Handmade Makau Ukulele

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Ukulele Description:
“Makau” is a word in the Hawaiian language that translates to “fishhook”. Since the ocean was a vital source of food for ancient Hawaiians, the makau came to symbolize their deep connection and respect for the ocean. It served as a good luck charm for an abundant catch and for safe passage over the ocean’s waters. The makau also evokes the legend of the demigod Māui, who used his magical fishhook to pull the Hawaiian Islands from the ocean’s depths. In this way, the makau carries both cultural and legendary significance, linking Hawaiians to their ancestors, the ‘āina, and ka moana.
This ukulele features a rosewood makau inlaid on the soundboard contrasted against the spectacular curly koa. An abalone shell cord tied to the makau extends into the upper bout, giving the impression that the player is wearing the fishhook as a necklace.
It is built with a finely articulated Kasha bracing pattern that optimizes the entire soundboard through a carefully arranged system of light braces that maximize the string vibrations. Relocating the sound hole to the sides allows for a lighter braced top and increases the amount of vibrating soundboard wood. A live back design enables the back to move in response to the air pressure changes within the cavity and sweeten the tone.

About the Builder:
Christopher is a 2nd generation luthier from Long Island, New York. He has been working in the shop since he was a child and building/playing ukulele since 2010. Christopher also performs and records exclusively on his own handmade ukulele, becoming a Nā Hōkū Hanohano “Ukulele Album of the Year” award finalist in 2021 for his original album, Beginning Today.

Materials:
Soundboard, Sides, Back, Faceplate, Backplate: Koa from Andrew Kitakis
Neck: Honduran Mahogany
Fingerboard, Bridge: Indian Ebony
Binding: Curly Maple
Side and Neck Wood Purfling: B/W/B
Nut and Bridge Saddle: Bone
Makau Fishhook Inlay: Indian Rosewood, Abalone Shell

Specs:
17” tenor ukulele
Kasha braced soundboard with double side sound holes
Makau fishhook with abalone shell necklace cord inlay on soundboard
Nut width: 1-3/8”
Neck width at 12th fret: 1-3/4”
Abalone shell logo inlay
14 frets to the body, 18 frets total
16” radiused fingerboard
Bound fingerboard and body
Abalone dot side position markers at frets 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 15
Domed top and back plates
Original headstock design
Compensated bridge saddle for improved intonation
Gotoh UPT black tuning machines with bell buttons - 4:1 ratio
String-through bridge design
Hand rubbed oil finish
D’Addario EJ65T - nylon strings (set up with high G)

Ukulele Dimensions:
Overall length: 26-1/2”
Body length: 11-3/4”
Lower bout width: 9-1/8”
Upper bout width: 6-7/8”
Waist width: 5-7/8”
Body depth: 3-1/8”

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:13 Sound Sample 1
00:35 Specs
02:46 Sound Sample 2
03:44 Build Info
05:34 Sound Sample 3
06:39 Patreon Shout Out

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