Devine Maui Railroad Redwood Koa "Tenetone" Custom
Eric Devine is a master luthier located in Maui. His ukes are of the highest level quality and he stays backordered by a few years. This is a brand new custom just finished for us and it can be yours now! It features a Maui Salvaged Redwood top and "mother of curl" koa sides and back from "the tree".
"The tree" is a very old koa tree that was in the Tantalus area here on Oahu and it has been the source of some of the most master grade koa instruments that have been built since the 80's when it was cut. It has this dark chocolaty coloring with super tight figuring and beautiful grain lines and the koa that came from it got the nickname "mother of curl". The redwood was salvaged from a water tank in Kula, Maui that has also made a number of awesome instruments and certainly is a factor in the tone being so incredible.
This is one of the finest instruments to ever come through. It's the first Devine "Tenetone". A hybrid of tenor and baritone at 18 5/8" scale, right between the 17" scale tenor and 20" baritone. This longer scale can either be tuned a step down like Kimo shows in his video, or up to the normal GCEA like you can hear in Kalei's demo. And, it sounds Amazing either way!
One of the totally unique features of this instrument is that it's made from redwood railroad ties from the Maui railway laid around 1870. This wood was brought over from California all those years ago and Eric selected this piece for it's cut and the super tight grain. As you can see it has the cross-grain wooden spikes. Eric filled these with epoxy with some of the sand and shell still in there which creates a really cool look like no other uke we have seen.
The sides, back, and neck are a gorgeous light, super curly Maui koa. The center of the back was filled with a blue translucent epoxy. All of this is bound in Hawaiian grown Cuban mahogany. Kimo Hussey goes over all these features in the video here.
Eric Devine is a master luthier located in Maui. His ukes are of the highest level quality and he stays back ordered by a few years. This is a new custom with new concepts from Eric for an extra special instrument like no other. But beyond the cool designs and beautiful woods is a simply incredible sounding ukulele.
The action is super low and the neck is on the slender side, super comfy and the ease of play is ultimate for many players preferences. Take a listen as Kalei samples this brand new custom tenor from Eric Devine.
These videos are done using transparent recording equipment and are not enhanced in any way. We are dedicated to showing true tone so use quality speakers or headphones for the most accurate listening experience.
This uke features Eric's own unique design bracing that utilizes a bridge truss system running down from the bridge to the end block. This provides structural support to the top while allowing it to be braced very lightly. But it is voiced with an array of beautiful braces you can peer in at from the side port. It's almost as nice inside as it is outside! These unique building techniques Devine has developed over the years ultimately give us an instrument that looks and sounds truly exquisite!
This ultimate custom tenor ukulele includes an Ameritage deluxe hardshell case, as well as an Oasis OH5+ Humidifier.
| Specs | This DeVine Tenor Ukulele is a 17" scale ukulele with a Kasha hybrid bracing system on the top.
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| Options | Includes a beautiful Ameritage case and an Oasis Humidifier. From the Accessories tab above you can add a pickup or other accessories at the time you are invoiced when you win the ukulele! Aloha!! |
| Brand | Other |
Shipping Information
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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.