" I am almost sad that this portion of my ukulele build is coming to a close. It has been an exciting process, and a real test of patience. But as soon as my instrument began, each day was one of discovery and awe at seeing this beautiful instrument come to life in your hands. Now, it is my turn. I hope that I can continue to grow as a player, but the music I make with my Mya-Moe will be a joy."

- Nancy G.

 

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Scheduled Start Date: Dec 17, 2012
Completed: Jan 15, 2013

  • Walnut back & sides

  • Curly Port Orford Cedar top

  • Bloodwood body binding

  • Bloodwood rosette

  • Hand-rubbed oil finish

  • Radiused Ebony fretboard with Bloodwood binding & Abalone markers

  • Mahogany neck

  • Peghed brand geared tuners

  • Leopardwood & Maple 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

Dec 17

bend sides, glue in neck block

2

Dec 18

glue in tail block

3

Dec 19

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

4

Dec 20

brace top, glue back onto sides

5

Jan 2

glue top onto sides, prep fretboard & neck

6

Jan 3

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

7

Jan 4

shape neck, dress fret ends, glue in back binding

8

Jan 7

prep for finish, glue neck/fretboard onto body

9

Jan 7

first coat of oil

10

Jan 9

second coat of oil

11

Jan 10

third coat of oil

12

Jan 13

fourth coat of oil

13

Jan 14

apply lemon oil, glue on bridge

14

Jan 15

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