Shop Update – Sakonnet

Shop Update – Sakonnet

November 7, 2012 Ukulele Sakonnet got her soundboard installed today. We cut her ‘wobbly’ soundhole, installed her bracing and her soundboard is in place. Next we’re actually going to apply some finish to the inside. Since “Sakonnet’ may...
We Learned a Lot at Napa

We Learned a Lot at Napa

After chatting with lots of folks at the Wine Country Ukulele Festival, we came away with good information about what people are looking for in ukuleles and we went right to the workshop. We’re building up several new Keystone tenors and a couple of concerts to...
Shop Update – “Roni”

Shop Update – “Roni”

Ukulele “Roni” is named for American film star and pinup, Veronica Lake. As such, we’ve gone all blonde on her wood, with Birdseye Maple on her sides and Curly Maple front and back. Even her neck will be executed in sleek quartersawn Maple....
Getting Medieval

Getting Medieval

It’s a device that strikes fear in the hearts of men. Just the sound of it approaching makes you cringe and sweat. It is one of the most fear-inducing devices ever created and this is a truly scary example. Built in probably the 1940s, this articulated monster...