Small but mighty, this Scout is sweet and fun to play. The Myrtle body is made from scraps from other ukuleles, the neck is cypress salvaged from an old mustard tank and the pistachio fretboard/headplate/bridge are from California Orchards.

“Hi Aaron, Nicole and Henry,

I spent the weekend playing my new Scout ukulele and I love it. It may have had a humble start in life as myrtle scraps, but the final instrument sounds great, feels good in your hands, and is beautiful to look at.
I couldn’t be happier with it!

To me, the sound is classic ukulele with some banjo thrown into the mix. It has volume and sustain, without being too bright, and it is very responsive. When picking, individual notes ring out true and clear, and intonation is spot on all the way up the neck. This makes it a great little uke for many different styles of music.

It is also beautiful to look at and admire as a piece of folk art and fine craftsmanship. Pictures don’t do it justice. The “scrap” myrtle is full of character and is paired very well with the pistachio headplate, fingerboard, and bridge. The “mustard tank” reclaimed cedar neck has a wonderful texture and grain. This ukulele just feels good in your hands and begs to be played.

Your instruments and music bring happiness to people’s lives. Even more than that, how you approach these endeavors and your customers - with sincerity and intention - comes through in what you do. I hope that maybe, when you’re having a bad day (or week!), you can stop to catch your breath and take some comfort in knowing that, somewhere, at that very moment ... someone might be playing one of your instruments or listening to your music, and they are having a better day because of you.

Thanks again!
- F. Q. ”