This is the first customer ordered instrument in my Kingdom Era series, based off my research into ukuleles built in the 1890’s. The whole instrument is Koa, some from my friend Cath and some from sawyer Bart Potter from Oahu. The binding is shop made rope in a random pattern of Maple, Walnut, Cherry and Oak. It has Peghed brand geared tuners that look like violin pegs but have gears inside. I made the rest of the fittings out of Ebony to match. The customer requested gut strings, like the originals used. It think they sound rich and charming, though a little quieter than modern strings. As always, I will donate to a non-profit in Hawaii to say thanks for the Koa and the access to this cultural history. This time it will be to the Kealakai Center for Pacific Strings.