Auction for Maui: 2021 Ken Timms Adirondack Spruce Mahogany Soprano w Hardshell Case
This is an auction with 100% of the money going directly to the people of Maui. Payment will be made to Craig Chee and Sarah Maisel's non profit "Four Strings at a Time" and all proceeds will go to Maui Food Bank.
Pictures AND videos show the exact ukulele available here. This is a September 2021 build and is in perfectly new condition.
Since the 1990's Ken Timms has been crafting some of the finest vintage styled sopranos you can find from his shop in the UK. This one features an adirondack spruce top which is very rare for Tim. It has mahogany sides and back and the top is bound in rosewood. The feel is wonderful and the tone is as loud and punchy as you can find in a vintage styled soprano.
If you want a soprano with a thick balanced tone, a modest but beautiful look, and a top-quality build, then you will love this custom Ken Timms soprano. Kalei gives us some thoughts and a demo.
Adirondack or Red spruce is one of the most difficult woods to obtain and is considered by many to be the holy grail in top wood. It has a very high velocity of sound, and has the highest stiffness across and along the grain of all the top woods. Paired with the classic Honduran mahogany these woods make for a fantastic custom soprano.
This is a wonderful custom soprano and it couldn't be going to a better cause. This was donated by a customer to help the people of Maui. They said to credit the spirit of “love all, serve all, and feed all”. We appreciate your love and support that is greatly needed right now for the people of Maui.
This is an auction and more details are below.
2021 Ken Timms Custom Soprano Materials
Solid Adirondack spruce top
Mahogany back and sides
Honduran Mahogany Neck
Rosewood Fretboard and Bridge
Rosewood top binding
Satin lacquer finish
Gotoh UPT 4:1 gear ratio tuning keys
String Set: Kamaka Nylon
Measurements
Total Scale Length: 13.7”
Body Length: 9.25”
Nut Width: 1.48”
Lower Bout Width: 6.25"
Upper Bout Width: 5”
| Specs | 1. This auction will close on Saturday, September, 16 2023 at 3:30 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 | Pono |
Shipping Information
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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.