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1920s Kamaka ‘Painted Back’ Pineapple Ukulele

1920s Kamaka Painted Pineapple Back from Kamaka Ukuleles. Beautiful and extremely rare Kamaka painted pineapple ukulele from the early 1920s. This gorgeous piece is handcrafted from solid hawaiian koa wood from the only company whose name is synonymous with ukulele, Kamaka. The blue label Kamaka ‘Special’ ukuleles were considered the custom order instruments of Kamaka’s yesteryear and very limited in number. It is also said that this pineapple model was the very model that saved Kamaka from going bankrupt during the early stages of the company’s history. Urban legen
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Custom Kamaka ‘Jake Model’ Ukulele

Custom Kamaka Ukulele. Extremely rare Custom Kamaka ‘Jake Shimabukuro’ Tenor Ukulele handcrafted by master luthier Casey Kamaka himself! Handcrafted to perfection in late 2010, this tenor was gently played and is an absolutely remarkable player and collectible ukulele. Only 100 of these will be made and this one is marked No. 25 of 100. Three dimensional flaming master grade curly Hawaiian Koa face, back, and sides that make for a mesmerizing appearance and a tone that is truly refined as a full custom. Ebony fingerboard and bridge just as Jake loves his ukes with a
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1930s Deluxe Kamaka ‘Special Concert’ Ukulele

Beautiful and extremely rare Kamaka Deluxe Concert ukulele from the early 1930s in repaired and refinished condition. 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 fretboard, 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 ‘Concer
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1920s Kamaka ‘Painted Back’ Pineapple Ukulele

1920s Kamaka ‘Painted’ Pineapple Back Ukulele. Beautiful and extremely rare Kamaka painted pineapple ukulele from the early 1920s. This gorgeous piece is handcrafted from solid hawaiian koa wood from the only company whose name is synonymous with ukulele, Kamaka. These Kamaka Painted Pineapple Ukuleles are wonderful collectible vintage Kamaka ukuleles. The blue label Kamaka ‘Special’ ukuleles were considered the custom order instruments of Kamaka’s yesteryear and very limited in number. It is also said that this pineapple model was the very model that sa
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