“Hollow Be Thy Name: Bear Creek's Bill Hardin and the allure of the Weissenborn-style guitar”
Featured in Issue 8:
“Bill Hardin has a healthy respect for the original Weissenborn design, but he's also found ways to improve on it ... with a combination of great sound, gorgeous woods, and excellent craftsmanship.”
In Hawaii, the Ukulele is an important part of the history and culture. It is the instrument that many Hawaiian school children learn, and continue to play throughout their lives.
Bear Creek Ukuleles are precisely made, with sturdy but light construction, and fine detail. These are not miniature guitars. Every facet of the instrument is scaled down to the thicknesses and dimensions of the originals, creating a sound that is sweet, punchy and responsive. They’re made with Hawaiian Koa: either highly figured or straight grain Koa is available.
Ukuleles can be ordered in Soprano, Concert, Tenor and Baritone sizes, with traditional Rope, Rosewood, or Ivoroid binding, Satin or high gloss lacquer finish, and custom inlays.
