Blueweed Custom Fan Fret Tenor
The magic of this fan fret is the string balance and the tone that gives. How many of you have tried an all plain low G set. You may like that but you must admit that the tension is far from balanced. Your low G is quite loose going up to a lot of tension on the A string. The decreased scale length from low to high makes for the best string balance I've ever experienced. Instead of a 17" scale on all strings the low G is around 18" and once you get up to the high a you are around 16". Genius! This uke has a great feel and the tone, well here is a "raw" sound sample to hear how wonderful it sounds.
Blueweed Custom Fan Fret Tenor- Cedar Top/ Toona Sides & Back
This ukulele was brought to us by our friend Kimo Hussey. When Kimo was in Korea he came across a custom ukulele maker named Jinsu Park. Kimo was very impressed with the sound and quality of his instruments and so Jinsu had him bring this tenor back to Hawaii to show his friends and have us sell it. The instrument has a lot of creative and interesting features but what jumps right out is that the frets are not straight. What's that all about?
Jeff Novak, years ago, developed this system to balance string tension better, and make playing more comfortable following the natural curve of your hand. It looks wild, but it is actually easy to play and some chords are certainly easier. Try this, hold your left hand pointer in the air like you are gonna make a barre chord. Now without stretching out your arm move the finger to the left, away from you like you are going toward the headstock on an ukulele. What happens? It naturally curves out. Now move it toward your body. This system allows for more natural transitioning up and down the fretboard without excessive arm movement or cramping positions. But that is not the best improvement this fan fret offers.
The magic of this fan fret is the string balance and the tone that gives. How many of you have tried an all plain low G set. You may like that but you must admit that the tension is far from balanced. Your low G is quite loose going up to a lot of tension on the A string. The decreased scale length from low to high makes for the best string balance I've ever experienced. Instead of a 17" scale on all strings the low G is around 18" and once you get up to the high a you are around 16". Genius! This uke has a great feel and the tone, well here is a "raw" sound sample to hear how wonderful it sounds.
Other features include a unique side sound port, a beautiful pearl and abalone rosette, a smooth scoop cutaway, thin slotted headstock with Gotoh 18:1 gear stealth tuners, and a crossrock hard case.
Kimo took this ukulele around to show friends before it got to us so it does have some light fingernail marks on the top. You can see them in the pics and video. Because of this we are selling it for $600 less than it normally would. It's truly a great instrument. Different but not just to be different. It's quite practical in it's uniqueness and we think you are gonna just love the tone and feel!
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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.
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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.