Mahogany Tenor Ukulele by Michael J King made in Cheltenham

[1viva]

Magnificient! :-)

[Ukelilli]

That's a beautiful Uke, Michael! (That dulcimer was pretty sweet too, wowie.) Thanks for finding me!

[michaeljking]

@Ukelilli Thanks very much! I heard your "Doctor Who" Song via myspace and now I am a fan....

[alsner73]

Seriously love the sound of that Uke, stunning instrument Michael, it is gorgeous and I'm going to have to have a look.

[V0udka]

Can somebody explain to me how (I suppose they are) chords work on a Ukelele? I like the sound but stringwise I can't seem to put my finger on it..

[michaeljking]

The chords are the same patterns as used on a guita(5 frets up though), the key difference is the high tuned 4th string that makes strumming so nice. This re-entrant tuning was actually the main characteristic of the guitar until the baroque period and the change in focus, aided by better low strings no doubt!

[MrRandomWritings]

Michael - how do you emboss your logo on the headstock? Trying to think of a way to personalise my creations in the future. Lesley suggested burning but I wouldn't know what to use

[michaeljking]

I use a custom made brass plate stamp that I hold in place with a jig and then put the headstock into a metal vice and clamp, like a press...

They can make any design, any size, 

I can email you the details(and anyone else who wants the info!)

[MrRandomWritings]

Thanks Michael - and for the email - I will look into it

[a57998]

That is very pretty. I never grow tired of watching mahogany grain in the sunlight.

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

What a lovely instrument, Michael. Great sound. Sounds loud - is it?

[michaeljking]

My family informs me it is very loud!! ;) I was 4 feet from my video camcorder, too close maybe considering the percussive side of the sound but otherwise it is as it is. It It will be a month before the varnish hardens, and the instrument plays in, I think it will sweeten up a little, I will do some more videos when I have practiced! Thanks for your comments!

[Fabyr]

Very nice instrument!

[wwelti]

A very nice instrument. Great to see and hear your work. And well played :)

[MrRandomWritings]

Lovely instrument Michael,

That O'Carolan's Dream sounds very like Stairway to Heaven to me.

[LeSaMilano]

I want one!! or TWO. gorgeous.

You didn't tell me Michael also made UKES. I suspect that was intentional! LOL xx

[MrRandomWritings]

does that mean I don't have to finish the one I am making you!

and stop calling him gorgeous!

[LeSaMilano]

1) NO!

2) nothing wrong with a little flirting over a mahogany Uke!

[blackcatspirit13]

I know a few Kiwis who'd be drooling if they saw this uke. It looks AND sounds awesome, Michael! Nice jamming session! :) Cheers!