Native Olive tenor ukulele

[chappy]

I though I would post these photos of the tenor ukulele I have recently finished.

Sometime ago there was a discussion on the forum on the workability of Native Olive. The last thread mentioned it was very oily and needed cleaning before gluing, etc.

During this build I found it no more difficult to build than any other wood, the sides bent very easily and the wood glued together without any problem.

The wood is from Tim S, a 6 piece Native Olive set, Satinbox bindings, Blackwood neck with (I think) a Jarrah laminate. The headplate, fretboard and bridge are all Ringed Gidgee.

Finish is brushed hard shellac micro pad rubbed to 12000 and then a coat of orange oil.

Cheers,

Alan

[Gazm]

AWESOME Olive set ,the sides to the end graft are a mirrored landscape setting...well almost!

Good choice with the Gidgee.

Fine looking Tenor Alan!!

Gaz

[56nortondomy]

Very nice Alan, Tim's supplied you with a great looking set.
Wayne