Excellent craftsmanship, design and tone are important to me, and these qualities are reflected in the ukuleles I offer. I am the sole maker of ukuleles bearing my name.

Description: Handmade tenor ukulele, low G tuning, made by R. Miska Workshop of Petaluma, California. No. 2018-5.

Top: Englemann Spruce
Sides and back: Sweetgum
Fretboard: Macassar Ebony
Neck: Honduran Mahogany
Detail wood: Olive
Nut & saddle: Corian
Dot: Pava Abalone
Bracing: German Spruce
Bracing pattern (top): Vee
Neck joint: Mortise & Tenon
Tuners: Gotoh SG 381

WHY I MAKE UKULELES
Learning music was something I had wanted to do for many years and was a way to fill the hole in my life left by the departure of our third child to college. I decided to try the ukulele because of its portability and because my stubby, chubby fingers made playing all six strings of a guitar difficult. After about a year of lessons, my teacher got to know me pretty well. During one lesson she said, “you’re the kind of person who, if he wants to eat bread, would prefer to grow the wheat, mill it, and then then bake your own. I know someone in Hawaii who gives one on one instruction in making ukuleles. Is that something that would interest you?” Indeed it was, and within months I was on The Big Island making my first ukulele. I have always loved making and fixing things with my hands, and I found tranforming mute blocks of wood into musical instruments immensely satisfying and fulfilling.  

http://rmiskaworkshop.com

Does not include case.

Winner must pick up item at BIJC, 740 Western Ave., Petaluma, CA or pay shipping costs.