Here's a pic of ukes I was offering for sale almost a decade ago, not long after I first started building ukes. The cigar-box types I have not built in a while. The Cat's Eye type is still one of my personal favorites.
The "Texalele" pictured there is the first one of that type that I built. Still building those on order, having buiult and sold about half a dozen over time--all shipped to Texas but one, as I recall.
As a self-taught builder, I have been focused on the physical form and creative designs of my ukes--all of them alternative ukes that do not look like miniature guitars. I consider this an artistic endeavor thru and thru, in the long tradition of alt uke types in the history of the ukulele. While paying attention to aesthetics beyond the usual decorative features of standard guitar-shaped ukes, I have constantly given heed to improving the structural and sound qualities of my ukes--because if a musical instrument is little more than a showpiece or conversation piece, what's the point?
As of March 2026, I have built 116 ukuleles and have sold most of them, sold a few thru auctions to raise funds for non-profit groups, and given away a few to family and friends and a couple of professional musicians.
From now on, I will be using this blog for a recurring feature, a CURRENTLY AVAILABLE post showing the instruments I have for sale at a given time. To buy one, or for more info, email me at deukuleles@gmail.com (or raberdavid@yahoo.com), or go to my FB ukulele page, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100027943045229
