Published:
2013-12-16
Updated:
2013-12-16
Learning Ukulele with Curt
Dale's Ukuleles
The Daluke (derived from Dale’s Ukuleles) journey began over a decade ago when Dale made his first ukulele. His goal has always to been to build from the finest of woods, displaying the beauty found in each piece. Although luthier techniques have many commonalities, Dale has developed his own unique building style including many jigs and tools to improve his craft.
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2013-12-16
The Daluke (derived from Dale’s Ukuleles) journey began over a decade ago when Dale made his first ukulele. His goal has always to been to build from the finest of woods, displaying the beauty found in each piece. Although luthier techniques have many commonalities, Dale has developed his own unique building style including many jigs and tools to improve his craft.
Over the years his ukuleles have been constructed from a variety of woods including mahogany, curly maple, redwood, poplar, koa, myrtle, rosewood, and elm. Each wood offers its own beauty and tonal quality. A series of elm ukuleles was made from a neighbor’s tree that had to be removed due to disease. The neighbor is a single mom who was heartbroken to see the tree go. Dale’s first ukulele from the tree was presented to her as a gift giving her a lasting memento of the great tree. Many Daluke ukuleles have been raffled for charitable causes raising over $25,000 to date. This is one way Dale feels he can help bless others.