Akaka and Asher joined creative minds to create this artful vision of a versatile, modern day Hawaiian steel that produces a full, robust tone, increased sustain, and superior playability.
The collaboration at Asher’s Los Angeles studio has resulted in a Hawaiian steel guitar rich with low-end response and seemingly infinite sustain. The 24-inch scale length is optimal for intonation as well as supporting a variety of tuning options. The lap steel also offers a comfortable, slightly wider string spacing for easier finger-style play and precision.
The design and details on this instrument come from the hearts of both Akaka and Asher. The symbolic “piko†(Hawaiian term related to the navel or center that connects our ancestry), pays homage to the perpetuation and preservation of Hawaiian culture and music. The hummingbird inlay holds special meaning to Asher and will bring added “mana†(spiritual power) to the instrument.
The first 50 instruments will include the custom abalone “piko†fret markers and abalone hummingbird inlay, as well as a signed certificate by Alan Akaka and Bill Asher.
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