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1940s Paul Summers Ukulele

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.  
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1920s Vintage ‘Hawaii-made’ Ukulele

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
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Custom G-String Tenor Ukulele

An extremely rare full Custom G-String ‘Custom Shop’ Tenor Ukulele handcrafted on the island of Oahu by the custom shop luthiers of G-String Ukulele Co. The ‘custom shop’ series is regarded as one of the premiere models of G-String Ukuleles with only limited numbers available each year. Each is handcrafted with the utmost attention to detail and tone from the finest woods and luthier materials. This gorgeous Custom G-String ‘Custom Shop’ Tenor Ukulele was handcrafted of the gorgeous Hawaiian curly Koa wood. Solid Honduran Mahogany wood neck f
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Mark Roberts ‘Archtop’ Tenor Ukulele

Beautiful T-16 Archtop Tenor Ukulele by master luthier Mark Roberts of Portland, Oregon. Mark Roberts has maintained a lifelong passion about creativity and understanding the nature, patterns, and systems of the world around us. An extensive background in all disciplines of fine art, furniture design, and product design have uniquely crafted his approach to design and craft fine instruments.   Mark’s experience as a product designer and his beneficial study under Charles Fox, at the American School of Lutherie, have uniquely positioned his contemporary sensibi
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