Treefrog 'Ukuleles

Moonpie – Ebony Concert

Posted on September 15, 2021 by wtomhunter

Named “Moonpie” by it’s owner, this concert ukulele features a Pale Moon Ebony body with custom inlaid details. Although not a common soundboard wood, this black & white ebony top gives a rich, resonate tone. Gabon Ebony rosette, headstock overlay, bindings, bridge, & fretboard add visual contrast to this unique instrument.

This was a fun project. Betty wanted a unique ukulele that would honor her family memories. We collaborated on a design with a dragonfly as a central element – simple details that would balance with the striking natural beauty of the Pale Moon Ebony. Dragonflies are Koa and Maple, adding subtle color elements.

Lani – Koa Concert

Posted on September 14, 2021 by wtomhunter

This concert ukulele is made of beautiful Koa from Kauai. Butterflies made of Yellowheart and Rosewood grace the Ebony headstock, and fretboard and one flies across the back. The simple rosette is Yellowheart with fineline purfling.

Pele – Mango Soprano

Posted on September 13, 2021 by wtomhunter

This Mango soprano ukulele features Pele, Hawaiian goddess of creation. The glowing red lava flowing down a volcano in the image on the headstock is made from Padauk as are the bindings and a simple rosette.

Blackbird – Koa & Spruce Tenor

Image | Posted on September 12, 2021 by wtomhunter

The Blackbird is a tenor ukulele made of a pale curly Koa with a Bearclaw Lutz Spruce top The headstock inlay is an image from a photograph by its owner, Missouri artist/musician Kim Rausch.

Aloha Shirt Ukulele

Posted on September 12, 2021 by wtomhunter

Inspired by the marvelous creations of Sugiura Koji (visit him on Facebook or at http://cozzy-guitarworks.wixsite.com ) this soprano scale ukulele has a remarkable sound and playability. Made of Honduran Mahogany with Macassar Ebony fretboard and bridge. A K&K Aloha Twin pickup boosts the already full sound of this little gem.

Carib – the Other Island Paradise

Posted on September 11, 2021 by wtomhunter

I made this concert ukulele because I wanted to try out a finish technique utilizing milkpaint, a traditional casein paint, and to see what a “doghair” finish would look like. The design was painted on the body and then, after drying, most of the paint was scraped off. What’s left is just the paint that filled the pores of the wood, in this case, 100 year old sinker mahogany. The top is curly redwood. These woods combine to give a beautiful rich sound from a vintage-look ukulele.

Welcome…

Posted on October 9, 2020 by wtomhunter

Here’s a look at what is on my workbench right now, and some instruments that I have completed recently. Scroll down for details and featured ukuleles. See the menu for more information about Treefrog Ukuleles and couple new videos.