Mya-Moe news

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Sep 5, 2013

 

Macassar Ebony is one of our most difficult woods to find, and this is a magnificent set. here.

 

 

 

Aug 31, 2013

 

 

We’ve been working with Paul for over 5 years, and in that time have watched him grow and evolve--from the soloist with the Langley Ukulele Ensemble; to a graduate of the renowned University of Victoria; to a recording artist; and now to the Director of the Langley Ukulele Ensemble. Can’t wait for his new album, which should come out in early 2014! here.

 

 

 

Aug 24, 2013

 

A dense tropical hardwood, Cocobolo is wonderful when paired with a Port Orford Cedar Top! here.

 

 

 

Aug 1, 2013

 

 

We are incredibly proud to have Lisa playing one of our instruments. She is an Irish singer, songwriter, and musician. For several years she was a member of Damien Rice's band before beginning her solo career in 2008. She has been the recipient of various award nominations and critical praise both in Ireland and the USA. Hannigan has performed and been associated with Cathy Davey, Mic Christopher, Mick Flannery, David Kitt and members of Snow Patrol, The Frames and Bell X1. here.

 

 

 

Jul 4, 2013

 

Similar in density to maple, this is the last of the wood that Gordon collected while building guitars. here.

 

 

 

Jul 1, 2013

 

 

Slim is multi-instrumentalist and part of the Lady Antebellum band. He’s played a Mya-Moe for quite some time, and in 2012 introduced us to the other band members, two of whom also play our ukuleles. here.

 

 

 

May 31, 2013

 

 

We often run into Gerald at one of the many ukulele festivals that we attend. He is an excellent teacher, and will often headline the evening concert. He is incredibly entertaining with his quick wit, but it is his playing style that really sets him apart. He coaxes a tone out of his Mya-Moe resonator that others long for. here.

 

 

 

May 1, 2013

 

 

In 1990, David began composing music for film and television. His first network TV series, the multi Emmy award winning hit, Northern Exposure, earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Instrumental Composition for its memorable theme song. He went on to score every episode of the show for its entire seven-season run.

Over the last two decades, David has scored numerous television themes and series, including "Arrested Development," "Deadwood" (Emmy Nominated for Main Title Theme), and "Wolf Lake" (also Emmy Nominated for Main Title Theme). His film scores include Gonzo: The Life & Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson, directed by Alex Gibney, The Two Of Us, directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg, and You Stupid Man, directed by Brian Burns.

For more info on David, click here.

 

 

 

Apr 11, 2013

 

 

Made by Simon Fisk (Plunge Audio) in Canada. He is using some of the off cuts from our ukuleles as a decorative piece on the outside of the monitor. Oh, and he the owner of a new Mya-Moe Lap Steel.

 

 

 

Apr 5, 2013

 

There’s new wood in Char’s Body Shop -- click here.