Auction for Maui: Rebel Custom Tenor (The New Alchemist)
Mahalo to Rebel Ukulele for the amazing instrument and donation for Maui.
This is an auction with 100% of the proceeds going directly to the people of Maui. You will be invoiced and payment will be made directly to Craig and Sarah's non profit "Four Strings at a Time".
Pictures AND video show the exact ukulele available here.
This is an auction with 100% of the proceeds going directly to the people of Maui. You will be invoiced and payment will be made directly to Craig and Sarah's non profit "Four Strings at a Time" and all proceeds will go to Maui Food Bank.
The Alchemist from Rebel Ukulele first came out as a limited run in 2015. It was a big hit but it's been years since we've seen one. Well this is the newest generation with an upgraded look, sound, and feel.
The top on this new custom has beautiful mango wood and spruce. The sides and back are padauk. It's a striking design with a gorgeous tone.
This ukulele is set up with a fluorocarbon low G but we can set it up high G for you if you prefer that.
This is a truly special ukulele designed by Rebel artist Yo and crafted by their head builder Chote. The design is both creative and practical and the construction is exquisite. Chote built custom furniture for many years before learning lutherie from Paul and Griz from KoAloha quite a few years back. This ukulele is unique and beautiful but what is most impressive is the tone. It has excellent projection and a big warm body of sound while still retaining clear focus and remarkable sustain. It's one of the best instruments to ever come through our store.
We asked Rebel owner Peng to give us some thoughts on the creation of this unique masterpiece and why they decided to call it the "Alchemist".
" 'Hybrid' was the unofficial name of this model when we started working on this project. We wanted to find the tone that is unique by eliminating the limitation of each individual tone wood. Being creative and exploring alternatives were our top priority. We've studied how the woods and bracing patterns affect the tones and always looked for the so-called "ideal tone". The process of making this ukulele was to achieve the unseeable things - the Rebel tone. We made a hypothesis, tested it, and proved it. We did it by trial and error again and again! Just like a chef looked for a new taste in each dish he made, he tasted the dish when it was fully cooked."
Peng continued, "This process reminded us of the fine line between a fairly tale and science - the dream and the reality. The thought that switches between these two domains was surprisingly intrigued. It was like a river flowing through. We wanted to be at the junction of the river that connects the old ages with the coming future. The picture of 'Alchemists' slowly appeared in our mind as they played a significant role in the development of early modern science - the dawn of the new era. While the rest of world were still in the dark, the alchemists slowly pushed the world forward. We honor them as they were the very first group of "rebels" the world has ever known. We stand on the shoulders of giants. We give credit to those who come before us. Those who had added to human knowledge, making it possible for us to make new discoveries. Hence, the official name of this model "Alchemists" is our hope to play a part of transition our generation to the future."
Our goal as a store is to carry the absolute best ukuleles in the world. We are proud to offer you this ukulele, not just because it's cool and different, but because of it's amazing resonance, effortless playability, and excellent value.
This includes the Rebel gig bag but we suggest the upgrade to an Oahu hard case for the best protection. The included Humistat humidifier can also be upgraded. Don't hesitate to add this amazing tenor to your collection. We guarantee you will love it!
Size: Tenor
Top: Mango wood | Spruce wood | Mango wood
Back and Sides: Padauk wood
Fretboard: 19-Fret
Neck: Mahogany with 3-stripe Maple
Nut & Saddle: TUSQ
Headplate: Ebony
Headstock Rebel Logo: Wood inlay
Internal Bracing: Varied
Fretboard & Bridge: Ebony
Fret Markers (Rebel Signature): Maple inlay
Fret Stripe: Ebony
Side Sound Ports
Beveled Armrest
Heel Cap: Maple
Tuners: Grover Geared Tuners
Finish: Gloss
Rebel Tenor
Total Scale Length: 17.25”/43.82cm
Body Length: 10.5”/26.67cm
Overall length: 25.5”/64.77cm
Nut Width: 1.5”/38 mm
Saddle Width: 2.04”/51.82mm
Lower Bout Width: 8.25”/20.96cm
Upper Bout Width: 6”/15.24cm
Lower Bout Depth: 2.75”/6.98cm
Upper Bout Depth: 2.50”/6.35cm
String Spacing
At Nut: G to C = 8.34mm G to A = 26.72mm
At 12th Fret: G to C = 11.22mm G to A = 34.40mm
At Saddle: G to C = 13.46mm G to A = 41.32mm
| Specs | 1. This auction will close on Sunday, November, 26 2023 at 3:00 pm Hawaii time.
5. When the auction ends, the highest bid received at or above the reserve price will be the winner. We must receive your bid for it to count. |
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| Options | CASE Other Options (Many found in the essential accessories above) |
| Brand | Rebel |
Shipping Information
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SHIPPING CARRIER OPTIONS:
FedEx is our primary shipping carrier, all orders that qualify for free domestic shipping will be sent using FedEx. UPS and DHL can also be chosen as alternative options upon checkout, USPS is only used for smaller accessory orders.
As soon as the shipping label is created you will be automatically notified via email with tracking information. All packages will be shipped with a signature requirement by default. If you do not wish to have a signature requirement you will need to notify us, either by leaving a note in the “special instructions” when adding the item(s) to your shopping cart or by emailing our shipping department directly. Any shipping related requests (hold/delay/address change) should also be directed to our shipping department ( [email protected]).
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UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE PERMIT: If your ukulele contains any amount of shell inlay (abalone or pearl) it will require a permit to be shipped internationally. The cost of this permit is $93.00 USD. We will handle the paperwork and file the permit for you, but the cost of all duties and fees are the responsibility of the customer.
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ACCESSORY AND CASE ORDERS: While non-instrument orders for cases and accessories do not require the same processing time needed for instruments, they do require time for processing and packing. The typical processing time for accessory/case orders is (1-4 business days) depending on current order volume.
CURRENT SETUP PROCESSING TIMES AND DETAILS ARE LOCATED UNDER THE “SETUP OPTIONS” TAB.*
*If you would like to receive your instrument as soon as possible you can forego the full setup process by selecting the “Basic QC Only” option or by selecting the “Full Setup RUSH” option when adding instruments to your shopping cart. More details are available under the “Setup Options” tab.
Setup Options
Current Turnaround Time: Amount of time it takes before shipment-
Full Setup: 10-14 Business Days
Basic Quality Control: 2-3 Days
BASIC QUALITY CONTROL covers inspecting the instrument for any major defects that would have been missed by the factory and any faults in construction that could potentially damage or limit the functionality of the instrument over time. Any defective instruments are rejected and replaced. We make sure that each Ukulele meets the basic standard for a brand new instrument and will be ready to play once you receive it. A final cleanup is also included after inspection before packing and shipment.
Full Setup - FREE for all Ukuleles $399 and over / $20.00 for Ukuleles from $300-399 / $30.00 for Ukuleles Under $300
Includes:
-Overall QC evaluation: To find defects in construction as well as to get an overall view of the instrument and note the areas that need extra attention and adjustment during the setup.
-Saddle Adjustment: The height of the saddle is lowered to reduce the distance between the strings and the fretboard, making it easier to play than the factory setup, especially higher up the fretboard.
-Nut Slot Adjustment: The depth, width, and angle of the nut slots are adjusted to create a more comfortable playing experience especially on the lower frets.
-Fret Dressing: After adjusting the nut and saddle heights, high spots in the fretboard or uneven frets will potentially cause fret buzz, dead spots, or other unwanted problems. The frets are filed to create a more consistent level across the fretboard. We then crown the frets to return their rounded curvature back to the top of each fret creating a clear contact point for each string. We then smooth and polish the frets and condition the fingerboard to bring them back to new condition.
-Final Cleanup: We always do a final overall cleanup of the instrument to make sure it is in new condition and ready to play before it is prepared for shipment.
Rush Setup & Delivery - Additional $50.00
The RUSH SETUP AND DELIVERY service is for customers who would still like to receive everything included in the full setup but on a shorter time frame. One of our setup technicians will work overtime outside of normal business hours to complete the setup within 2-3 days of the order being placed and immediately hand it over to the shipping department for packing and shipment. The $50.00 rush charge is in addition to the cost of the full setup.
Additional services (see individual product listings to add these services to your order)
Re-stringing: We will replace the factory installed stock string set with a new set of your choosing. Select the “replace stock strings” option when adding your desired string set to the shopping cart.
Strap Button Installation: 1-2 buttons are installed to allow the use of a strap. Color options available.
Pickup installation: for players who would like the option to play or record with amplification.
Friction Tuner Upgrade (friction tuners only): We offer upgrade options for select instruments with friction tuners to be retrofitted with new geared tuners for better precision and comfort when tuning.
Left-handed Setup: Left-handed setups are also available upon request. Occasionally an additional charge may be added for compensated saddles on select models.