On one hand, this instrument has a traditional vibe: Mahogany body and neck, rope binding and dark fretboard. But on the other hand, it has some more modern features: wider neck, Walnut radiused fretboard, (instead of a tropical wood), geared tuners and a low fourth string. Overall, it turned out rich and sweet, easy to play and comfortable to hold. It’s off to our old friend Tony in Minnesota, happy strumming!
The Mahogany and the Walnut were salvaged from scraps from the Carpenter Ant Stash in Portland.
“I have played my Beansprout Alto a great deal since receiving it. Yes, the construction quality is a 10 out of 10. Same with the wood, the finishing and the sound. I have learned to expect nothing but the finest of all these from Beansprout. My tenor Beansprout Myrtle is the same. One of the things that is superb, but hard to describe is the feel when I am playing my Alto. It is almost an absence of feel. My Alto, which I have named Eliza after the song Little Liza Jane, sort of disappears while I am playing it. It’s like it does and sounds the way I want without me really thinking about it. It just fits perfectly and is there in my arms doing the absolute right things. I don’t know if I am describing it adequately. I do know that after owning Mya Moe, Martin, Kamaka, KoAloha and other top brands, Eliza is something special. Thank you!
- T. A.
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