NFC (Nestoe Fuentes Cocobolo) Pineapple 5 String 2024 - Gloss

NFC Pineapple Tenor 5-String Cocobolo Ukulele, Build #4

For sale is a rare NFC Pineapple Tenor 5-string ukulele, Build #4, handcrafted by Nestoe Fuentes of NFC Ukulele in Nicaragua. This is an early-numbered custom instrument and a striking example of NFC’s distinctive pineapple tenor design.

Every part of from the body to the neck and headstock is made from beautiful cocobolo, giving the instrument a rich visual depth with dramatic grain and warm reddish-brown figuring. Cocobolo is prized for its density, sustain, and strong tonal character, and this ukulele has the projection and presence you would expect from a premium hardwood build.

This is a 5-string tenor, offering both the familiar ukulele voice and the added shimmer, fullness, and harmonic complexity that a doubled course brings. It is especially well-suited for players who want more texture than a standard 4-string tenor without moving into baritone territory.

A particularly desirable feature is the zero-fret neck, which provides consistent string height and tone between open and fretted notes. It makes the instrument feel precise and responsive, with clean intonation and an easy-playing setup.

The instrument is provisioned with top of the line Gotoh machine tuners for ease of use and smooth operation.

Includes a new gig bag.

Features

• NFC Ukulele Pineapple Tenor
• Build #4
• 5-string configuration
• Cocobolo body
• Zero-fret neck
• Gotoh Tuners
• Handmade by Nestoe Fuentes / NFC Ukulele, Nicaragua
• New gig bag included
• Rare early-build custom instrument

This would make an excellent instrument for a serious player, collector, or anyone looking for a distinctive handmade ukulele with far more personality than a factory-built tenor. It has the kind of presence that does not politely sit in the corner. It enters the room wearing a velvet jacket.

Serious inquiries only, please. Happy to provide additional photos or answer questions.