Standard tenor
This is the current version of my standard model tenor Ukulele, with slightly fuller body, shallower side profile, tapered headstock, Laminated sides.
These feature three-piece Laminated sides as on my standard models for stability, strength and projection, carbon rod reinforced necks and Gotoh open geared pegs. Metal side dots. (front position dots on request) comes in an adapted Concert case.
All 2023 models onwards will have ebony fingerboards as standard with Indian plantation-grown Rosewood available UK only on request.
See my etsy shop pages for standard options with the shortest waiting time, other woods available,
Soundboard choices: Yellow Cedar, Red Cedar, Redwood, Swiss Spruce, Mahogany, Koa, Willow, Maple
Back and side options: Black Walnut, European Walnut, Cherry, Oak, Bog Oak, Maple, Mahogany, Koa, Indian Rosewood, Ebony.
Necks: African mahogany, Spanish Cedar, Sapele, Cherry, Walnut. (Stiffer woods with maple insets, softer woods with carbon rod)
Fingerboards: Ebony, Rosewood, Chacate Preto,
Bridge: Straight through strings, Bridge pins and tie-bridge optional
Finish: water-based acrylic, French polish and oil finish optional
tuners: Gotoh open geared or Mini Gotoh closed tuners, Friction models POA
Headstock: Snakeheads style or Standard paddle shape with Gold King Logo. Pearl logo on request
Strings: Worth high g /Low G or Aquila hi G /Low G on request.
Endpin: Endpin fitted as standard. K&K pickups are available as an optional extra during construction on this model.
£1500 including case Cutaway and Soundport are also an option on this model
Pineapple tenor
Pineapple Ukulele model available with the body length/width/depth of a concert Ukulele with the scale length and sound of a tenor Ukulele in a compact form. Standard options are available on my Etsy shop.
These feature three-piece Laminated sides as on my standard models for stability, strength and projection, carbon rod reinforced necks and Gotoh open geared pegs. Metal side dots. (front position dots on request) comes in an adapted Concert case.
All 2023 models onwards will have ebony fingerboards as standard with Indian plantation-grown Rosewood available UK only on request.
See my etsy shop pages for standard options with the shortest waiting time, other woods available,
Soundboard choices: Yellow Cedar, Red Cedar, Redwood, Swiss Spruce, Mahogany, Koa, Willow, Maple
Back and side options: Black Walnut, European Walnut, Cherry, Oak, Bog Oak, Maple, Mahogany, Koa, Indian Rosewood, Ebony.
Necks: African mahogany, Spanish Cedar, Sapele, Cherry, Walnut. (Stiffer woods with maple insets, softer woods with carbon rod)
Fingerboards: Ebony, Rosewood, Chacate Preto,
Bridge: Straight on this model with through strings, Bridge pins and tie-bridge optional
Finish: Nitrocellulose or water-based acrylic. French polish and tung oil/Danish oil optional
tuners: Gotoh open geared or Mini Gotoh closed tuners, Friction models POA
Headstock: Standard paddle shape with Pewter colour King Logo. Pearl logo on request
Strings: Worth high g /Low G or Aquila hi G /Low G on request.
Endpin: Endpin fitted as standard. K&K pickups are available as an optional extra during construction on this model.
Purchase these direct from my
- £1250 Etsy shop 12 months wait.
Standard model(Guitar classic shape)
Fourteen fret classic Tenor Model, order on Etsy! 9-month from order usually.
FSC Sapele with ebony fingerboard and bridge, now with Gotoh tuners as standard
(Friction pegs or Gotoh open geared friction optional extra)
£1050 including case plus shipping (see my Etsy shop to order)
My standard model Tenor Ukulele, seen at the 2010 Ukulele Festival of Great Britain, has been further refined since then.
Spanish Cedar neck with carbon rod
Laminated sides for stability and volume.
Gotoh mini tuners
Aqulia nylgut or Fluorocarbon strings
Fourteen frets to the body, ebony veneer head plate.
String through, tied or bridge pin bridge available
7th fret side marker, as standard /5, 7, 10, 12 side dots optional as are fingerboard dots
Soundport is optional on a standard model
The original version of this is also available as a plan to those who want to make their instrument:
all Plain mahogany or Koa, or Yellow Cedar or Red cedar tops with rosettes and binding, Walnut or figured maple back and sides available as an option from £1250
Standard options on my etsy shop pages
Other models available soon
Koa models from £1500spruce and cedar options also possible,
Monkeypod custom 14 fret (one off custom model)
Please feel free to email if you have any questions about these.