Chantus Music custom ukuleles, options and prices

Chantus Music ukeleles

Each year I build a small number of handmade ukuleles from the finest woods using techniques learned through years of experience as a luthier, with a focus on tone, playability and beauty. I apply the same level of attention to detail and quality of materials used in my classical guitars and other instruments to my ukuleles. All instruments are signed and dated on the builder's label.

Available models

I reserve the right to revise model availability, options and prices without notice.

Model A3 Vintage Series Tenor ukulele
Standard features include ebony fingerboard, inlayed MOP fingerboard markers, abalone or wood ring rosette, top purfling, ebony tie style bridge, Honduras mahogany or Spanish cedar neck, A natural looking tung oil and wax finish is standard on the koa/koa and mahogany/mahogany tenors and a lacquer finish on the koa/spruce and koa/cypress tenors. Options include a 12 fret/body standard scale (434mm) or 14 fret/body long scale (460mm)) neck and ebony or curly maple bindings. A cutaway option is available for $150.

body soundboard price

Hawaiian koa Hawaiian koa $1950

Hawaiian koa Mediterranean cypress $1950

Hawaiian koa Swiss spruce $1950

Honduras mahogany Honduras mahogany $1950
Model A3 Classic Series Tenor ukulele
Standard features include ebony fingerboard, inlayed MOP fingerboard markers, top purfling, ebony tie style bridge, Honduras mahogany or Spanish cedar neck, slotted headstock with Waverly gold/ebony open back geared tuners, bone nut and saddle and a lacquer finish. Options include a 12 fret/body standard scale (434mm) or 14 fret/body long scale (460mm)) neck and ebony or curly koa bindings.

body soundboard price

Indian rosewood Swiss spruce $2150

Ordering procedure

If you have any questions about options not listed or delivery schedules, please contact me using the info on my contact page. I require a 50% non-refundable deposit to book an order and the remaining 50% after the instrument is complete and before shipping. Please do not send a deposit for an order before contacting me to discuss your options and obtain an estimated delivery time. Current orders are being delivered within 4-6 months but this could change at any time. Some options are subject to availability and may be temporarily unavailable. Once your deposit is received, the price of your instrument is fixed and will not change. Orders should not be considered accepted until you receive an acknowledgement from me. I reserve the right to cancel your order and return your deposit at any time prior to delivery and for any reason.

Delivery schedule

An estimated delivery schedule will be provided upon request or after your deposit is received. Quoted schedules are approximate. Work is performed in the order received, subject to material availability.

Warrantee

I provide a non-transfereable guarantee to the original purchaser of freedom from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year. I will repair or replace, at my sole discretion, your instrument on a valid warrantee claim. Damage due to abuse or misuse is not covered by this guarantee. I build fine lightweight instruments for discriminating players and collectors and they must not be subject to extremes of temperature or humidity. My guarantee is void if the instrument has been modified by the owner or a third party. The cost of shipping and insurance to and from my workshop on a warrantee claim is the responsibility of the owner.