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1969 Custom Kamaka Guitar – ‘Hawaiian Koa & Spruce’

A piece of art! Extremely stunning and rare 1969 Custom Kamaka ‘Classical’ Guitar handcrafted by master luthier Samuel Kamaka. This beautiful guitar was a special commission undertaken by the Kamaka custom shop in the late sixties and has been professionally refinished to return it to its former glory. Master grade Hawaiian curly Koa wood back and sides with master grade spruce soundboard for added clarity and depth and a full range response. Solid Spanish Cedar wood neck and Maple wood top and back binding, ebony wood fingerboard and matching Koa wood h
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Custom ‘Iʻiwi Tenor Ukulele

Custom I’iwi Ukulele. Phenomenal player uke! Custom ʻI’iwi Tenor Ukulele handcrafted by luthier Charlie Fukuba of Makakilo, Oahu. This special piece is the premier model offered by ʻI’iwi Ukuleles and is defined as, the Gold ‘Master’ Series. The ‘Master’ series is a testimony to the ʻI’iwi Ukulele commitment to the finest materials and craftsmanship in skilled luthiery by one of Hawaii’s foremost custom ukulele luthiers, Charlie Fukuba. Gorgeous master grade 3-piece back of curly Hawaiian Koa wood and pomelle Bubinga (center piece), matching
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1930s Deluxe Kamaka ‘Special Concert’ Ukulele

Beautiful and extremely rare Kamaka Deluxe Concert ukulele from the early 1930s. This gorgeous piece is handcrafted from solid Hawaiian koa wood from the only company whose name is synonymous with ukulele, Kamaka. Gorgeous Hawaiian Koa wood face, back, and sides with all Koa wood neck and bridge. The soundboard and rosette are bound with a classic rope marquetry for aesthetic appeal. Original ‘Kamaka’ decal on headstock and the label are in amazing original condition. The label also indicates that the uke is a ‘Concert’ but is actually a soprano scale length.  Perio
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1960s Deluxe Kamaka “Upside Down” Pineapple

A rare 1960s Gold Label Deluxe Kamaka “Upside Down” Pineapple ukulele by Hawaii’s most famous ukulele company, Kamaka Ukulele Co. This beautiful Deluxe Kamaka was a custom order by a left-handed player during the 1960s. It’s a clear reminder that not everyone plays this little four-stringed instrument the same way! This unique uke, when played by a right-hander is quite the eye-catcher being that the ukulele appears “upside down”. Solid Koa face, back, fretboard, bridge & sides with Deluxe top black binding.  “Upside Down” Pineapple decal on soundboa
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