OulCraft Custom #101 Solid Mastergrade Curly Myrtle "Black" Tenor Ukulele inc case

The absolutely unique and inspiring uke you are looking at right now is an Oulcraft Ukulele, remember the name because these Ukuleles offer something at the high end that really pushes the boundaries of what you can expect from the Ukulele. Using modern production methods these Ukuleles compete and learn from all of the hard work many of the very best Japanese and US builders have been producing throughout the last decade. When I hold these instruments I am reminded of Kanile'a, AnueNue and TODA whilst also getting a fair amount of the flavours and sensibilities of the best smaller workshop outfits like Sumi, Barron River and Pete Howlett.

Oulcraft comprise of 3 gifted builders and designers; Jungtae (the luthier) set up the Oul studio in 2011 having worked previously in Japan building custom acoustic guitars for T's Guitars. He trained under the extremely talented Shinji Takahashi known for Seilen Ukuleles. He is joined in the workshop by his brother Hyuntae, and the unique design element of the Oulcraft Ukuleles is down to Jungtae's wife Seoyoon who has an extensive design history in various industries. The synergy that this team create is extremely refreshing, a family approach with a mixing bowl of excellent design ideas, a wealth of craftsmanship experience and modern techniques. We are delighted to be Europe's first Oulcraft dealer and to be able to join them on a new voyage of Ukulele design as the company hits it's second decade.

This stunning solid Myrtle uke is a wonder on the ears. It has that immediate and eager response that only the best made ukuleles have - those which are made to be light and stiff, and therefore super resonant. Tonally, the sound is most like Mango, with a really interesting darkness and warmth to the lower end, and a lovely mellowness throughout the range which is totally beguiling. It is a total contrast to the brighter ping of Koa.

An amazing looking and unique sounding Tenor from one of the world's best builders.

Spec:

Solid Curly Myrtle top, back and sides
Spanish Cedar neck and headstock, Satin Black finish
37mm nut width
28mm G to A string spacing
17" scale length
Bone nut and saddle
Environmentally friendly water based Urethane Gloss finish
Gotoh UK700 Geared tuners
Radiused Fretboard in Ebony
Side Soundport
Rosewood bridge
MOP fretboard dots
Hawaiian Koa Rosette and Binding
Titano-Nylon High G strings

Please note - no Wax based cleaning products should be used on this finish. Polish which does not contain any wax, like Lizard Spit, will work really well.