After all these years building banjo ukes, you would think I can predict everything about how an instrument will turn out. Yes, I know that maple will be plenty loud, but I was shocked by how sweet this one is! That’s just the perfect word for its tone and playability: sweet.

The beautiful curly maple is from the Carpenter Ant stash in Portland, originally cut for grandfather clock cases. The pistachio is sustainably harvested from California orchards.

“Hello, Aaron, Nicole & Henry!
The stunningly beautiful Curly Maple & Pistachio Concert Banjo Uke #574 that Aaron made for me, arrived this morning. Thank you so very much! I will enjoy getting to know my “Strad” and you can be sure, despite the fact that I have promised he can rent it, my husband is quite jealous!
- S.S. ”