AUCTION: Moore Bettah Spruce/Milo Tenor (#1525)
Moore Bettah is a famous custom ukulele brand made entirely by Chuck Moore in a remote and beautiful area on the Big Island of Hawaii. He crafts very special instruments that capture the magic of these islands like no other. We proudly show you the quality of sound, feel, and attraction possible in a Hawaiian ukulele. With this auction you have the opportunity to call this ukulele of extraordinary beauty your own.
AUCTION: Moore Bettah Custom Bearclaw Spruce/Milo Tenor with Ameritage Case (#1525)
Moore Bettah is a famous custom ukulele brand made entirely by Chuck Moore in a remote and beautiful area on the Big Island of Hawaii. He crafts very special instruments that capture the magic of these islands like no other. We proudly show you the quality of sound, feel, and attraction possible in a Hawaiian ukulele. With this auction you have the opportunity to call this ukulele of extraordinary beauty your own
This tenor was completed on 11/2/15, so only a few days ago, and yet the tone is already simply awesome! This bearclaw sitka spruce top with the rare and beautiful milo sides and back give such a perfect balance of sweetness and strength to the sound. It projects with a beautiful clarity and the dynamics and power are incredible, especially given the super low action that makes this ukulele such a breeze to play. This is without a doubt one of the finest musical instruments we've had the joy of offering. Auction details are at the end of this listing.
Kalei was truly amazed by the sound and feel. Here he gives us a "raw" sound sample of this Moore Bettah ukulele.
Features on this instrument include a bearclaw spruce top and milo sides and back. Bearclaw is sitka spruce but a little bit stiffer and for this reason it is one of the most desirable soundboard tonewoods. Milo is a highly respected wood throughout Hawaiian history and a rare and awesome tonewood. Its rich red and brown colors weave with a delicate lacey grain. It's a similar weight and density of koa but seems to have a bit more resonance in the deep bass tones. Together with this bearclaw spruce it makes for a very resonant body.
The carbon fiber reinforced Spanish cedar neck adds sustain. It's light weight, well-balanced, and is shaped for the ultimate in comfort and playability.
Chuck has a really organic design to this one with only woods being used for the inlay and accents. All of his ukes are extremely beautiful and this one is as classy as they come, but the noteworthy bling is the sound. Kalei even mentioned sparkling diamonds when describing the overtones he was hearing. Definitely a masterpiece made by a true artist and luthier Chuck Moore. Some things you just have to experience for yourself. Some instruments we just can't do justice on a computer screen. Good luck, this is an amazing ukulele!
This is an auction and the details are below.
1. The auction will close on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 3:30 pm Hawaii time.
2. This is an English format “open bid” auction. The reserve price is $5,000. Any price shown above this is the current prevailing bid. You must bid higher by at least $25.00.
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5. We’re also including Going, Going, Gone to simulate a live auction with an auctioneer. With this feature, any new highest bid received in the final sixty [60] seconds will re-set a sixty [60] second window for new bids to be received. As long as a higher bid comes in, the Going, Going, Gone window will re-set again. This cycle will continue until the prevailing bid survives without being overbid within the sixty [60] second window.
6. 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.
7. The highest bid will be invoiced for the full value of the bid and have 24 hours from the invoice date to pay for their purchase in full. If the purchase price is not remitted by the deadline, the next highest bidder will be contacted and invoiced at their final bid price. This will continue until the sale is concluded.
Includes Ko'olau Grey Ameritage case and Oasis humidifier. Mahalo and aloha!
| Specs | Model: 4 string tenor #1525 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Moore Bettah |
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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.