" I went to design a tenor resonator and Cary Kelly had already built one with all the trimmings I wanted to choose. It must have been serendipity. I only asked him to add on a pickup, and he even changed the tuning pegs to a more complimentary color. I am so happy down to every last detail. The ukulele plays like a dream and has a wonderful voice. When I'm not playing it I've got it nearby so I can gaze upon its charm. This is the first instrument that called me to name it and in honor of the builder and of the original dreamer who inspired the company, Cary-Mo' it is. "

- Brian A.

 

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  • Cherry top, back & sides

  • Bloodwood body binding with Abalone purfling on top

  • Hand-rubbed oil finish

  • Radiused Mesquite fretboard with Bloodwood binding & Abalone markers

  • Mahogany neck

  • Geared machine head tuners with black buttons

  • Custom Signature Headplate

  • Schatten Designs Biscuit Bridge pickup

Hand-crafted in the USA by Cary Kelly. 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

Step

Description

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1

bend sides, glue in neck block

2

glue in tail block, rout sound ports in top, install soundwell

3

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

4

brace top, glue back onto sides

5

glue top onto sides, prep fretboard & neck

6

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

7

shape neck, dress fret ends, glue in back binding

8

prep for finish, glue neck/fretboard onto body

9

first coat of oil

10

second coat of oil

11

third coat of oil

12

fourth coat of oil

13

apply lemon oil, setup cone & biscuit bridge (& pickup, if any)

14

final fretwork, cut nut, put in tuners, put on strings
Original Wood Set