We dare you not to smile at this playful octopus, exuberantly waving his tentacles with his ukulele treasure at hand. Alkemi’s octopus was inspired by vases of the Minoan culture (2700 to 1450 BC). To Minoans, the octopus represented protection, wealth and food…. lavish expressions of their worship of the sea. These ancient exuberant forms, defined by movement and freedom of expression, are perfectly suited to this ukulele and are given a contemporary twist by the addition of “Steampunk” elements in the design.
There are alchemical treasures floating around octopus waiting to be found: An “A” for Alkemi, the planets Neptune and Saturn, the element Water, a Star, and a Crown. A Musical Note, Keys and a Keyhole are also suspended in this Octopus’s garden. The design is laser etched on the soundboard and then hand tinted for contrast.
OCTOPUS SOPRANO
Profile: Soprano
Top: Mahogany with etched Octopus design by Morgan de Villiers
Back & Sides: Mahogany
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Fret markers: Signature Alkemi “Four Elements” at 12th
Bridge: Rosewood
Nut & Saddle: Black OEM Graphite
Headstock: Mahogany with Techwood veneer
Machine heads: Open Back Chrome
Machine head pegs: Black
Strings: Aquila
Finish: Open pore satin
Gig bag included
Sku: UKE S OCT
INSTRUMENT SHIPPING
We are pleased to offer FREE shipping within the continental United States for all musical instruments. We are not currently shipping to Hawaii or international destinations.
We offer shipping via Fed Ex Ground or United States Postal Service Package Mail. Both of these delivery options offer tracking and 1-5 days delivery service depending on your location in relationship to our warehouse in El Monte, CA, 91733, United States.
Please note: Hawaii, Alaska and international orders do not qualify and free shipping may not be combined with other discounts or offers.
INSTRUMENT RETURNS
We want you to be completely delighted with your instrument. If you are unsatisfied with your purchase for any reason, you may return for refund or credit within 30 days of purchase.
If your order was shipped for free, the cost of outbound shipping will be deducted from your return credit unless the instrument was damaged or defective.
Simply request a return authorization number & shipping address from Alkemi Customer Service by contacting us at: info@alkemiinstruments.com
1. Items should be packed in the original box in the condition in which they were received.
2. All accessories should be included.
3. Receipt or gift receipt should be included.
4. We advise using a shipping method that allows you to track your return as Alkemi cannot be responsible for any returns lost
