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Vintage Martin Ukulele. A beautiful Martin Style 0 soprano ukulele handcrafted in the 1960s by C.F. Martin & Co in Nazareth, PA. This one is perfect for those backyard jams. Solid mahogany face, back, sides, neck, and bridge with rosewood fretboard. Various nicks and dings and there is a shadow of a sticker that was likely removed at some point from the back of the ukulele. There is also one hairline fracture on the side of the ukulele that is very stable and does not move. Please see photos for specific condition of the ukulele. This uke is a wonderful player u

One of many luthiers who studied under the tutelage of the Kamaka family, Sam Chang was a builder who learned his craft through employment at the Kamaka factory before going his separate way. Over the years, Sam was known to build for the Summers Brothers, including labels such as the Moana, Famous Waikiki Ukulele, and the Royal Hawaiian. This wonderful historical ukulele was handcrafted around the 1930s out of Hawaiian Koa wood face, back, and sides. The neck, fretboard, and bridge also retain the traditional feel by also being hand carved from Hawaiian Koa wood.  

Vintage 1920’s Soprano Ukulele. This uke bears no labels or decals but was definitely a production-based ukulele handcrafted in Hawaii. Hawaiian Koa wood face, back, and sides, the instrument remains in all original condition with a twelve fret joint to the body. Classic rope binding and matching rosette. Mix-match of tuners but all functioning. Numerous nicks, dings and cracks. All stable and can play just fine ‘as is’. The all Hawaiian Koa wood construction give the instrument a nice, barky tone with nice sustain and projection as well. If you

Rare – 1920’s Gibson Soprano Ukulele. ‘The Gibson’ logo on headstock. This uke is constructed with mahogany wood face, back, and sides. The instrument remains in all original condition with a twelve fret joint to the body. These early soprano model Gibson ukuleles are tremendously difficult to locate and were tremendously popular amogst early uke musicians (they’ve been played … and played… and played …) – but along with that came a very refined and mature sound. This era of Gibson ukulele is regarded as both highly collectible and incr