I really love a project where we get to celebrate the wild and natural features of real trees. A little bit of rot, a nice knot, some compression curl or a unique texture are all reminders that you are holding a handmade object made from natural materials. This Juniper top is from eastern Oregon from our friend Chris at Yodel Boy Woodworks. The spalted Maple back and sides are from Libby near Anacortes, WA. The Fir neck is salvaged from an old house. The rest is local Walnut that I milled. It has a low g, a little bird’s foot purfling and an inlaid and wood burned sun in the headstock. A real pleasure, I can’t wait for Jen to come pick it up!

“Dear Aaron and Nicole,

What a gift it was to go and pick up my new ukulele in person. To get to see where all the magic takes place and witness the depth of intention, creativity, passion, and mastery just adds to the beauty I see and the joy I feel when I play my sunny new ukulele. It has such a light and sweet tone, plays so easily, and sounds so clear and resonant – I’m completely smitten.
- J. B. ”