What I Do
I build ukuleles and guitars to delight, in hopes that they–in their own small way–will nurture hope, creative expression, connection, and joy. Delight has many dimensions, starting with sheer tone, playability, and responsiveness, but also including rich expressiveness, beauty, personality, layers of discovery, and graceful aging. They flow into each other so intricately that my work is as…
Around the shop
Late Spring 2019 After nearly 4 years of chemotherapy, Ann’s lung cancer has evaded the final defenses; my love of 40 plus years is in hospice. That does not stop her however from enjoying the wonder (and shameless mooching) of Lucia, our first grandchild. It’s probably no surprise that shop progress has slowed to a…
Kimo reviews his Grand Tenor ukulele “Katniss”
Ukulele master Kimo Hussey visited Oregon to give a concert and workshop, and while in town he kindly gave a video interview, including this review of the ‘ukulele I made for him earlier this year. The name Katniss arose because the amazing back wood brought to mind “Catching Fire” in the Hunger Games books. It’s…
It plays beautifully, the sound is huge and luxurious—I just want to keep playing.
James Hill (www.jameshillmusic.com)
At least once every single day I look at this awesome creation and think about you. I really love it, thank you so much.
Pat Megowan Stringed Instruments 