1920s Kamaka ‘Painted’ Pineapple Ukulele – Homage

Beautiful and extremely rare Kamaka pineapple ukulele from the late 1920s that was hand-painted by local famed Hawaii artist E. Garcia II. The pineapple, headstock logo, and cigar band at the butt of the instrument were all painted  in 2013 on an actual vintage Kamaka ukulele from the 1920s as an homage to the original painted pineapple model that is highly sought after by ukulele collectors worldwide.

The original special run of painted pineapple ukuleles by Kamaka are amongst the most desirable and collectible ukuleles to have been made and they were considered the custom order instruments of Kamaka’s yesteryear, being very limited in number. It is also said that the pineapple model was the very model that saved Kamaka from going bankrupt during the early stages of the company’s history. Urban legend says that the first 50 pineapple ukuleles were the only ones to be hand-painted and it is estimated that there are only a few left in existence.

This gorgeous hand-painted ukulele is handcrafted from Hawaiian Koa wood top, back, and sides with deluxe rope marquerty and binding on soundboard and matching rosette. Numerous repairs. Wonderful tones with a very warm and traditional vintage Kamaka sound.

Price: SOLD