26/11/2012. This project is based on scientist Michael Kasha' s design, He collaborated with the American luthier Richard L. Schneider (1936-1997) for 30 years and he made the creation of innovative instruments that were going to upset the traditional designs both Spanish and those developed by Frederick Martin in the 40 '.
The ibiscus soundhole is a drawin by Eric DeVine and the uke is inspired by his masterpiece.
Thanks to Mr. Eric DeVine.
For this instrument I wanted to use the Koa. This plant grows only in Hawaii. Amazing figuration and great acoustic capacities.
You can see the construction phases.
Shape: Tenor - Nut Width: 34,9mm
Diapason: 17" (431,8mm) - Body Length: 307,5mm
Fingerboard Radius:--- - Finishing:Shellac
Top: Hawaiian Koa - Binding: Flamed Maple, Abalone (zipflex 1,5mm)
Back & Side: Hawaiian Koa - Backstrips: Abalone (zipflex 1,5mm)
Neck: Sepale Mahogany - Frets: 18% Nickel / Silver
Bridge: African Ebony - Tuning Machine: Gotoh
Fingerboard: Bubinga Pommele - Nut and Saddle: Ebony/Tusq
Haedplate Cover: Bubinga Pommele - Rosette Inlay: -----
Kerfing: Sapelli Mahogany - Haedstock Inlay: Paua Abalone
Braces: Sitka Spruce - Fingerbord Inlay: Paua Abalone
