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1800s Maderian Machete

Late 1800s Historical Maderian Machete. Parent to the modern day ukulele. Also known as the “father” of the ukulele. Made in Madeira, Portugal. ID#230065 Price: Not for Sale
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1800s Maderian Machete

Late 1800s Historical Maderian Machete. Parent to the modern day ukulele. Also known as the “father” of the ukulele. Made in Madeira, Portugal. ID#230071 Price: Not for Sale
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1890 Joao Gomes Madeiran Rajao

Considered one of the parent instruments, “the father”, of the modern day ukulele, the ukulele is believed to have received its current tuning of G-C-E-A from the Rajao, which is tuned D-G-C-E-A. To my knowledge there are only a few examples of these early historical Madeira rajao remain in existence either in private collections or a few museums throughout the world. This extremely rare 1890 Historical Joao Gomes Madeira Rajao is a world class collectible over 100 years in age. The instrument originated on the island of Madeira, Portugal and was handcra
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