I got the chance to talk to this customer on face time, and it was a pleasure. He said he wanted “wavy, wabi-sabi and binding optional”! He also wanted to be surprised with how it looked when opened the case, so I didn’t send any progress pictures. I chose an asymmetrical and curly Myrtle back and sides, with a slice of sapwood in it. It made sense to pair it with a multi colored pistachio fretboard and headplate that includes some tractor blight markings and sapwood. After all that, I chose a Port Orford Cedar top that was a little wavy, but not too much. The neck is salvaged Cypress from a mustard tank with some hard maple stripes. I like it with no binding, as it softens the look of the edges and borders, emphasizing the muted earth tones.

“I wanted to let you know that I received the uke and it is wonderful! I’m overjoyed with the selections you made - the asymmetric myrtle, mustard cypress neck, wild pistachio fretboard, clean look without binding...
You really captured what I hoped for in a custom uke and the craftsmanship is superb.

I’m especially glad that I had zero input into its design - it turned out so well, likely as a result - so light, resonant and looks/smells great! Thank you for the hard work you put into its construction - it really is a delight to play such a high-quality handcrafted instrument.

All the best,
M.F .”