An Extravagant Uke Pitch

Oaken Shield Tenor

Introducing the mighty "Oaken Shield" ukulele, tenor size, Who makes a ukulele entirely out of oak, which is not supposed to be a "tonewood"? I just did, and it sounds great, IMHO--excellent volume and tone. Play it soft and low or hard and fast--the solidity and heft of this uke make it suitable for that whole range. It's Beauty AND the Beast all rolled into one. --Dave raberdavid@yahoo.com https://www.facebook.com/2ndchancewood/

Two Michi-leles and a Mod Bell

Latest out of the workshop--a Michi-lele soprano (Spalted Maple top), Michi-lele concert (Flame Box Elder top) and a Mod Bell (Elm top).  I call it a Mod Bell because I started with the idea of a traditional bell shaped ukulele and modified it.  I started out not very fond of this shape, but after making three now, I'm liking it better.  Seems to work well in terms of resonance.

Fat Triangle Tenor Uke

Sierra, a co-worker at 2nd Chance Wood Company, playing one of my Fat Triangle ukuleles.

Ukulele Workbench

Lately I've been working on a few new Michi-leles, plus a Mod Bell type, replenishing  my stock after some sales.  Still have quite a few on hand, though, for sale at 2nd Chance wood company in Durand, MI, and in fact there is a SUMMER SALE going on right now--at least 15% off everything that is out there right now, about a dozen ukuleles of various styles.

It's the Fabulous Wackylele!

I made a ukulele that's "bass-ackwards."  In God's name, WHY?  All I can say is, it felt like a mountain I had to climb.

It's the Wackylele! How did this happen?

Had an idea to make a "bass-ackwards" ukulele, and now I'm in the process.  Have I gone overboard with whimsy factor?  You be the judge.

I thought this was may original idea, but after planning it out I did find an image of one very similar to it on the internet.  I guess some whimsical ideas are arrived at independently by different creators sometimes--just like monumental breakthroughs in science. Oh, well.  I'm going to keep on it until I get the cease-and-desist letter from the the patent holder. ;-)