Pepe Romero Custom Spruce/Italian Flame Maple Tenor (Mint 2014)
This is an amazing custom tenor with a spruce top, Italian flamed maple back, and sides, Madagascar rosewood bindings, bridge, and fretboard, a mahogany neck, and Gotoh UPT tuners. It is extremely easy to play and has a sweet, articulate voice.
*** 2014 Pepe Romero Custom Spruce/Maple Tenor (NEW Condition!) ***
This is an amazing custom tenor with a Spruce top, Italian flame maple back, and sides, Madagascar rosewood bindings, bridge, and fretboard, a mahogany neck, and Gotoh UPT tuners. It is extremely light in weight, comfortable to play, and has a huge warm tone that defies the stereotypes spruce and maple have for being bright. While it is a very clear sound each note has a fat punchy tone that is truly inspiring to play. This is one of the finest ukuleles to come to our shop and we guarantee you will love the tone!
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 sound-hole 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!
This particular ukulele really impressed me. When we got this last batch of ukes I mentioned to Pepe how much I loved the Spruce/Maple. It's the first time I've had this combo of woods from him. He shared some thoughts on the subject with me:
"The violin makers know what they are doing using maple. This is Italian flamed maple that was cut well over 10 years ago."
I asked him how he got these "bright" tone-woods to sound so warm.
"Spruce and maple are amazing and just have to be worked properly. There are many great spruce/maple guitars by the old great builders that are fantastic. I love those woods."
I do, too, when it is made by Pepe. This uke is phenomenal!
These are the new Gotoh UPT tuners. These are actually not friction tuners, they are a 4:1 gear ratio and work incredibly smooth!
This is a tenor-sized instrument and comes with a Crossrock 800 series tenor hardshell case and an Oasis humidifier.
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| Options | This is ukulele comes with a Crossrock 800 series hardcase. This ukulele includes the more expensive Oasis Ukulele Humidifier (OH-18 or OH-5+) depending where you live. If you live in a low humidity area or also areas with winter seasons, especially if you are heating the air in your house, or if you air condition your house, see our Ukulele Care page. This comes from the factory with a Low G but can be ordered with a High G by putting a note in the Special Instructions to "Setup High G." Extra Options * 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. For example, add a pickup with installation from THIS LINK. * 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. Aloha! |
| Brand | Pepe Romero |
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.
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.
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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.