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1920s Gibson Soprano Ukulele

Circa 1920’s Gibson Soprano Ukulele handcrafted in the famed Kalamazoo, Michigan factory. This ukulele was constructed with mahogany wood on the face, back and sides, and the neck. The fingerboard was carved from rosewood. The instrument remains in all original condition with a twelve-fret joint to the body. Classic ‘The Gibson’ logo on the headstock. A competing model by Gibson with the Martin Style 2M soprano ukulele, this instrument also has a white celluloid top binding and rope marquetry rosette around the soundhole. This era of Gibson ukulele is regarded as bo
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1920s Martin “Employee” Ukulele – Mahogany

Circa. 1920. Martin “Employee” Soprano Ukulele handcrafted in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Martin employee ukuleles are amongst the rarest and most desirable ukuleles to have ever been handcrafted and only a small number are known to have been made. This one is a remarkable and historical example of a gorgeous Martin “employee” soprano ukulele. Martin employee ukuleles were only allowed to be built under one of two circumstances; 1) retirement in which an employee was allowed to handcraft his own instrument in any style or combination of styles as
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1920s Martin “Employee” Ukulele – Hawaiian Koa

Circa. 1920. Martin “Employee” Soprano Ukulele handcrafted in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Martin employee ukuleles are amongst the rarest and most desirable ukuleles to have ever been handcrafted and only a small number are known to have been made. This one is a remarkable and historical example of a gorgeous Martin “employee” soprano ukulele. Martin employee ukuleles were only allowed to be built under one of two circumstances; 1) retirement in which an employee was allowed to handcraft his own instrument in any style or combination of styles as
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Custom Sumi “Style 3” Tenor Ukulele

Preowned. 2023. A rare Custom Sumi Tenor Ukulele crafted by Sumi Kobo, a prestigious luthier group under the renowned luthier Eiichi Sumi from Japan. For over 50 years, Sumi Kobo has been known for handcrafting some of the finest ukuleles, guitars, and mandolins in Japan. Their instruments are highly sought after by musicians and recreational players in Japan, as well as by ukulele enthusiasts around the globe. This custom Sumi tenor ukulele was crafted with a premium set of curly Mahogany wood on the top, back, and sides. The instrument also boasts a musician’
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