This one is all about balance: the robust Port Orford cedar balanced by brilliant maple, the asymmetrical top and back balanced by straight grain hemlock and pistachio and the light colored woods wrapped in dark walnut binding. Also, the best bug hole ever was revealed in the hemlock neck when I sawed into it. I love it so much, I had to feature it. The maple and hemlock are from the Carpenter Ant stash in Portland and the Port Orford cedar and pistachio are from woodfromthewest.com.

“Hi Aaron & Nicole,

Thanks for checking in. The Alto, for me, is really in that Goldilocks zone of being just right for every situation. It is light, easy to play and is LOUD. It sounds great strummed or finger picked. Maybe its recency bias, but I think its my favorite of the three Beansprout Ukes I have so far!

Looking forward to seeing what you cook up with the
5-string Banjo this fall!
- J. P. ”