Details
Les Stansell is a luthier based in Oregon who made his reputation building fine flamenco guitars. A few years ago he started building ukuleles utilizing the techniques he honed during his days as a guitar maker. The top of this custom baritone has three fan braces, a style carried over from the flamenco and classical guitar tradition. This pattern produces a clear, bell-like tone with plenty of sustain. The top is made from Incense Cedar, a species that grows on the West Coast. The back and sides are Myrtle, a lovely wood that resembles koa in look and timbre that also grows on the West Coast. The ukulele has a hand-rubbed shellac finish.
This custom uke in in excellent structural and cosmetic condition. There are a few very light signs of handling that don’t show up in the photos but you can see them in person if you look carefully. There is also a repaired crack in the top below the bridge between the D and G strings that has been repaired and is almost invisible. This is a great sounding baritone ukulele that is remarkably loud while still retaining a sweet, clear tone. Includes a hardshell case.
Specs
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Back sides
Myrtle
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Bridge
Rosewood
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Fingerboard
Ebony
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Finish
Shellac
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Frets to body
14
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Neck material
Port Orford Cedar
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Nut width
1 3/8"
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Scale length
20"
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Top material
Incense Cedar
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Total frets
19
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Tuners
PegHeds
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Year
2016
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Arch back
Yes
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Serial number
Aug. 2016
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SKU
LESCUSTO-g2016
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UPC
59639
