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.
This item is sold As-Described
This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More.
| Listed | 3 days ago |
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| Condition | Excellent (Used) Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more |
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