged in and natural.
- G. I.

Update May, 2020
Hi Aaron & Nicole,
#450 is wonderful. The finish and feel is sublime. The character in voice and sustain is dreamy. The wabi-sabi nail hole is beautiful and really speaks to your craft and attention to detail. The feel and playability of this ukulele is fantastic, the radius finger board and set up is perfect. Playing it feels like a vintage instrument that has been dialed in over the years. The choice in woods and voice is wonderful and unique. Bright but warm with a lovely gentle tone that is subtle but not without punch when needed.
Nicole’s drawing inside makes me smile when I take it out of the case to play it.
Thank you for working with my love (C) in helping her choose and craft this as a surprise for me. I was shocked and instantly in love with the instrument and its beauty in silence and motion. It will be played and cherished for many years to come. Inspires me to keep learning and playing and enjoying the peace of mind it gives when in the flow of creating music.

Appreciate you both and the work that goes into your product. Thank you so much and hope this finds you well and safe.
Much love and light,
- G.I.”