" I continue to absolutely love my Mya-Moe Koa tenor.  It travelled with me to Tennessee and Washington State since I received it in May 2013.  And, it has been my partner while leading uke jams and workshops.  The last two weeks have elevated our partnership to a special level. Thank you for making #1051 - a wonderful companion that just happens to sound great."

- Tony A.

 

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Scheduled Start Date: Apr 11, 2013
Completed: May 07, 2013

  • Curly Koa top, back & sides

  • Hand-rubbed oil finish

  • Radiused Ebony fretboard with Pearl markers

  • Mahogany neck

  • Peghed brand geared tuners

  • Leopardwood & 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.

 

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Build Schedule
 

Date

 

  

1

Apr 11

bend sides, glue in neck block

2

Apr 15

glue in tail block

3

Apr 18

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

4

Apr 19

brace top, glue back onto sides

5

Apr 22

glue top onto sides, prep fretboard & neck

6

Apr 23

clean up body, rout dovetail, drill tuner holes, glue fretboard onto neck

7

Apr 24

shape neck, dress fret ends

8

Apr 25

prep for finish, glue neck/fretboard onto body

9

Apr 29

first coat of oil

10

Apr 30

second coat of oil

11

May 1

third coat of oil

12

May 2

fourth coat of oil

13

May 6

apply lemon oil, glue on bridge

14

May 7

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