Ahnko Honu
Well-known member
Mr. Bader makes each 'ukulele by hand in his small shop at a very low volume. He not only makes his 'ukuleles by hand but he also mills the majority of his wood from logs that he has collected himself. He mills all his top, bottom, and side boards using a band saw, and a drum sander. The only thing he doesn't make himself is pretty much the fret wire, tuners, and strings. Each instrument is unique and different unlike a CNC machined mass produced KALA which are churned out by the thousands like clones though high quality but somewhat soulless. Each of Mr. Baders 'ukuleles I consider a work of art. Because there is so much hand work involved no two are alike. Don't expect a flawless 100% cosmetically perfect 'ukulele, expect a hand made work of art made by a man who also plays the 'ukulele with his main concern being sound. He could spend more time on finish and charge more but again he is more concerned with sound than finish, and though his finish is beautiful it might not pass a magnifying glass test of more particular customers. I am very satisfied with the quality and sound of my first two Emil Bader 'ukuleles, and I look forward to my 3rd a special order Milo wood tenor neck concert pineapple.
