It's here-- and it's elegant -- like a well fitted tuxedo with a flower in the lapel--
Meticulous inside and out-- I almost skipped this one as the ebony is not as heavily contrasted with lighter streaks as some -- but I really enjoy the rich almost solid dark chocolate in contrast to the white...
Plus 1 for Luis/LFDM as the best sounding tenors I have played at any price point (lattice bracing) and Hank/Kimo as the best value in custom ukes with amazing/exotic wood selections, tasteful esthetics, and big, bold, resonant tone (Hank's super tenor is exceptional!)
No problem Dave-
I have not listed either for sale anywhere-- I'm in no rush to sell -- just running out of room to accommodate my UAS--
I think the Giannini is the better choice as well--
I have two vintage mahogany baritones with 19" scales-- a Vega "Arthur Godfrey," and a a Giannini -- both crack-free in very good condition--
You can take your pick for $250 shipped CUS--
KoAloha Spruce Top Purpleheart Super Concert-- This concert body with a tenor scale has a spruce top and a striking purpleheart wood back and sides. It has a striped ebony bridge and fingerboard, trimmed off with curly koa binding, and protected with a gloss lacquer finish. This Special Issue...
I would be interested in a luthier's opinion, but I would surmise that any wood which makes contact with the strings (like fretboards and tie-bridges) would be susceptible to finish damage from the rubbing of the strings-- although this maybe wouldn't apply to thru-bridges or pinned bridges--