Blackbird Custom Carbon Fiber Tenor w/RMC Pickup

Blackbird Custom Carbon Fiber Tenor w/RMC Pickup
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Blackbird Custom Carbon Fiber Tenor w/RMC Pickup
$1,450.00 |or$132/month*

This is the best uke you can expose to extreme weather. The sound has been refined and the effort for great tone that Blackbird strives toward is truly being realized.

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This wonderful uke was made in San Francisco by world class luthiers at Blackbird Guitars. It is a tenor size ukulele with the best pickup system for ukulele, the RMC Acoustic Gold. It can be used with or without it's Polydrive 2 external preamp, but if you want the absolute best sound then add that in the options below. The sound of this RMC pickup and preamp together is just amazing. Fat, but still articulate, just amazingly beautiful tone. Pictures show the exact ukulele available here (If it says "In Stock"). Video shows the same model from last year.

Why Carbon Fiber? Unlike other high quality ukuleles, this tenor can move from various environments and conditions with no worries of cracking due to dryness or other environmental issues . This one piece carbon fiber body and neck, retains the true acoustic qualities you need with a material tough enough to go camping with, or take on vacation, etc.

This model also features a gloss body and super smooth satin finish neck. It comes with a low G but it also sounds great with a regular high G tuning and we would be glad to set it up that way for you at no extra charge. Just make a note in the special instructions at the bottom of the page. Otherwise it comes setup with a Low G.

The Acoustic Gold for nylon string acoustic guitar is a universal solution to the amplification and recording challenges every serious player must face in times of critical listening. Individual sensor saddles accommodate any string spacing over .400" and factory-matched saddle sets provide the best string-to-string evenness of any bridge pickup. The sound is sweet, clean, powerful and dynamic with minimum string noise, a great playing feel and no electrical hum or buzz, even when playing near neon lights or next to a computer monitor.

For best performance, the Acoustic Gold pickup is used with a Poly-Drive preamp which produces a perfectly balanced mono sound and also has the unique ability to drive a polyphonic processor, guitar synth or MIDI converter, such as :

ROLAND GR-50, GR-09, GR-1, GI-10 or VG-8
AXON NG-66, NGC 60, NGC 77
YAMAHA G-50

I have this exact model myself with the RMC pickup. With the Poly Drive 2 the sound is best and there are many other possibilities. Add a PolyDrive 2 in the options below the picture gallery. It's expensive, but it's the best!

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Specs
  • Carbon Fiber strength and environmental stability
  • Tenor ukulele with a very strong voice
  • Resonance-driving hollow neck and head with sound port
  • Asymmetric Acoustic Design® with off-set sound-hole
  • 3D sculpted back for improved comfort and access
  • RMC Acoustic Gold Pickup System
Options

This includes the deluxe gig bag.

It doesn't require a humidifier like other high end ukes.

Put a note in the special instructions if you want it strung with a high G at no extra charge or any other specific setup instructions.

This ukulele comes with a 8 pin to quarter inch converter cable so you can use it without the RMC preamp. Add the preamp in the options below for ultimate tone and the ability to use midi products.

Brand Blackbird

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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