Pepe Romero - Cedar/ Maple Custom Tenor
Custom Tenor from Renown Luthier- Pepe Romero
Never before has Pepe Romero chosen this unque wood combination and the results are amazing! A tight grained Wahington State Cedar gives warmth and spacial projection. The Italian Flame Maple adds a crystal clean articulation as well as an unparalleled balance anywhere on the neck. Together they make one of the finest ukes ever made! If you love great ukes, we guarantee this one will blow you away!
Never before has Pepe Romero chosen this unque wood combination and the results are amazing!
A tight grained Wahington State Cedar gives warmth and spacial projection. The Italian Flame Maple adds a crystal clean articulation as well as a remarkable balance anywhere on the neck. Amazing! Together they make one of the finest ukes ever made!
If you love great ukes, you'll be blown you away with this 1st ever Cedar Top / Maple side and back from the man himself, Pepe Romero Jr.
This ukulele is for many, the ultimate tone. The fidelity and projection can only reflect the high end classical guitar market that Pepe is deeply rooted in. This elite acoustic circle has praised Pepe's work for many years.
At the age of 18, Pepe decided to dedicate himself to guitar building. He studied with Dake Traphagen and recieved guidance from the finest classical builders including Miguel Rodriguez. Pepe discovered his own voice by flipping the traditional style of bracing. His guitars are so stunning and musical that he remains three years backorded. (His guitars start at 10 grand!)
In the past few years Pepe has been building either all Koa or Spruce/Rosewood tenors. This new wood combination is like the photo negative of his spruce model. Last week as he was sending it pepe says on the phone, "I think maybe this is the best yet!" ...We we're excited and it didn't dissapoint. The tone is fantastic!
Part of the sound Pepe accomplishes comes from his hand-rubbed french polish finish. This labor intensive method doesn't give the pristine gloss of a laquer. Yet it allows the wood to truly speak. The bad news is... it's easy to scratch a french polish finish. The good news is.. touch up is also easy. But the point is, this won't be the best uke to take to the party or club. (unless that's how you roll?)
What else can we say? The sound is lively and dynamic, so much so that we had to turn the microphone level down during the recording. Very punchy! The look is traditional, but the interior bracing turns it's back on tradtion for a new hi-fi response that you'll love. Get it now and love it for life!
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As with all solid wood ukes from us, this comes with a Herco humidifier that you can upgrade to an Oasis humidifier if you live in a dry or cold climate. We can string this uke with any string set you prefer, and with high or low G. It comes from Pepe with LaBella High G. (used in the video) If you are not familiar with PegHed tuners, these are actually not friction tuners, They are a 4:1 gear ratio and work incredibly smooth! On top of that they are very light for a wonderful balance. (not to mention the super cool vintage look!)
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This is ukulele comes with the Pepe Romero molded hardshell case. Extra Options One of the options for this ukulele is to trade out the Herco, included humidifier, for the more expensive Oasis Ukulele Humidifier (OH-18). This is suggested if you live in a low humidity area.(parts of California, Nevada, Arizona, etc..) including cold winter areas if you are heating the air most of the day and night. For more info see our Ukulele Care link at the bottom of the site Just note in the Special instructions if you would like different strings, low G, or even left-handed setup at no additional charge. Aloha |
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.
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.
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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.