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CUSTOM MAKO TENOR UKULELE / Offers Welcome!

Estimated price for orientation: 2 950 $

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Condition: New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Mako
Model: Custom Tenor


 Rare: Custom Mako Tenor Ukulele
(Maui, HI - Luthier)
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 Aloha from Ukulele Friend where you will find some of the best in custom, vintage, and starter ukuleles. Feel free to email or call should you have any questions about any of my ebay listings. (808) 294-1046.
A beautiful new Custom Mako Tenor Ukulele handcrafted on the island of Maui by luthier Dennis Kato. This one was just completed and is absolutely stunning in appearance but plays even better than it looks!This gorgeous Custom Mako 'Shark' Tenor Ukulele is handcrafted of quarter-sawn curly Hawaiian Koa wood back and sides with a Western Red Cedar soundboard for a nice warm tone with excellent clarity. The piece also boasts a Gaboon Ebony fretboard with a Macassar Ebony bridge and headstock veneer. Brazilian Ebony fingerboard binding for a smooth glide up and down the neck.  Solid Maui-grown mahogany wood neck and graphite rod insert for added stability and sustain. The top and back binding is crafted with Brazilian Ebony wood with an elegant b-w-b purfling lines on back and sides for aesthetic appeal. The fretboard is radiused for added comfort on the wrist angle when playing high up on the neck. Gorgeous mother-of-pearl and paua shell position markers with 'shark eye' marker on position 17. The soundboard has a 'paua' abalone shell purfling and special 'Mako' headstock inlay for elegant appeal. Matching abalone 'paua' shell inlay on fretboard and headstock. Abalone 'paua' shell and mother-of-pearl hues for triple-bound rosette. Stunning Mako shark 'tail' slotted-headstock with professional Gotoh slotted-headstock machine tuners for precise tuning. Maui deer antler nut and saddle and a high-gloss finish with a sound that rings true 'Hawaii'. The lower bout of the soundboard has also been domed to a radius of approximately 25'. Fingerboard has a radius of 20". Spanish heel construction.This beauty really sings and has excellent volume and sustain. Crisp and balanced tones all the way up the neck with a nice warm tone from the Western Red Cedar. Now is your chance to own a phenomenal player instrument from one of Hawaii's upcoming luthiers. Only about 8-10 ukuleles made per year.Studio Recording: vimeo.com/104937632Listening with a quality pair of headphones or stereo speakers will allow you to hear the subtle nuances of this instrument.Call 808-294-1046 or email. 日本語でもお気軽にどうぞ。You won't be disappointed at the craftmanship and playability of this wonderful Custom Mako Tenor Ukulele. 2 day approval. If you don't like the uke for whatever reason you may return the ukulele in the original condition received for a refund less the cost of shipping to and from Hawaii.