Aaron Keim

#981- Builder's Choice-Cypress and Quilted Maple Tenor Ukulele

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Aaron Keim
Sep 12, 2025
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This is a stock instrument, made from all NW wood! The top is Leyland Cypress, which is a common fence line tree around here. It was cut from a property near here, thought to be planted around 100 years ago. The maple back and sides are scraps from our friend Paul at Arrow Guitars. I really like the black bug holes! The neck is Alder, scrap wood from a …

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