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~Players Model Ukulele ~

The Players Model ukulele represents an instrument built with the same attention to detail as our fully custom instruments, but with most of the aesthetic components left off.
This gives the buyer the opportunity to purchase a quality hand built instrument at a more affordable price and a choice of upgrade option to personalise their Ukulele.
The Players model has identical construction to our totally custom instruments.
“In fact, the insides are absolutely the same”.
This model is offered in any of our standard body shapes and Headstock options.

Price as of January 1st, 2016 is $1500

A downloadable Players model order form can be found on my Ordering page
The Players Model ukuleles have the following features left off or changed from my custom instruments.

~ Players Model Standard Details~

~ Top : Any softwood (Spruce, Redwood, Cedar) or matching hardwood to back/sides.
~ Back/Sides: Not selected figured, Mostly straight grained.
~ No body bindings.
~ No end graft.
~ No bounding on the fretboard.
~ Simple rosette ring, BWB, shell or wood. A custom rosette is a fantastic way to add further distinction.
~ Solid peghead : Peghead face receives decorative veneer such as BRW or walnut burl.
~ Grover tuners as standard- Many tuner up grades can be seen in the Tuners section of the order form.
~ Finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer can be Matt or 95% gloss, but not a perfect mirror finish as found on my high end instruments. Master grade mirror finish upgrade is available.
~ Hardshell case : Black or tweed

Lots of upgrade options are available, such as:
~ Composite materials Rosette, Body bindings, Side Sound Port, Tuner up grade, High end Finish , Crossrock ABS or Fiberglass case.