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Author:  Allen McFarlen [ Wed Mar 11, 2015 10:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Ambrosia Maple and Ancient Spruce Tenor Uke

This one is a real looker, even if I do say so myself.

Made from a orphan guitar back of Ambrosia Maple. The prettiest set I've ever seen. Paired up with an Ancient Spruce soundboard. Trim in ebony and Honduran Rosewood. Hipshot tuners and a K&K Aloha Twin installed. And yes, it's a lefty.

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Author:  Hesh [ Wed Mar 11, 2015 10:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Ambrosia Maple and Ancient Spruce Tenor Uke

Another beauty Allen!

Maybe consider a pic for your use of this one and the TM uke in the other thread? I have a hinch that they would look very cool together.

Author:  Grunt [ Fri Mar 13, 2015 7:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Ambrosia Maple and Ancient Spruce Tenor Uke

Is that some of the 3000 year old spruce?

Author:  Jason Rodgers [ Fri Mar 13, 2015 10:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Ambrosia Maple and Ancient Spruce Tenor Uke

Man, you've just got it with these ukes: proportion, aesthetic, wood choice, everything.

Author:  Allen McFarlen [ Fri Mar 13, 2015 11:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Ambrosia Maple and Ancient Spruce Tenor Uke

Yes, this is some of the 3000 year old spruce. I've used it a fair bit now, and have just a few sets left.

Author:  Grunt [ Sat Mar 14, 2015 7:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Ambrosia Maple and Ancient Spruce Tenor Uke

That's a fantastic looking instrument.

Author:  Jim Kirby [ Sun Mar 15, 2015 5:24 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Ambrosia Maple and Ancient Spruce Tenor Uke

Is that the natural color for the spruce? Dang! It almost looks like Wenge or something.

Your rosettes are just it! No question!

Author:  cphanna [ Sun Mar 15, 2015 5:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Ambrosia Maple and Ancient Spruce Tenor Uke

Allen, I think one of the sweetest touches is the heel cap, inlaid back along the back center seam. That is pure art. I must say I was rather surprised to see the Imperial tuner buttons on this instrument. They don't look out of proportion. Are they full size? Or do you have a source for smaller Imperial buttons? Very nice!

Author:  Allen McFarlen [ Mon Mar 16, 2015 12:55 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Ambrosia Maple and Ancient Spruce Tenor Uke

That is the natural color of the Spruce. It was unearth a couple of years ago. Buried under a landslide and carbon dated to be 3000 years old. I have pieces that are either Blue / Black or Red / Black.

These are the only Imperial style tuners I've ever used. They are from Hipshot. Couldn't say if they are slightly smaller or not. They are only suitable on a tenor or larger size instrument though.

Author:  frwilliams [ Tue Mar 29, 2016 8:46 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Ambrosia Maple and Ancient Spruce Tenor Uke

What a lovely looking instrument. I have some ambrosia maple and this really encourages me to give it a try. What did you fill any worm holes with? Great work Allen!!

Author:  rlrhett [ Tue Mar 29, 2016 5:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Ambrosia Maple and Ancient Spruce Tenor Uke

I saw similar spruce on a promo video for NAMM. It really seemed a pointless promo trick.

On your guitar it truly is beautiful. Kudos!


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