all syrupy and sweet

some last minute finish touch up on a tiny cherry pocket uke for my favorite person ever, Laurinda.

Overwhelmed much?

Custom made Hardtail saddle by Pete M. aka ALMUSE mandolins.

the latest Koa Pocket Uke

want to send out my thanks to Mr. Declan Poole from the UK.

 

 

all solid blonde Hawaiian Koa body (one piece top and back)

african rosewood fingerboard ( bubinga)

9.5" mini scale

bone nut

french polish

finish line

Nuts for a Mini Macadamia

Paul from Sydney placed his order a week after thanksgiving last year and here it is making tis first appearance on this bloorrgg.

 

 

some week old photos you guys might enjoy staring at. better late than never.

 

 

 

 

Half-shells.

Laurinda's and Ric's

 

                                 rosettes and handpainted logos.

 

 

Cherry Pocket sets for April

i thought i post this before its get real crazy in the shop and i forget.obviously, these tiny uke fever isnt dying anytime soon so im very happy. thanks guys.

more on the Taropatch

o pequeno vermelho agressivo

here im gluing the macadamia headplate.

Red Resin Fret dots.

Shimerry

a detailed look of the beautiful figuring on the back of this Myrtle concert. the photo doesn't do it justice. the nice curls are only visible under the right light and are quite mesmerizing to stare at. it grows on you and is quite hypnotic. man, i talk too much today.

Can you hear the song Fernando ?

the slow and long process of french polishing.....Mahogany that is.  Fernando is probably already dead waiting for this taropatch. i hope not though.

New Logo

handpainted goodness...for now.