DaSilva BG Custom - Spruce/Ziricote Baritone Scale Guilele

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$3,400.00 |or$309/month*

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Just in from custom ukulele maker Mike DaSilva! This is the second guilele that Mike has made and the first one we have experienced. Its got excellent volume and crystal clean clarity. Like the Kanile'a GL6 this instrument has a baritone scale length as opposed to the much more common tenor scale. This added scale length gives a sustain and resonance well beyond the affordable guilele options on the market. 

This instrument features a spruce top and ziricote sides and back. Ziricote has been likened to Brazilian rosewood in tone and as you can see, is simply stunning to behold. 

This custom guilele is tuned A-D-G-C-E-A , which is the same as a guitar with a capo on the fifth fret. So if you play guitar, you will be right at home with the same guitar fingerings. This would be great for the guitar player looking for an ukulele sound but with the full tonal range to which they are accustomed. 

For ukulele players, it is the same G C E A on the high four but with two lower string to expand your musical palate.

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Our sound samples are completely dry with no added reverb or compression.

This spruce sounboard and arched back ziricote seem to be the perfect tonal combo for this unique instrument, handmade in California by renowned luthier Michael DaSilva. It's an extremely warm sound, yet very clean with great note separation. On top of that, it has one-of-a-kind appointments with turquoise and mother of pearl inlays. Mike is a musician and artist and it truly shows with this musical creation unlike any we have experienced.

This comes as a package with the perfectly fitting arched top wooden Oahu baritone case and Oasis humidifier.

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Specs
  • Sitka spruce top
  • Ziricote back & sides, 
  • Ebony binding & bridge
  • Honduras mahogany neck
  • Ebony fretboard & headplate
  • MOP fretmarkers and inlayed headplate logo 
  • Turquoise inlayed in the slotted headstock and rosette
  • Bone nut and saddle
  • Martin tuners & strings
  • UV-cured polyester gloss finish
  • Oahu wooden case and Oasis Humidifier included
Options

This comes with a deluxe Oahu wooden hardcase

Also includes the more expensive Oasis Ukulele Humidifier (OH-18). For more info see our Ukulele Care link at the bottom of the site.

Put a note in the special instructions if you would like to let our setup or shipping department know anything.

A pickup with installation can be added from THIS LINK.

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Shipping Information

 

For more even more details and FAQ visit our Shipping Page under the Company Info tab at the header menu.

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.

This is made even easier when you are already logged in to your customer account. Follow this link to create an account if you don’t already have one go HERE.

FREE SHIPPING: All orders within the USA with a total over $500 will qualify for free FedEx 2-day air shipping.

SHIPMENT AND TRACKING NOTIFICATIONS are sent automatically via email as soon as the shipping label is created so please make sure your email address is accurate when placing the order. Outgoing shipments are picked up by our shipping carriers Monday through Friday. 

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. 

 

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