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1920s Kamaka ‘Special’ Pineapple Ukulele

Beautiful Kamaka ‘Special’ Pineapple of the early 1920s. It is said that the pineapple model was the very uke that saved Kamaka from going bankrupt during the early stages of production. This beauty is made entirely out of Monkeypod wood and boasts a gorgeous abalone shell inlay on the soundboard, neck, and matching rosette. There is no fretboard as these early models never came with them. Consequently the frets and abalone shell have been inlaid directly in to neck. This Kamaka Pineapple is a tremendously difficult model to locate and a true historical piece that i
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1980s Kamaka Ohta-san Ukulele

Kamaka Ohta-san Ukulele. Stunning 1980s Kamaka Ohta-san ‘white label’ Ukulele in all original condition by the world’s most famous luthiers, Kamaka Ukulele Co. This gorgeous Kamaka Ohta-san ukulele was handcrafted with a Hawaiian Koa wood face, back, and sides, with classic maple binding, rosewood fretboard and bridge and a gorgeous satin finish. The ‘white label’ years were all the rave in playability and tone and this one is a prime example of the incredible workmanship of the ‘white label’ era Kamaka ukuleles. Wonderful full range of tones all the way up the neck
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1960s Custom Kamaka Soprano Uke

Classic vintage era Custom Kamaka Soprano Ukulele in refinished condition by Hawaii’s most famous ukulele company, Kamaka Ukulele. This stunning example is handcrafted in the 1960s and was a custom ordered piece complete with upgraded AAA curly Koa wood top back and sides, rosewood fretboard and bridge, top and back faux tortoise shell binding with black-white top and back purfling for aesthetic appeal. A high gloss refinish has been applied to the instrument and although not an original finish it certainly is ‘pretty’. The gloss finish truly accentuates the colors
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2005 Kamaka Ohta-san Ukulele

Kamaka Ohta-san ukulele. Stunning & rare 2005 Kamaka Ohta-san Concert Ukulele by Hawaii’s most famous ukulele company, Kamaka Ukulele. Great player ukulele and constructed of gorgeous Hawaiian Koa wood. Beautiful Koa face, back, and sides with classy ebony fretboard and bridge, maple top binding and beautiful top rope purfling and rosette. Ohta-san ukuleles are tremendously difficult to locate due to a backorder of custom instruments that Kamaka is currently focusing its current efforts on completing. Wonderful construction and tones that ring true Hawaii. Excel
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