Handmade Ukulele Reviews

Ukulele Player Magazine review of a Lichty Ukulele by Mickey Mcguire – Read the entire review at UkulelePlayerMagazine.com

“If you want a luthier-built instrument that is made to last, take a serious look at Jay Lichty’s ukuleles. This is a custom-made uke that you won’t have to treat with kid-gloves. This is a working musician’s ukulele. A Jay Lichty uke would be a great addition to anyone’s collection.” – Mickey Mcguire

Featured Review: Brazilian Rosewood Tenor Ukulele with a Curly Redwood top, by Julie Strietelmeier

Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, Curly redwood top, ebony fretboard and bridge, koa binding, maple rosette

Is your Lichty being played professionally or is it for casual playing? I play the Lichty for my own enjoyment.

How would you describe the sound? It has the best sound of all my custom ukuleles, of which I have 3 others. The sound is very warm with good projection.

How would you describe action / playability? The action is perfect and is one of the easiest to play ukes I’ve ever had.

How would you describe the craftsmanship & finish? Craftsmanship is perfect. My instrument has no defects at all and the finish is gorgeous.

Any comments about reliability/durability? I haven’t tried to run over it with my car, so I can’t comment on the durability. I believe if I treat it nicely, that it will last longer than I will.

How would you describe/rate working with Jay in the build process? Working with Jay was the best experience that I’ve had so far with a luthier. I’ve had 3 other custom ukase built and Jay was always very quick to respond to my questions and he delivered my uke BEFORE schedule, which was a wonderful surprise.

Overall Rating: 10 out of 10

Closing Comments?

If you want a custom ukulele that will become your favorite after just one strum, get yourself a Lichty ukulele. Trust me. – Julie Strietelmeier

Learn more about Julie at http://ukulelereview.com and http://the-gadgeteer.com/

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Custom Handmade Ukulele Review: Custom Pau Ferro Tenor Ukulele with a Sinker Redwood Top, by Craig Turner

… Like many custom uke buyers, I wanted something different in my tenor uke. I sent Jay some sound clips of ukes I liked and I have to say he delivered. I enjoy picking/strumming, jazz and Hawaiian, and wanted an instrument that gave balance and clarity among all strings. This uke has it, big time. I was amazed at how clean the uke could sound; my wife instantly heard the difference, noting how distinctive it was compared to my other, Hawaiian built, ukes. This is also—without forcing—a full sound …

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Custom Handmade Ukulele Review: Brazilian Rosewood Tenor Ukulele with Curly redwood top, by Paul Ruben

I’m thankful that this has been such a brilliant collaboration. Your willingness to work with me every step of the way on the design has resulted in a one-of-a kind slotted peghead tenor ukulele that has elegance, artistic beauty, incredible sustain and the pure voice of an Angel that, in my opinion, is second to none. Understanding that I play honky-tonk and country music with my band and that I wanted a super full sound with emphasis on the mids and with a great low register, you built the perfect ukulele. By choosing a set of Brazilian Rosewood for the back and sides that is, in and of itself, a work of art and pairing that up with a beautiful Curly Redwood top you achieved just the look and tone I was after. Not only is she beautiful, but her tone, clarity, boldness of sound and absolute “purity” on every note and chord is perfect. I’m amazed by how big of a voice she has with no vibration or distortion. Jay whatever you did to build and to bring Angel to life, forget it all, as there can only be one! – Paul Ruben, renowned magician and ukulele lover and performer.

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