Over many years of building instruments I’ve learned that it can be hard for a customer to decide what kind of wood they want on their ukulele. I really like it when they just tell me what sound they want, if they have any specific concerns and then just let me pick. It’s like sitting at the chef’s table and letting the dishes come as they are. For this uke we went with a tried and true combination of spruce and walnut. It always sounds good, is light weight and easy to work with. In this case, the back and sides are upgraded to a beautiful California Claro walnut set I’ve been wanting to use for a long time. The top is my favorite dulcimer spruce with a tiny knot included as a beauty mark. The neck is salvaged hemlock from a barn in The Dalles and the fretboard, headplate and bridge are pistachio from California orchards.

“..I received the ukulele today in excellent condition.
The woods are lovely. Nice and loud and easy action. The side fret markers are very easy to see. Just what I wanted. Thank you!
-C.B.

Update: I am enjoying my new Beansprout #535 very much. It is beautiful and fun to play. It is lovely for fingerpicking too!”