The Beansprout Ukulele
Sprouted from 17+ years of ukulele building experience, the Beansprout ukulele is easy to play, sounds loud but sweet and sports a simple yet beautiful aesthetic. A focus on domestic woods, careful workmanship and a thin hand rubbed finish contribute to the feeling that this is a functional yet beautiful musical companion. Available in four sizes and many woods.
SOPRANO ($1650) plus shipping
- 13.5” fret scale length with a 1920’s Lyon and Healy size body. Bright, charming and portable.
- 21” total length
Alto ($1750) plus shipping
- 14.72” fret scale with a body between soprano and concert size. A unique voice, size and shape in the ukulele world.
- 23.5" total length
Tenor ($1900) plus shippinG
- 17” fret scale and the most common ukulele size for adults.
- 26" total length
Baritone ($2050) plus shippinG
- 20” fret scale, tuned DGBE. A deeper, richer voice that still keeps the vibrance of a smaller ukulele.
- 29" total length
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Ukulele Specs:
Body Wood:
Available body woods include Myrtle, Mahogany, Koa, Sycamore, Walnut, Maple, Cherry, Pistachio, Spruce, Cedar and more. Most from salvaged, re-claimed or sustainable sources. Confused on what to pick? Click here for more info and some suggestions.
Neck: Hand carved neck
Fretboard: Radiused Pistachio or Walnut fingerboard with 17 frets and black or white fret markers. (Soprano 12 frets)
Tuning Machines: Gotoh geared brass and black
Other features: Hardwood bridge, bone nut and saddle, fluorocarbon strings, brass strap button and wooden endpin included
Tuning:
- GCEA high g or low g for Soprano/Alto/Tenor
- DGBE high d or low d for Baritone
Case:
- Includes a hard shell case
Binding:
- Walnut, Maple, Myrtle, Pistachio or Rope
- No body binding (-$150)
ADD ONS:
- K&K pickup add $150
- Master grade wood, add $250-500, depending on species