If I had to hold up one of my models against any other in the world, it would be the baritone. More than any other, they give me the chills when I string them up. Those first notes are just a hint at its true voice, but sometimes I can just tell when it’s an extra special one. In this case, the Yellow Cedar top is very responsive, with a big dynamic range and lots of detail. The warmth of the Walnut back and sides mellow it just enough. I also love all the multi colored Pistachio on it, which adds some visual interest. The Yellow Cedar is from a log we harvested off the beach at Camp Westwind, in Otis, OR. The back and sides are local to me, salvaged from an estate sale. The neck is Port Orford Cedar and Walnut, from my neighbor’s shop. The Pistachio is from California Orchards.

“I have been playing the uke literally all day. I can’t stop. I just can’t get over the resonance and rich, rich sound that it makes.

I like to hold it and just strum it and feel the note as it lingers and lingers in its body. It responds to both strumming where it can totally dominate a room and it also shines when picking out individual delicate notes. Also... the intonation is spot on. No worries about going up the neck for me!!

The look is to me aesthetically perfect - the curves are just right, and I love the slim depth of the body and the way it tapers slightly as it approaches the neck.
Thank you for making me this work of art.
- C. H. ”