3 Luthiers & Builders - Michigan
Blue Star Guitar Co.
Bruce Herron 44921 40th ST Paw Paw, MI 49079 USA
tel: 269-657-7696
Listing Info
from the Blue Star Guitar Co. web site
Allen Woody and Bruce Herron co-designed the original Konablaster electric soprano ukulele using these scientific means: The body is a tracing of a canned ham, and the peghead is shaped like a Pineapple! Hawaiian fare at its best! The scale is 14" and is tuned either high G (re-entrant) tuning, or drop G.
One single coil pickup and one volume - simplicity at its finest. The original bridge was the now infamous 30-06 shell casing. This is not intonatable and thus slightly dissonant - just like Woody thought it should be. As ukuleles generally go strapless, we covered the sides and back with Ozite amplifier carpet for Non-slip Comfort. Deluxe models can come with a thru-body bridge with adjustable saddles for spot-on intonation. Std. models still use the empty shell casing - should damage occur, you can still find a replacement shell anywhere in the world! And it's just Kool!
More information available on the Blue Star Guitar Co.'s web site.
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Dave's Ukes
2976 Okemos Road Mason, Michagin 48854 USA
1-517-290-1453 By Appointment
Listing Info
from the Dave's Ukes web site
Having a life long love of music and instruments and over 50 yrs of wood working experience I have moved my focus into Ukulele construction. After retiring from the building trades and being involved with the Lansing Area Ukulele Group (LAUGH) I was inspired to begin building ukuleles.
At first I felt an apprenticeship was in order so I started making ukuleles for friends and family, learning as I went. I studied books, the internet and best of all had dialog with other luthiers. I feel I learn from everyone I talk to and every instrument I examine. This learning will never end.
Pleasing to the eye is second only to pleasing to the ear. The foremost aim is to make the best sounding instrument possible and from the beginning the results have been pleasing. Making beautiful looking instruments is also important. A variety of woods are used, from the traditional Mahogany and Koa to uniquely figured Maple, Katalox, Granadillo, Bocote, Teak, Wenge, Cocobolo and Redwood. I am always on the lookout for unique and beautiful woods to match into distinctive patterns.
More information available on the Dave's Ukes's web site.
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Talsma String Instruments
Dave Talsma 5183 Durwood Drive Swartz Creek, MI 488473 USA Phone: (810) 922-1939 Contact: luthier@davetalsma.com
Listing Info
from the Talsma String Instruments web site
Custom Handmade Ukuleles & Guitars, built to your liking using the woods, finishes and appointments you choose. Each Talsma instrument features perfect details and wonderful sound. Please take some time to explore my website and all of the ukuleles and guitars that I’ve created. I look forward to making your custom Talsma!
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