1920s Leonardo Nunes Taropatch Ukulele
A beautiful 1920s Leonardo Nunes 8-string taropatch handcrafted by Leonardo Nunes, son of Manuel Nunes – one of three luthiers credited with inventing the ukulele in the late 1800s.
Aged Hawaiian Koa wood top, back, sides, and bridge with three-ring concentric circle rosette and 8-string tuning configuration for accompaniment playing. Mother of pearl position marker inlays on positions 5 and 7 for quick reference and a natural finish. Direct fret inlay in to the neck consistent with the time period and method of construction.
A broad range of tones with a fuller sound when compared to its four-stringed cousin, the ukulele. Wooden friction tuners account for challenges in tuning but add tremendously to the character of this historical piece.
Price: SOLD