Breedlove Lu'au S Tenor Ukulele Myrtlewood-Myrtlewood

Description

Sustainable, solid-topped Breedlove ECO Collection Lu’au S Series myrtlewood ukuleles feature a resonant core tonewood layer of clear-cut free, individually harvested African mahogany in place of typical tonerobbing softwoods for back and sides. Sharing a Pacific Ocean coastline with Hawaiian koa, native Oregon myrtle has a similar bright ping, but borrows some of mahogany’s depth and warmth for a unique, powerful ukulele presence. Tenor ukes, the favorite of hailed modern aces like Jake Shimabukuro, have a throaty sonority that appeals to guitar players and a longer 17” scale that facilitates translating hot licks from six strings to four. The natural finish on this full-shouldered tenor Lu’au, equipped with geared tuners and Aquila Super Nylgut strings, will appeal to traditionalists, too.
SPECIFICATIONS
Body Type:
Tenor Uke
Neck Wood:
African Mahogany
Solid Wood Top:
Solid Myrtlewood
Layered Back & Sides:
African Mahogany, Myrtlewood
Top Finish:
Natural gloss
Back & Side Finish:
Natural gloss
Fretboard:
Ovangkol
# Frets:
20
Nut Width:
1.42"
Tuners Hardware:
Nickel Open Gear
Lower Bout Width:
9"
Waist Width:
5.26"
Upper Bout Width:
6.5"
Body Length:
12"
Body Depth:
2.36" (neck), 2.87" (tail)
String Gauge:
Aquila Super Nylgut
Pickup:
None
Bridge:
Ovangkol
Binding:
Black
Inlay:
Centered dots
Case:
N/A
Scale Length:
17"
Sound Hole:
2.68
Crafted In:
Designed in Bend, OR USA. Crafted in China.