Dec 7th 2012

I changed my mind with regard to finish. After I put a wash coat of shellac on the pore filled back and sides I noticed that the instrument has an older time feel to it. So I decided to apply a French polish finish. I like doing FP as each night you can leave the instrument looking better than the night before. Also no Blue tint! I am getting very close. I need to wait a few day to let the finish set, but I have finished the French Polishing. I should be able to get the bridge glued on this weekend and start setting it up.

Dec 24th 2012

I had the best morning with some good music playing methodically fretting the fret board. I have to start cooking diner, but if I get a couple of hours in the afternoon I can set her up.

Dec 31th 2012

I strung her up today. It does sound good. Still like a Ukulele but with a bit of punch and power. I have no idea how I want to really tune it. Right now it is standard tenor ukulele except the 4th string is an octave lower than it would be. More like a guitar 4th, 4th, 3rd, 4th. I repeat the notes an octave down on the bass strings. I am considering different tunings. I will play around to see what I can come up with. Bear claw spruce top, Koa back and sides, cocobolo with a black fiber purfling mahogany neck. Amboyna burl rosette and head board veneers. In any case here it is ...