Rocker's Uke III!
Item Number: 296
Time Left: CLOSED
Description
ROCKER'S UKE
OA2 model soprano ukulele. This Ovation Applause uke uses the same carbon body & bowl-shaped back as the OA guitars popularized in the 1970s. Bridge & saddle retrofit features Pacific shell as bridge material in place of the original plastic strip to give the instrument more vibrancy & abalone dot inlays to indicate a re-habbed instrument.
This ukulele has been lovingly restored by KUNM's own Music Director and host of Ear to the Ground, Matthew Finch.
Player reviews of the OA2 praised its strong projection (perhaps one reason why guitarist Kaki King plays the tenor version), but found it slightly muddy at the high end, lacking the "chime" preferred by uke enthusiasts. In order to get it to chime, the previous player tuned it so high that eventually the saddle was dislodged. That should not recur after this rehab.
Sturdy construction, 13 5/8" scale with rosewood neck, amber tinted tuning pegs, low action (can be played with a slide) and a single strap button at the bottom of the instrument.
Clustered sound holes at the top bout under decorative plates; fretboard slants across body to accommodate right-handed players. Minor wear marks around bridge, two minor scratches on the back appear to be from a belt buckle. Strung Hawai'ian style with new nygut strings.
Special Instructions
When you bid please note:
- The winner of each auction lot will receive an e-mail following the completion of the auction on May 29, 2014 with pick up/delivery options.The auction ends at 9pm MT on May 29, 2014. If you want to pick up your items in person we need to hear a response from you by NOON May 30, 2014 so that we can have your things ready for you.
- You will have pick up options with specific times in Albuquerque (Friday and Saturday) and Santa Fe (Sunday and Monday). We will offer KUNM station tours on Saturday for bidders as well.
- The charge for shipping will be $5 for gift certificates and other items that would fit in a letter-sized envelope. All other items will be charged actual shipping charges, plus insurance. We start getting items ready to ship on the Monday after the auction and send them out as soon as we can following the shipping information you have supplied to bid in this auction. Please make sure your address and credit card information is correct and up to date.
- Please mark your calendar for the Taste and See event at KUNM in Albuquerque on May 22. This is a chance to see the artwork and jewelry and taste and experience some of the wonderful treats and services in this auction, visit with the donors and other bidders and tour KUNM’s studios. PLEASE NOTE: You must be a registered bidder or donor to attend this event.
Donated by
Matthew Finch