The Original, One and Only Smiley-Uke™

 

The idea for the Smiley-Uke™came to me as I was preparing to make a very serious, traditional ukelele for an upcoming meeting of the New England Luthiers Group. My plans were thwarted. While chatting on MS Internet Messenger with a fellow luthier, I was noticing the smiley icons and thought, " wouldn't that make a Cool Uke!". The idea was born.

 

 

 

 

Here are the specifics of the prototype for the Smiley-Uke™:

Basic Model:

• Concert Scale (15")
• Yellowheart top and headstock veneer
• Mahogany back and sides
• Ebony "Smile" bridge and fretboard
• Mahogany neck.
• Chrome Gotoh tuners.

 

 

 

The New England Luthiers is an association of professionals and amateurs brought together by a common love of making stringed instruments