Hawaiian Koa Concert Ukulele

Dave’s Take: This one of several ukuleles I’ve made for the Merit School of Music’s annual Play On fundraiser. The raffle winner from this year chose a classic Koa concert ukulele, built from a particularly lovely top, back, and sides set.

MachMachines Merit Custom Ukulele in Koa_front body
MachMachines Merit Custom Ukulele in Koa_full front
MachMachines Merit Custom Ukulele in Koa_full front angle
MachMachines Merit Custom Ukulele in Koa_full back angle
MachMachines Merit Custom Ukulele in Koa_full back
MachMachines Merit Custom Ukulele in Koa_front body
MachMachines Merit Custom Ukulele in Koa_back body

Materials

  • Top: Hawaiian Koa

  • Back & Sides: Hawaiian Koa

  • Neck: Honduran Mahogany

  • Fretboard: Indian Rosewood

  • Head Plate Veneers: Hawaiian Koa

  • Bridge: Ebony

  • Body & Fretboard Binding: Curly Map

Dimensions

  • Overall Length: 24 inches

  • Scale Length: 15 inches

  • 12 Frets to the Body

Parts

  • Tuners: Rubner Matte Brass with Rosewood Buttons

  • Rosette: Abalone Shell

  • Fretboard Dots: Abalone Shell

  • Side Dots: Abalone Shell