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Custom E. Tavares Soprano Ukulele

New. Custom Edmond Tavares Soprano Ukulele handcrafted in similar fashion to the 19th Century ukuleles of yesteryear. This gorgeous custom Edmond ukulele is made of blonde curly Hawaiian Koa wood from the island of Maui on the face, back and sides. Hawaiian Kolohala wood, or pheasant wood, on the fretboard and bridge, with a bridge pin set up. Rope wood rosette and toon wood neck. Wooden friction tuners with a hand-rubbed oil finish. A wonderful ukulele paying tribute to the first generation of ukulele handcrafted in the late 1800s. This instrument has a big sound w
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Maderian Rajao

Beautiful Maderian Rajao handcrafted by Henrique Rodrigues of Funchal, Madeira. Fashioned after the work of  historical luthier Octavinno Joao Nunes, this beautiful rajao was handcrafted of American Walnut wood back and sides with some of the finest European Spruce available on the soundboard. The neck was handcrafted from figured Chestnut, taken from the frame of an old piece of furniture on the island. The bridge and fretboard were handcrafted from Indian Rosewood with Brazilian Rosewood tuning pegs. The nut, saddle, bridge pins, and buttons were made of old boxwo
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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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