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1917 Ernest Ka’ai Ukulele

1917 Ernest K. Ka’ai ukulele handcrafted in Honolulu, Hawaii in the early throws of popularity of ukulele and all things Hawaii. This Ka’ai ukulele was handcrafted of Mahogany wood on the face, back, and sides with a mustache inlay at the butt of the instrument, paying tribute to the early construction techniques of the Portuguese. Rope marquetry on the soundboard with a matching rope rosette in keeping with the theme of the instrument. Neck repair behind the headstock that is totally stable and does not impact the tone of the instrument. #230120 Price:
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1917 Ernest Ka’ai Ukulele

1917 Ernest K. Ka’ai ukulele handcrafted in Honolulu, Hawaii in the early throws of popularity of ukulele and all things Hawaii. This Ka’ai ukulele was handcrafted of Hawaiian Koa wood on the face, back, and sides with a rope binding, bound neck, and rope marquetry up the center of the neck. A commemorative model celebrating the ‘Paradise of the Pacific’, currently known as ‘Honolulu Magazine’. #230121 Price: NOT FOR SALE
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Custom Stansell Tenor Guitar

2020. Beautiful Les Stansell Tenor Guitar – for you baritone players this instrument is played just like a baritone ukulele. Les combines a traditional Spanish Classic design with Pacific Northwest woods and meticulously handcrafts each instrument with comfort, tone, and aesthetics in mind. Living on the South Oregon Coast, Stansell incorporates the very best this rare wood has to offer in a quest to emulate Spanish classical guitar masters. Stansell Guitars and Ukuleles was profiled in the April 2011 edition of Acoustic Guitar Magazine. His short documentary
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Custom Pegasus Tenor Ukulele

Custom Pegasus Ukulele. Beautiful Pegasus 4-String Tenor Ukulele handcrafted in the traditional shape by luthier Bob Gleason of  Kurtistown, HI. Bob handcrafts some of not only the most aesthetically pleasing ukuleles available on the market but also professional recording level instruments for both the professional musician and recreational player. This particular piece is handcrafted from Hawaiian Kolohala, otherwise known as pheasant wood, and is not known to grow anywhere outside of Hawaii. Kolohala is a prized wood in Hawaii and is very rare, valuable, and stun
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