" I want to thank the entire Mya-Moe family for this wonderful instrument. I can truly see, hear and feel the love that went into building it. I actually experienced frisson when I played the first few chords. I have to say that as amazing as Mya-Moe ukuleles look and sound on the website, it is something sublime to hold and play one. I had very high expectations when I placed my order, and am happy to say that all of them have been exceeded."

- Lucas W.

 

(scroll down for more photos)

 

Share this UkeTracker page on Facebook:
Scheduled Start Date: Jul 24, 2013
Completed: Aug 21, 2013

  • Striped Myrtle top, back & sides

  • Walnut body binding

  • Walnut rosette

  • Hand-rubbed oil finish

  • Radiused Ebony fretboard with Walnut binding & Abalone markers

  • Mahogany neck

  • Peghed brand geared tuners

  • Walnut & Maple 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.

Cascade Series Wood Cascade Series Wood

 

Gallery Photos (completed instrument)

Back

Front

Full Front
Build Schedule
 

Date

 

  

1

Jul 24

bend sides, glue in neck block

2

Jul 26

glue in tail block

3

Jul 29

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

4

Jul 30

brace top, glue back onto sides

5

Jul 31

glue top onto sides, prep fretboard & neck

6

Aug 1

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

7

Aug 12

shape neck, dress fret ends, glue in back binding

8

Aug 13

prep for finish, glue neck/fretboard onto body

9

Aug 14

first coat of oil

10

Aug 15

second coat of oil

11

Aug 18

third coat of oil

12

Aug 19

fourth coat of oil

13

Aug 20

apply lemon oil, glue on bridge

14

Aug 21

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