Natural Wonders Series
About once a year, we come across a few sets of wood that are simply extraordinary - unlike any we've seen & any that we will find again. When this happens, we set them aside & wait until there is a player who wants to own a striking, incredibly rare ukulele. These instruments make up our Mya-Moe Natural Wonders Series.
The musician can choose to have one of these sets made into any of the models we produce and choose any of the options we offer, such as abalone body purfling on the top, rope body binding and/or rosette and electronics.
The Natural Inclusion Project
We have a very close relationship with our wood suppliers and that has yielded this incredible possibility for our Natural Wonders Series. Our koa supplier sent us 6 slices of a koa board with a "natural inclusion" that he suggested we try to use as a natural-edged soundhole.
"The Butterfly", pictured above left, was completed in May 2011. Amazing aesthetics and matching tone & acoustics! "The Boots" have also been spoken for and that instrument is currently in production. "The Bell" is still available. Email Char if you are interested in owning "The Bell" or place a deposit to reserve it now!
We've never seen anything like this and believe it to be the first of its kind.
1 set remaining
(tenor size only)
SOLD - "Tiki Man" in Black & White Ebony
Black & White Ebony is hard to come by - at least in sizes large enough to make instruments. Finding the "Tiki Man" is extra special! Definitely a one-of-a-kind find!
I recommend:
Tenor Classic - pair with cedar or spruce top
Tenor Resonator - pair with Black & White Ebony top
Consider ebony body bindings, maple & ebony headplate and geared tuners with black buttons for a beautifully coordinated overall look!
1 set ONLY
(tenor size)
SOLD - #324 Triple Heart Mango 6-String Tenor
Congratulations to Kate McLennan! This set of chocolate heart mango joined to make 3 hearts. She chose a 6-string tenor model which resulted in an incredible tone and stunning aesthetics. We loved interacting with Kate throughout the build and gained a wonderful friend in the process.
SOLD - #361 Master Grade Koa w/One-Piece Back - Tenor Cutaway Classic
Congratulations to Daniel Pidgeon! This set also came from our friend, Bruce Creps. Nothing short of stunning! Extreme curl and color we've never seen in any other set of koa. The back is one piece, very rare in the tenor size.
SOLD - #241 Milo 6-String Tenor Classic
Congratulations to our first Mya-Moe Series One Owner
Dennis Cornwall
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Once plentiful along the shores of Hawai'i, Milo is scarce now as shore-front properties have been cleared for houses & condominiums. This incredibly rare set of instrument-grade milo, came from one of our wood suppliers - Bruce Creps, who used to live in Hawai'i and who had been saving this set for just the right purpose. It has light brown sapwood, clearly defined from the reddish/chocolate brown heartwood. It is dense, but not as heavy as the ebonies. Milo is very silky to the touch & takes finish beautifully. Choose a spruce or cedar top for a gorgeous sounding instrument in any of the models we offer.
