" I am now smitten with myrtle as a tonewood. It strikes a satisfying balance of high, mid and low frequencies and the overall timbre makes my auditory cortices buzz with pleasure. This is really a bespoke instrument and I couldn't be more pleased. There is no question that Mya-Moe is the ne plus ultra of ukulele luthiery. Kudos and my sincerest appreciation for all that you do."

- Eric H.

 

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Scheduled Start Date: Apr 09, 2013
Completed: May 15, 2013

  • Striped Myrtle top, back & sides

  • Walnut body binding

  • Abalone rosette

  • Hand-rubbed oil finish

  • Radiused Ebony fretboard with Walnut binding & Abalone markers

  • Mahogany neck

  • Slotted Headstock with Schertler tuners

  • Custom Signature Headplate

  • K&K Twin Spot pickup

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

Apr 9

bend sides, glue in neck block

2

Apr 10

glue in tail block

3

Apr 23

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

4

Apr 24

brace top, glue back onto sides

5

Apr 25

glue top onto sides, prep fretboard & neck

6

Apr 26

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

7

Apr 29

shape neck, dress fret ends, glue in back binding

8

May 5

prep for finish, glue neck/fretboard onto body

9

May 6

first coat of oil

10

May 7

second coat of oil

11

May 8

third coat of oil

12

May 9

fourth coat of oil

13

May 12

apply lemon oil, glue on bridge

14

May 15

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