Pepe Romero - Koa Tenor Custom Build

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Custom Tenor from Renown Guitar Maker- Pepe Romero

Pepe Romero is a custom builder from California. He just started building ukuleles earlier this year but they are already gaining notoriety as some of the best to be made. He is currently three years back ordered on guitars but had a desire to build ukuleles and has since became impassioned with this new instrument. We couldn’t be happier. There are only a few builders in the world making ukes of this caliber. This is the type of instrument you will never part with.

Pepe builds with a reverse fan bracing system that he designed and has proven to be genius! Basically, instead of fanning out from the soundhole area, the fan braces point toward the end block. This opens up the “sweet zone” on the top while still giving full structural support. Of course, for most of you, that is not really something you care to analyze. But the point is, Pepe Romero custom builds ukes differently than anyone else, and they sound amazing! I got to play his Spruce/Brazilian Rosewood model and it must have been the most open, vibrant uke I had ever experienced. There was something really special about this Koa one though. Perfect balance of highs and lows, warmth and clarity. It has a very low setup and is just over 2 mm at the 12th so it is a breeze to play and the tones keep you playing. Absolutely wonderful work and sure to impress those in search of the ultimate tenor tone.

This is a Tenor sized instrument and comes with a Deluxe Tenor hardshell case and a Herco Humidifier.

Mike gives us a video review...

Oh yeah, just in case you are not familiar with PegHed tuners~

These are actually not friction tuners, They are a 4:1 gear ratio and work incredibly smooth!

Additional Information

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Specs	Figured Koa Body Rosewood Fret Board and Bridge Wood rosette and Pearl position dots Mahogany neck String through Bridge Peg Hed geared tuner Keys Hand done french polish finish LaBella Strings Hard Shell Wooden Oahu Case
Options	Build Your Own Package! You can customize your order in many ways. This is ukulele comes with the deluxe wooden Oahu Case: [Pic 1 Oahu Hard Case, Pic 2 Oahu Hard Case] Beyond the case, on this page you can.... Add a Clip On Tuner - for $5 off normal price & Add a set of Aquila strings discounted also. 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 With the purchase of this ukulele, the Kanilea passive or active pickup system can be installed. None of these options are required. You can still create a package with accessories on the site by going to different product pages and adding to cart.This ukulele will automatically come with a Canvas Covered Hard Case and a Herco HE-360 Humidifier. The options are just for convenience and to offer an extra discount while you buy such a beautiful instrument. Strung with a low G is no extra charge. Just note that in the Special instructions. Aloha

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