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Topic: Chuck Moore's beautiful work |
Andy Volk
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Posted 16 Jul 2020 2:05 am |
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Based on the Big Island in Hawaii, Chuck Moore is one of the world's best ukulele luthiers. His inlay work is breathtaking. He's also a recent convert to lap steel. Chuck posted this amazing inlay pic on Facebook. Here he is playing a steel he built.
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Nic Neufeld
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Posted 16 Jul 2020 3:31 am
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The man is an artist! He also has stunning frypan and Bakelite steel adaptations...if I recall correctly, curly koa and rope binding...
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David Ball
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North Carolina High Country
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Posted 16 Jul 2020 12:46 pm
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Nic Neufeld
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Jeff Bell
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California, USA
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Posted 16 Jul 2020 6:51 pm
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Hi Chuck!
That lap steel that Chuck is holding makes me real happy. Chuck is probably, most likely, the best ukulele builder on the planet.
I was fortunate to get a Moore Bettah ukulele directly from Chuck a few years back. Not only does he do fabulous inlay artistry, but his instruments have terrific feel and perfect tone. When I decided to get a Bear Creek guitar, I decided to use the sale of my Moore Bettah ukulele to help pay for it. I found a buyer who was so happy to purchase it and I reached out to Chuck to let him know I was selling it. I remember telling him that I was getting a Weissenborn and he said that he was also interested in steel guitars. I also told him that if he ever decided to make hollow neck guitars, I'd get in line to try and grab one because I know he would do it right.
On a side note, I was just as impressed with my Bear Creek guitar as I was when I received the Moore Bettah uke! |
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Chuck Moore
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Posted 16 Jul 2020 7:50 pm
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Thanks everyone. I've built a few lap steels for my personal use and then thought of adding them to my ukulele line. Then I bought my B6 followed by the Clinesmith fry pan. Then I figured, why bother! Haha.
You can see some of my other work here; www.moorebettahukes.com
This probably the best shot of one of my lap steels, for obvious reasons.  The lovely and super talented steel guitarist (at 16 years old!), Maile Lyman, at a recent SG convention here on Big Island. She's been a long time student of Alan Akaka's.
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Jim Mckay
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New Zealand
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Posted 16 Jul 2020 8:35 pm
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Wow  some fantastic work there. 
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John McClung
From:
Olympia WA, USA
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Posted 16 Jul 2020 10:40 pm
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George Moore, you're one mofo fabulous artist! Love your art and designs!!!
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