{"product_id":"heart","title":"Solstice Series Tenor Ukulele “Heartwood” by Luis Pilarte","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"428\"\u003eCrafted for the discerning player, this instrument offers a voice that is both intimate and expansive, equally at home in quiet reflection or on stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"674\"\u003eThis tenor ukulele delivers a rich and responsive tonal profile, with the warmth and depth of cocobolo balanced by clear, articulate highs. Its strong projection and dynamic range make it equally suited for solo playing or performance settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003eRooted in the natural beauty of Nicaragua, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLuis Pilarte\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e draws deeply from the landscapes and materials surrounding his workshop. Nicaragua is home to some of the world’s most striking tonewoods, including the revered cocobolo. As a full cocobolo instrument, this ukulele carries a complex and immersive voice, dark yet warm, with exceptional depth, clarity, and lingering sustain. Each set is carefully selected and individually voiced, allowing every instrument to reflect the unique character of the wood itself. No two are alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003eThe top, back, and sides are crafted from solid cocobolo, with the back beautifully bookmatched and accented by inlaid striping that highlights the natural symmetry of the wood. Abalone accents add a refined shimmer, complementing the rich tones of the cocobolo without overpowering its natural beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1839\"\u003eAt the center of this instrument is its defining feature, a hand cut heart shaped sound hole. Both visually striking and symbolically resonant, it offers a subtle expression of warmth and connection, reinforcing the deeply personal nature of the instrument while maintaining its full tonal integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003eA matte finish highlights the natural complexity of the cocobolo, softening reflections and allowing the depth, color, and movement of the wood to speak for itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2251\"\u003ePlayability is central to every Pilarte instrument. A radiused fretboard, gently curved to match the natural shape of the hand, makes even challenging barre chords feel smooth and intuitive, inviting longer and more expressive playing sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2253\" data-end=\"2256\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"2l0mzs\" data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2280\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2262\" data-end=\"2280\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2579\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yo8vmd\" data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2297\"\u003eSize: Tenor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"znbtxm\" data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2321\"\u003eTop: Solid cocobolo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"o0bjbo\" data-start=\"2322\" data-end=\"2350\"\u003eBack and sides: Cocobolo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"c73ya6\" data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2396\"\u003eBack detail: Bookmatched with inlay strip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1f2wbg4\" data-start=\"2397\" data-end=\"2420\"\u003eFretboard: Radiused\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10ls9fw\" data-start=\"2421\" data-end=\"2453\"\u003eFret markers: Abalone inlays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13ac5a5\" data-start=\"2454\" data-end=\"2500\"\u003eRosette: Heart shaped sound hole, hand cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15wpsgu\" data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2547\"\u003eTrim: Inlaid striping with abalone accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6gkhxe\" data-start=\"2548\" data-end=\"2579\"\u003eFinish: Matte, hand applied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2581\" data-end=\"2584\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1w3eid\" data-start=\"2586\" data-end=\"2601\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2601\"\u003eClosing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2603\" data-end=\"2759\"\u003eEach instrument is individually crafted by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLuis Pilarte\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, offering a deeply personal connection between player, material, and sound.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Tides Signature Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43707669446790,"sku":null,"price":1700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/9226\/6886\/files\/Heart_1.jpg?v=1773356700","url":"https:\/\/wildtidessignatureinstruments.com\/products\/heart","provider":"Wild Tides Signature Instruments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}