My review of tenor #117:
I couldn’t be more pleased with my ukulele. The woods are gorgeous and Jonathan went the extra mile with the small details; the fine purfling strips, beautiful wood binding, bookmatched back woods are all meticulously done. The inlays are extremely well finished and artistic. The redwood top gives it a strong, bold, voice with plenty of volume and sustain, surprisingly loud for a relatively small body. Jon obviously has deep knowledge of instrument building and it shines through in the beauty and sound of my ukulele. Highly recommended. – Christopher C.
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“I have received the ukulele. What a spectacular little uke it is. It is everything that I had hoped it would be and more. I love everything about it, especially the sound and playability. The radiused fretboard is spot on and it is easy to play up the neck. It has an amazing tone and the sustain is something I rarely hear in a small instrument. The port definitely adds to the fullness of the sound and I especially love the neck, it fits my hand perfectly and makes it easy to barre chords. The scoop is a nice place to hold onto the instrument too. Thank you so much. I hope you keep making instruments. You definitely know how to make them.” – Lisa S.
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“I am the very proud owner of three Jupiter ukuleles. Play-ability is excellent, resonance is unsurpassed. Each is unique, each is meticulously hand built, and each has a unique voice and look that I love. And Jon Dale stands behind each uke 100%. Doesn’t get any better!” – Duncan P., Ukulele teacher
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“I am loving the sound of my new ukulele. I am bummed out though… the one I got from you sounds so nice I am not satisfied with my Koa ukulele from Amahi any longer! Or any of the other ones I was thinking about getting.” – Bob W.
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“The instrument is simply stunning. Craftsmanship is superb. The wood is amazing, as is the inlay, purfling and all. It is just beautiful. And best of all, the sound quality is fantastic. Such a great tone and the resonance is exceptional all the way up the neck.” – Todd E.
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“I want to tell you again how happy I am with my concert and soprano ukuleles. The inch-and-a-half fretboards are absolute delights for me. I’m always pleased and proud to say the tops are recycled redwood from an apartment building water tank. And when I describe the other woods to my friends – Pennsylvania black walnut, Alaskan cedar, Florida casuarina – it’s a pleasure to see their surprised looks. What a sound and sustain! Two beautiful ukuleles in every way. Thank you, Jonathan, for being such an artist and craftsman.” – Lee U.
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I am you writing to express my sincere gratitude and delight for the tenor ukulele you recently built for me.
From the moment I first held it, I was struck by the craftsmanship and attention to detail. The natural wood selections, the overlays, the finishes, the bindings, and the overall construction are all impeccable. It is clear that a great deal of skill and care went into creating this beautiful instrument.
The ukulele’s sound quality is also exceptional. Each note rings out with warmth and clarity. The Redwood you suggested was an excellent recommendation, and it’s nice to know I’ve got a piece of NYC with me as well (my birthplace). Whether I am strumming chords or picking notes, it responds beautifully, making playing it a truly wonderful and fun experience.
I also really appreciated the way you listened to my preferences and incorporated them into the design. These custom features you included have made this ukulele uniquely mine, and I couldn’t be happier with the results.
This ukulele is not just an instrument, but a piece of art that my family and I will treasure for years to come. I look forward to many hours of playing and sharing music with it. – Bobby G.