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Guitars and ukuleles
Hand crafted in Polynesia the center of the ukulele world Woody Howard uses
the finest wood, rare “Tou” Cordia Subcordata . With this fine wood and his long
experience in wood working, Woody produces very fine instruments.
“Tou” (as it is called in Tahiti, Kou in Hawaiian) has great tonal properties
and a rich smooth look and feel. Tou wood was reserved only for the high ranking polynesiens because of it's rarity and qualities.
The ukuleles and guitars made by Woody are constructed in the reliable
Spanish method. The Te Kaha ukulele are also played by professional musicians
in Tahiti valued by its sound and artistic qualities.
6 to 8 strings available on order.
Concert models also available on order.
The Guitars sound boards are made with imported top grade woods for the best
projection of sound on these larger instruments. Honduras rose wood is used for
the sides and back as well as “Tou” wood. Woody’s guitar also has excellent sound projection, play ability, and craftsmanship.
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Te Kaha Ukuleles at "Made in Fenua" Expo, Tahiti - April28th to May 1st 2011
UKULELES
KAHA LELE , hybrid between a Tahitian ukulele and Hawaiian ukulele. Tou wood for sound board and Mahogany body and neck. Ebony finger board. It has the Tenor scale length. The sound is very much like the mix between the two styles of ukuleles. Bright quick sound and easy to play. Good for traveling, and parties as it is robust.
price 65.000 CFP or 545.00 Euros.
Tou body. mahogany neck. Ebony finger board, bridge, and tuner head face.
mother of pearl rosette. Gear "Pegheds" tuners 125.000 CFP or 1.048 Euros
The sound of Tou and Koa sound boards are very similar
Koa body. Mahogany neck. Ebony finger board and tuner head face. Miro
"milo" bridge . 145.000 CFP or 1.215 Euros
Miro "milo" back and sides and bridge. Redwood sound board. Ebony finger
board and tuner head face. Mahogany neck. Tou rosette. 120.000 CFP or 1.005 Euros.
A louder sound which is clear and carries the notes well.
8 string with ebony and mahogny neck
135.000 CFP or 1.131 Euros
REDWOOD TOP with tattoo TOU SIDES AND BACK WITH MILO BINDINGS. TAHITIAN MAHOGANY NECK Bright loud sound 125.000 CFP 1.048 EURO
Classical guitar with master grade European Spruce and Tou ukulele
Hauata, professional Tahitian entertainer, proud owner of her Te Kaha ukulele.
Tuner head close up. Ebony and Tahitian Mahogany.
GUITARS
Honduras rosewood back and sides. Master grade European spruce sound
board. Tahitian Mahogany neck. Ebony finger board and tuner head faces.
Miro "milo" bridge. Inquire for availability
Honduras rosewood back and sides. AAA grade European spruce sound board.
Tahitian Mahogany neck. Ebony finger board and tuner head faces, and bridge
320.000 CFP or 2.681 Euros
Tahitian Mahogany sides and back. Master grade Redwood sound board.
Ebony finger board, bridge, and tuner head faces. Spanish cedar neck.
Light guitar with a slightly less width on the neck and low action good for
jazzy fast playing or Flamenco style. Has a loud clear sound with strong bass
185.000 CFP or 1.550 Euros
Tou back and sides Master grade spruce top. Mahaongany neck, ebony
finger board Miro bridge. Shellac finnish 265.000 CFP and 2220.73 Euros.
Maccaferri Selmer style guitar. Oval hole AA grade spurce top, "Tou"
sides and back, ebony finger board and bridge, mahogany neck with
ebony surport stringer. Shelac finish. Great sound. low action the
great sound you would expect of this type of guitar. 2053.00 Euros.
Classical / Flamenco
AAA Redwood top, " Tou " sides and back, ebony finger board, Milo
bridge, Mahogany neck, mother of pearl inlay rosset, shelac finish.
Light and has great basses and clear trebles at the same time smooth
playing. 2053.00 Euros or 245,000 CFP.
All ukuleles & guitars are hand finished with shellac for better sound projection.
I take orders so please contact me for any questions.
Cell phone +689 737 664
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Hand made carrying cases included with each instrument
