This Uke is for Jon, who worked at a Redwood furniture factory as a teenager. (If I could could go back in time for the scraps!) I used Redwood from a boat building shop for the top and salvaged beach Redwood from The Dee Mill in the neck. For the rest, I chose Pistachio from California orchards, including some nice sapwood, grafts and a knot. Simple maple trim and bridge ties it all together.

“Aaron, Nicole, and Henry,

This beautiful March day was made absolutely perfect by the safe arrival of my new “Gator Eyed” uke (I call it that because my son thinks the knot on the back looks like a gator eye). Ever since you relaunched the Beansprout brand I’ve wanted one of your creations. I love your design aesthetic, craftsmanship and wood sourcing philosophy. Having a Beansprout of my own is a dream come true.

I absolutely love the woods you chose for this baritone. The pistachio is spectacular and the redwood compliments it perfectly. I especially love the way the fretboard and pickguard match. And the sound is just what I was looking for, warm and woody but still clear at every note.

I can’t begin to say how please and thankful I am, so I’ll just simply say thank you.

- J. C.”