" How to describe the Mya-Moe koa ukulele that arrived three days ago? Fabulous works! Its tone is somewhere between mellow and bright, while the notes are crisp and clean. It sounds equally great played quietly or loudly.  These qualities are complimented by excellent sustain, making my uke a stand out when I play it with others. The appearance, finish, and construction are flawless. The action is perfect. Thank you Char, Gordon and Aaron."

- Duncan P.

 

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Scheduled Start Date: May 07, 2016
Completed: Jun 02, 2016

  • Curly Koa top, back & sides

  • Bloodwood body binding

  • Abalone rosette

  • Hand-rubbed oil finish

  • Radiused Ebony fretboard with Bloodwood binding & Abalone markers

  • Mahogany neck

  • Peghed brand geared tuners

  • Custom Signature Headplate

Hand-crafted in the USA by Gordon & Char Mayer and Aaron Keim. Each instrument is numbered & signed.

 

Wood Grade: Classic
Wood Availability: This wood species is available. Specific wood sets vary.

 

Gallery Photos (completed instrument)

Back

Front

Full Front
Build Schedule
 

Date

 

  

1

May 7

bend sides, glue in neck block

2

May 7

glue in tail block

3

May 11

rout & glue-in end graft, kerf top edge, kerf bottom edge, brace back

4

May 13

brace top, glue back onto sides

5

May 13

glue top onto sides, prep fretboard & neck

6

May 13

clean up body, rout dovetail, drill tuner holes, glue fretboard onto neck, rout binding channels, glue in top binding

7

May 14

shape neck, dress fret ends, glue in back binding

8

May 15

prep for finish, glue neck/fretboard onto body

9

May 15

first coat of oil

10

May 16

second coat of oil

11

May 17

third coat of oil

12

May 31

fourth coat of oil

13

Jun 1

apply lemon oil, glue on bridge

14

Jun 2

make saddle, (put in pickup, if any), cut nut, final fretwork, put in tuners, put on strings
Original Wood Set