What does a ukulele look like? Like a miniature guitar, right? Not necessarily.
Ukulele Manifesto
While most ukuleles look like mini guitars, other popular forms have emerged--the Bell, the Pineapple, the Fluke. The variety may be due to the uke's reputation as a whimsical, "fun" instrument, inspiring non-conformity in design; andthe uke's small size makes design experiments cheaper and easier.
For someone like me who likes to design and make things of wood, and who also likes ukulele music, the uke's design possibilities have proven irresistible. I have not been immune to the whimsy factor either.The results, you see here on this blog.
I make ukuleles at 2nd Chance Wood Co. in Durand, MI (https://www.facebook.com/pg/2ndchancewood/posts/?ref=page_internal) . The ukes are made entirely of recycled wood from old Michigan barns and urban reclaimed wood. The instruments are for sale at the 2nd Chance store in Durand, MI. Individuals or dealers may also contact me at raberdavid@yahoo.com.
Anatomically, it doesn't make sense. Yes, the cat's head is at the end of the neck, but its one oversized eye is at the other end of the neck. Well, that's whimsy for ya.
I call this one the Mod Bell because I started off with the classic Bell style uke and modified it. I like the ambrosia maple for a top. The figure in the wood is kind of dramatic but a lot more subtle than than the craziness of spalted maple. Although there is something to be said for craziness too.
A coworker of mine at 2nd Chance Wood Co. was kind enough to do a video for me, singing and playing the Fat Triangle Ukulele (tenor) she purchased some time ago. Look up Sierra's music page on FB at https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=baby%20bluu%27s%20music.
