Honu Series

Biography and specifications

 Birthplace: Koa wood for the sides and back of Honu was harvested from the forest above Lapahoehoe on the Big Island of Hawaii by Winkler Woods by permit with the Hawaiian Home Lands Department.  Boards from the parent tree were milled on Oahu and several lots were purchased by Uncle Dave for crafting into Heaukulani ‘ukulele. This particular set is master grade 5A. The spruce for the sound board comes from Sitka, Alaska. Spruce is a preferred soundboard for quality guitars because of its tonal qualities.

The inlay for the sound hole is Paua abalone.

.Scale, Martin plan with added depth to the sound box.






Back plate and neck.