Pepe Romero 2013 Custom Koa Tenor

2013 Pepe Romero Custom Koa Tenor-crossrock800
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2013 Pepe Romero Custom Koa Tenor-crossrock800
$1,950.00 |or$177/month*

This tenor features koa top, back, and sides; South American rosewood bindings, bridge and fretboard; and a mahogany neck. Corey Fujimoto plays the exact ukulele available here. Our recording is "dry" for true sound sampling, so use good headphones or speakers for the most accurate listening.

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This is a 2013 build that is still in new condition. It is sold with the same guarantee for satisfaction that all of our ukes come with. It includes a hardshell case and humidifier.

Pepe Romero is a custom builder from California. He has been making classical guitars for many years and in the past few years has become known and respected within the ukulele community for the unique and beautiful tone his tenors have. We are fans of his work here. Corey, Mike Love and I all own and love Pepe Romero tenors. They're light in weight, open in sound, and have a distinct sonic character that inspires music. 

This tenor features Hawaiian koa top, back and sides; South American rosewood bindings, bridge and fretboard; and a mahogany neck. Corey Fujimoto plays the exact ukulele available here. Our recording is "dry" for true sound sampling so use good headphones or speakers for the most accurate listening.

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 builds ukes differently than anyone else, and they sound amazing!

The late, great Michael Aratani (aka "MGM") reviewed this same model when we first started carrying them a few years ago.

This Pepe custom has Gotoh Stealth tuners. They are very small and light in weight but have an 18:1 gear ratio and work incredibly smoothly!

 This tenor-sized instrument comes with a Crossrock 800 Series hardshell case and an Oasis humidifier. 

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Specs
  • Figured koa body
  • Rosewood fretboard and bridge
  • Wood rosette and pearl position dots
  • Mahogany neck
  • String through bridge
  • Gotoh Stealth geared tuners
  • Hand done french polish finish
  • LaBella strings
  • Crossrock 800 Series hardshell case
  • Oasis Humidifier
Options

This is ukulele comes with a Crossrock 800 series hardcase.

This ukulele includes the more expensive Oasis Ukulele Humidifier (OH-18). This is suggested if you live in a low humidity area or also areas with winter seasons, especially if you heat or air condition your home.  For more info see our Ukulele Care page

This comes from the factory with a High G but can be ordered with a low G. Put a note in the Special Instructions for this or to let our setup or shipping departments know anything. 

After adding this to your cart, take advantage of great deals on Ukulele Accessories

A pickup with installation can be added from THIS LINK.

Aloha!!

Brand Pepe Romero

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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