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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 full
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1920s Kumalae Soprano Ukulele

Historical Kumalae soprano ukulele from the 1920s. This beautiful piece was handcrafted in traditional manner with Hawaiian Koa wood on the face, back, and sides. Solid Koa wood neck with direct fret inlay into the neck. Rope marquetry rosette and soundboard binding for a classy appeal and wooden friction tuners in keeping with the original theme consistent with the time period of ukuleles handcrafted in Hawaii in the 1920s. Excellent aged tones that speak to an earlier and simpler time. Wonderful projection and warmth of sound with a small body feel and reduced wei
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1960s Gibson Tenor Ukulele

Circa 1960s. Preowned. A gorgeous example of a vintage Gibson tenor ukulele – style 2. This uke was constructed with a mahogany wood soundboard, back, and sides and a Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and bridge with classic bridge pin set up. The instrument has a twelve fret joint to the body and eighteen overall frets to the soundhole. Classic white celluloid top and back binding. Strap button at the butt of the instrument. Satin style finish. Classic tenor model Gibson ukuleles are highly sought after by both musicians and collectors. They tend to have been pl
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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 als
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