Ashbury AU-89SZ: Exotic DAO Wood Soprano Ukulele with Premium Features

The Ashbury AU-89SZ Soprano Ukulele combines exotic tonewoods with premium components to create an instrument of exceptional beauty and sound quality. This distinctive ukulele features Dracontomelon dao wood (also known as New Guinea walnut, Pacific walnut, or Paldao) for the top, back, and sides—showcasing this exotic wood's characteristic wavy streaks in shades ranging from green to dark brown. The elegant matt finish enhances the natural beauty of the grain patterns while allowing optimal resonance and vibration. Refined details include tasteful tortoise shell style binding and rosette that add visual sophistication without overwhelming the wood's natural beauty. The comfortable Okoume neck supports a black walnut fingerboard with black binding, providing smooth playability across all 15 frets. Premium appointments include quality closed silver-plated machine heads with distinctive brown pearloid buttons for precise, stable tuning. The matching black walnut bridge completes this harmonious design, creating an instrument that sounds as beautiful as it looks. With its traditional soprano size offering bright, cheerful tone and excellent portability, the AU-89SZ delivers the authentic ukulele voice with exceptional craftsmanship—making it our top-selling model for discerning players seeking premium quality in the classic ukulele format.

Distinguished Features:

• Exotic Dracontomelon dao wood construction for the top, back, and sides
• Distinctive wavy grain patterns in green to dark brown hues
• Elegant matt finish highlighting the natural wood beauty while enhancing resonance
• Decorative tortoise shell style binding and rosette adding refined visual appeal
• Premium closed silver-plated machine heads ensuring precise, stable tuning
• Distinctive brown pearloid buttons on tuners for vintage-inspired aesthetics
• Black walnut fingerboard with black binding providing comfortable playing surface
• Matching black walnut bridge for tonal consistency and visual harmony
• Smooth-playing Okoume neck offering excellent stability and comfort
• Soprano size providing bright, cheerful tone and excellent portability
• 15 frets offering traditional soprano range for authentic ukulele sound

Technical Specifications:

• Model: AU-89SZ
• Size: Soprano
• Top, Back, and Sides: Dracontomelon dao wood (New Guinea/Pacific walnut/Paldao)
• Neck: Okoume
• Fingerboard: Black walnut with black binding
• Bridge: Black walnut
• Finish: Matt
• Nut Width: 35mm
• Width at 12th Fret: 44mm
• Scale Length: 350mm
• Body Depth: 62mm
• Lower Bout: 180mm
• Upper Bout: 132mm
• Waist: 116mm
• Number of Frets: 15
• Body Length: 241mm
• Country of Manufacture: China