Michael Van Slyke
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Over 150
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The idea that making beautiful musical instruments is not limited to some specialists, with arcane knowledge, in a far-away workshop somewhere. It's accessible to all.

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At 6:34am on February 24, 2014, Rob (Uker) Porras said…

I just checked out your pics.

You have some very nice looking ukuleles.

At 3:20am on August 14, 2013, Michael Fred Johnson said…

Yes I have found that encasing the disc reduces feedback. Like that No.22 of yours with the brass fittings

At 3:44am on September 21, 2012, darren brown said…

thanks mike ,yes nice cbg,s you have there .

At 12:29am on August 27, 2012, joe cerroni said…

Hi Michael, I really like your work. You are a fine craftsman. I dig the unique look of each one of your instruments. The different sound hole and headstock shapes are great!  Keep em coming!

 
 
 

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