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Custom Shimo “Cloud” Concert Ukulele

Preowned. Circa. 2020. Custom Shimo Concert Ukulele by master luthier Takahiro Shimo of Tokyo, Japan. An incredible approach to 21st-century ukulele lutherie, Shimo continues to design elements into his builds that elevate his pieces into the category of functional art. His interest in finely handcrafted ukuleles and guitars culminated with his graduation in 1980 from the famed Robert-Venn School of Luthiery in Phoenix, Arizona. In 1981, Shimo began his journey as a new luthier at Morris Musical Instruments, where he handcrafted custom guitars for music stores throu
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Custom Les Rietfors “6-String” Tenor Ukulele

Preowned. Circa 1996. Handcrafted on the island of Oahu, this beautiful Custom Les Rietfors “6-String” Tenor Ukulele received a fresh coat of lacquer and is ready to be enjoyed once again. Les Rietfors ukuleles are tremendously rare and a wonderful collector and player ukulele that rarely surface on the open market. They are exceptional playing instruments and have a connection to the people and culture of Hawaii, bearing the Hawaiian flag or the Hawaiian coat of arms inlay on the headstock. This beautiful Les Rietfors “6-String” tenor ukulel
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Custom Ken Franklin Tenor Ukulele

C.2024. Preowned. Gorgeous custom ukulele handcrafted by luthier Ken Franklin in Ukiah, California. Ken has been building guitars for over 50 years and has also added an ukulele to the list of handcrafted instrument out of his shop since 2012. This beautiful custom Ken Franklin tenor ukulele was handcrafted of two exotic woods that lends itself to its beautiful aesthetic and full tone. The soundboard was cut from a set of Northern Californian Mendocino cypress. Among guitar and ukulele luthiers, this wood is often described as possessing the stiffness of Adirondack
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Custom KG Tenor Ukulele

New. Custom Kotaro Guitars & Ukuleles Tenor Ukulele. An absolutely beautiful ukulele handcrafted on the island of Oahu, HI by master luthier Rob Kurosu. Born into a military family, Rob spent his early years traveling around the world.  After graduating from the University of Colorado in Boulder, he was commissioned and served as a pilot in the US Navy before retiring and settling in Hawaii.  Still itching for travel and adventure, Rob and his family next sailed the South Pacific on a catamaran and explored New Zealand for a year before finally returning to Kail
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