1916 K. Kamaka ‘Cigar Band’ Ukulele
Early Kamaka ukulele. Beautiful and extremely rare 1916 Kamaka soprano ukulele in wonderfully restored condition. Fully functional, this gorgeous piece is one of the earliest ukuleles to be handcrafted by the Kamaka family.
Early Kamaka ukuleles are tremendously rare and highly collectible Hawaiian instruments. In keeping with the constructs of a spanish style construction, this gorgeous vintage K.Kamaka soprano ukulele was handcrafted out of gorgeous Hawaiian Koa wood face, back, sides, and neck. The frets have been inlaid in to the neck itself. The instrument also boasts a three-ring concentric circle rosette with wooden friction tuners.
Extremely rare ‘K. Kamaka Honolulu, HI’ cigar band on the butt of the instrument making this piece a very early build. The cigar band was reserved for K. Kamaka’s earliest builds and most ukuleles and guitars do not bear this historical decal.
Price: SOLD