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Just finished this afternoon.

While having some electrical work done on my kitchen I learned that the electrician's niece was begining cancer treatment at a center in Texas. He told me that the family was trying to help his brother even though he had'nt asked for help. He said the family was going to have a raffel at their church to try and raise some funds to give to his brother. At the end of the day he asked me how much I got for the ukuleles I build. He wanted to buy one to sell in the raffle. I told him I didn't sell anything I made but if he was going to use it to help his brother I would make one for him at no charge.

This is the first all mahogany ukulele I have made. I call it Plain Jane because it has no binding or other embelishments.

Thanks for looking.

Wally

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Might be plain but very pretty, and an extremely generous offer on your part as well.
 

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That's a good cause to build something. I like the look of the mahogany. Is it African mahogany or Honduras? I'm finishing up an African mahogany piece right now and hope it will look this good when done.
 

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Wow! I love it! It doesnt need any binding, that mahogany speaks for itself! I love the glow of the wood. Great project!
 

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Nice, thoughtful project !
 

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I would not call it plain - it is showing off Mother Nature's own embellishment!

That is very kind of you and I am sure the family is very grateful. The daughter of a friend of mine had cancer treatment in Texas too - some place near Houston, I think. They specialize in pediatric oncology. She did marvelously well and two years later is getting ready to head off to college in the fall. I hope your friend's family has just as good an outcome.
 

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What do you mean, no decoration? I see a great big heart all over it!

You're my kind of guy. Congrats on the build, and the gift.

Paul
 

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Handsome uke and looks to be a good sized one, tenor? Helping people is what community is all about, well done and thank you.
 
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