J. Rieck Custom Carpathian Spruce Madagascar Rosewood Tenor #42
This ukulele features a gorgeous gloss finished body with gorgeous tonewoods and a satin finished curly maple neck (carbon fiber reinforced). It has an utra comfortable feel all the way up the neck with nice low action and a radius fretboard. The neck is slender but with a smooth and professional rounded shape. The asymmetrical heel looks super cool and feels good when you get all the way up there.
There are lots of creative but tasteful appointments to appreciate on this custom uke. The first you notice is slightly different body shape with the waist line raised and the curves sharpened. The rosette takes a note from various luthiers in the northwest US that have moved beyond the basic ring into something more uniquely decorative. The bearclaw spruce looks amazing with almost a birdseye pattern and the curly walnut is striking as well. The sound is punchy with a hint of vintage tones and excellent sustain.
Take a listen as Kalei samples this new J. Rieck custom tenor. Our sound samples are unedited and unmastered. Use quality speakers or headphones to hear the most true tone.
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J. Rieck is the name luthier Josh Rieck (of Sioux Falls, SD) has been building under since 2013. After studying instrument making and repair in Red Wing, MN, he spent about a decade honing his skills by doing primarily repair work and building a small number of instruments out of his shop String Theory Luthiery. Over the last four years the focus of String Theory has shifted more toward instrument making to the point that Josh is now spending the vast majority of his time building guitars and ukuleles for a diverse and ever growing clientele.
This ukulele features a gloss finished body with gorgeous Carpathian spruce top and the prized Madagascar rosewood sides and back. It has a comfortable satin finished mahogany neck (carbon fiber reinforced) and a radius fretboard. The neck is slender but with a smooth and professional rounded shape. The asymmetrical heel looks super cool and feels good when you get all the way up there.
The sound is punchy with a bit of a vintage character and good sustain.
Take a listen as Kalei samples this new J. Rieck custom tenor. Our sound samples are unedited and unmastered. Use quality speakers or headphones to hear the most true tone.
This instrument has the best in tonewoods available. LMI said this about Carpathian Spruce. "These tops are quite stiff and offer a slightly brighter, glassier tap tone than the other European Spruces. Many have compared it to Adirondack Spruce and some even call it ‘Carpathian Red Spruce’ As far as the sides and back they had this to say, "More than a few builders claim that the lower weight bestows an additional sonic liveliness that surpasses Brazilian Rosewood -and indeed, most other tonewoods. The tap tone of this wood has a noticeably strong, sustaining quality." We can attest to that with the huge sound of this custom tenor.
The woods and quality of this instrument make it a fantastic value!
"I have a great interest in and respect for vintage instruments, to the point that I spent a year studying the history of musical instruments at the National Music Museum in Vermillion, SD. I learned a great deal in that time about where the guitar, ukulele, and many other instruments came from and how they were made. There is a lot of good information there but I do not want to be tied to classic building methods and forms just because that’s how things were done. I want to build on tradition by trying new things and making instruments that can be recognized as unique to my taste. The spirit of innovation and appreciation of each luthiers aesthetics may be one of the things that I love most about the ukulele world." Josh Rieck
This custom ukulele includes the Oahu hardshell case and oasis humidifier.
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| Options | Includes fiberglass hardshell case. Custom Options We can install the Mi-Si with its rechargeable preamp, or the new L.R. Baggs 5.0 ukulele pickup. Extra Options You can choose Oasis Ukulele Humidifier (OH-18 or OH-5+). This is for places that get below 40% humidity. If you live in a very low humidity area (parts of Nevada, Arizona, etc.) or if you heat the air in your home, then we suggest the OH-5+ for the most effective care. For more info see our Ukulele Care link at the bottom of the site. If you would like to let the setup or shipping department know anything just put a note in the Special Instructions box. Aloha! |
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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.