Louise needed an alto ukulele with a low g, a vibrant sound and easy playability. She has a few specific accommodations for her physical needs, including low action, flat fretboard, low tension strings, thin neck and big white fret markers. Done. The spruce is from a retired guitar maker and the walnut is from Goby in Portland. The Texas ebony is from a retired banjo builder and the spruce for the neck is from my friend Craig. It really sings, I hope it fits her needs!

“#697 is here and I love it. Of course it’s gorgeous, that goes without saying. The headstock is on fire, an amazing surprise for me!

The tone is exactly what I was dreaming of. It’s rich, warm, and at the same time crisp and distinct. Perfect for classical fingerstyle, perfect campanella chimes with great sustain. And I’m getting very noticeable changes of tone depending on where on the fretboard I’m picking. Could not be happier.

It’s a wonderful low-g companion to my beloved high-g Beansprout alto #599. Thank you Aaron for accommodating my flaws and producing these instruments that sing for me.

Love you Keims,
-L. B. ”