i built this in 2006 for my friend Kari. i had just been to the Guild of American Luthiers convention in tacoma so it only took me about a month to complete.
a few months after having this uke, Kari left it on top of her car at a show and drove off. it was not around anywhere when she went back to look.
if anyone knows anything about what happened to this instrument please contact me here!
the back, sides, and neck are flamed maple that i got as partial trade for a guitar i built.
Kari named it "the rockstar" because of all the pearloid flash.
the access panel in the endblock was inspired from Harry Fleishman's workshop at the luthier convention.
the removable panel makes electronic and internal repairs far easier. also this is a place for a battery.
the bracing design is my own, likely inspired by various convention lectures.
the strap pin at the headstock finial is an idea from a baritone ukulele i had built. i'll post that next.
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