AUCTION: Moore Bettah - Mālie - Custom (#2316 Koa Tenor)
Corey reviews and samples this gorgeous new custom from Chuck Moore.
AUCTION: New Moore Bettah Custom Tenor
This is an extremely rare and incredible masterpiece from renowned Big Island luthier Chuck Moore. It’s made with the most incredible master grade Hawaiian koa and features gorgeous inlays. More on that later. First, take a listen as Mika plays this one-of-a-kind custom tenor.
This Moore Bettah is exquisite in tone and feel. As far as the looks, there's a lot to enjoy and admire. Let’s start with the inlay.
This inlay is called “Mālie” which means calm or tranquil in Hawaiian. The wahine at the headstock was created with faux ivory (scrimshawed) and various hardwoods and recon stone against the ebony faceplate. This is a pointillistic form of art that Chuck does with a blade and hundreds of little dots and scratches that he fills in. This gives the depth and realism you can't get with typical inlay styles. It's an ancient form of art that is super rare nowadays and Chuck does it amazingly!
Kalei jams this one on our latest podcast.
The tonewoods on this tenor are a stunning set of mastergrade koa, the golden wood indigenous to our islands. This is as fabulous as you can find and is framed off with ebony binding all over including the side soundport, curved koa end graft, and heel cap. The abalone purflings follow the top, back, fretboard, faceplate, as well as the fat abalone shell rosette. The ebony arm bevel adds extra comfort to your arm as you hold the instrument. Abalone was also used for the fret markers, and at the 12th fret area you have another tropical inlay for a wonderful aesthetic continuity. The tuners are geared 4:1 ratio classic styled pegheds for a vintage look and modern fine tuning.
This is a very lightweight custom tenor ukulele with a powerful yet warm balanced tone. It has incredible sustain and accurate intonation all over the neck. On top of that, it has the best feel you can imagine. Chuck does a world-class setup and this ukulele has low action without buzzing along with a carbon-fiber rod in the neck to ensure it maintains that perfect feel. Having an ukulele this easy to play, with this wonderful of a sound, is very special. Add in the original art and you have a real treasure.
Chuck is a solo builder and works by hand, no computer aided design, laser cutting machine or outside sourcing. On top of that, nobody builds like Chuck Moore. He's in a class of his own and this instrument is the culmination of the many years he has pursued this art and lutherie. If you're inspired by the ultimate in ukulele, we give this our top recommendations.
Includes Oahu hardshell case, humidifier, and free shipping.
This is an auction and the details are below.
- Model: 4 string tenor #2316
- Body materials: 5A Master Grade Koa
- Bracing: Top, Sitka spruce, 3 fan pattern. Back, Honduran mahogany
- Binding: Ebony
- Purfling: B/Green/B with Paua Abalone
- Neck: Honduran Mahogany(carbon fiber reinforced)
- Head stock design: Standard
- Side sound port: Upper bout
- Fret board: Ebony, bound
- Fret board Markers: Paua Abalone
- Bridge: Ebony
- Rosette: Paua Abalone
- Inlay: “Mālie”- Scrimshawed faux ivory, recon stone, various hardwoods
- Nut & saddle: Tusq
- Tuners: Pegheds
- Strings: MBU Custom set, Low G— flatwound basses, fluorocarbon trebles
- Finish: Glossy nitrocellulose lacquer
Specs | 1. This auction will close on Sunday, October, 29 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) Add a pickup install so you can play through an amplifier at the pickup installation listing under accessories. This qualifies for both domestic and international free FedEx shipping. |
Brand | Moore Bettah |
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]).
NOTE FOR INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: You may also be required to pay import duties/taxes, this will vary depending on your location and the value of the item(s). To estimate these taxes, you can contact your local customs office. Fedex also offers a helpful estimation tool: https://www.fedex.com/en-us/shipping/international.html
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.
SHIPPING COST will vary depending on the size dimensions and weight of the package as well as the destination. To get a quote, use the “Calculate Shipping Cost” link located next to the “Add to Cart button” on each listing.
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FREE SHIPPING: All orders within the USA with a total over $500 will qualify for free FedEx 2-day air shipping.
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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.