Hoffmann Ukulele A Style Custom Mahogany Tenor

Hoffmann Lutherie A Style Custom Mahogany Tenor
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Hoffmann Lutherie A Style Custom Mahogany Tenor
$1,695.00 |or$154/month*

 

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This unique and beautiful instrument was made in Missouri by Jerry Hoffmann. Jerry built under the name Boat Paddle for 10 years before recently changing the name, so you may have seen or heard them under that name. He has many avid lovers of his ukes for good reason.

This is certainly one of the finest looking, sounding, and playing tenors you will find. The tone has excellent clarity but with the warmth and body that mahogany is known for. The unique design is very light weight with excellent balance and has a beauty and continuity all its own. It's also protected with a thin clear gloss finish that looks fantastic. 

Jerry has many unique and innovative aspects to his design, but one that really blows our mind is that the sides and the neck on this ukulele are the same piece of wood. If you have done any woodworking you will be able to appreciate the level of precision Jerry is coming with here. Beyond this just being impressive craftsmanship, the neck joint is as strong as you can get, and the acoustic advantages to this are apparent. It resonates with a clear warm tone and great projection.

Corey gives us a sound sample here. Our sound samples are recorded for true reference and have no alteration or enhancement. Use quality playback source (monitors or headphones) for the most accurate listening.

Another cool feature of Hoffmann ukes is the pinned nut, which is a fantastic idea and a Hoffmann exclusive. There are no nut slots. The metal pins in the nut hold the strings in place and with the break angle and the tension they don't budge no matter how much you bend it. And there is no issue as to your string size. Jerry says he got the idea from pianos. It's totally innovative for ukulele and I am just waiting for someone to copy it. It works perfectly!

A new feature Jerry did for the first time on this ukulele is the purfling frame along the top is built into the inner lining and is revealed with a beveled edge. He fades this to a perfect and equal point on each side. This type of craftsmanship is world class!

Other noteworthy aspects include the Gotoh UPT tuners (4:1 gear ratio and extremely light weight), an extremely comfortable mid-sized neck, maple fingerboard and string-thru bridge, and a very cool padauk accent for the side and fretboard markers. This is a wonderful ukulele. Congratulations in advance to whoever gets it.

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Specs

Hoffman Ukulele Custom A Style Tenor

  • Scale length: 17"
  • Frets: 20
  • Strings: Worth CT with Oasis smooth wound low G
  • Dimensions: 27"x 10"x 2.5"
  • Top back and sides: Honduran mahogany
  • Neck: Honduran mahogany
  • Fretboard & bridge: Maple
  • Logo: Maple
  • Fretboard and side markers: Padauk
  • Nut & Saddle: Bone
  • Nut width: 1.44"
  • Finish: Gloss
Options

Includes a deluxe wooden hardcase.

Extra Options

* One of the options for this ukulele is to trade out the Herco included humidifier (HE-360) for the more expensive Oasis Ukulele Humidifier (OH-18 or OH5+) at a discount. OH5+ is for extremely dry climates or an area with winter seasons if you heat the air in your house. For more info refer to the Ukulele Care link at the bottom of this page. If you think you need to humidify the instrument, then you also need a hard case for a humidifier to properly work (included in purchase), and you need to maintain the humidifier by refilling it as needed. 

* Put a note in the Special Instructions if you would like to let our setup or shipping department know anything

* After adding this instrument to your cart, you can shop further to create your own package by adding a case or accessories from the website.

* Get a free shipping quote by adding this to your cart. If your order reaches $400 dollars or more, orders to the US will receive free FedEx 2-day shipping. Two days is the time in transit. For international orders, we include USPS Express shipping if your cart is $800 or more (subject to approval). Before it is shipped, your instrument will go through our setup department so that you get the best instrument for your money. For more information on our setup process, turnaround time, shipping, and return policies, refer to the links below Helpful Links at the bottom of the page.

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Brand Hoffmann

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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