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Circa 1900s. Unknown Historical Ukulele handcrafted of Hawaiian Koa wood face, back, sides, and neck. Price: NOT FOR SALE

Beautiful and extremely rare Manuel Nunes soprano ukulele from the early 1900s in gorgeous original condition. This beautiful piece was handcrafted on the island of Oahu at the turn of the twentieth century and remains in phenomenal collectible and playable condition.  Manuel Nunes was one of three luthiers along with Augusto Dias and Jose do Espirito Santo who are credited with inventing the early ukulele. Gorgeous Hawaiian Koa wood face, back, and sides with all Koa wood neck and bridge. Original Manuel Nunes headstock decal and label remain in exceptional conditi

Beautiful and extremely rare Manuel Nunes deluxe soprano ukulele from the early 1900s in gorgeous original condition. This beautiful piece was handcrafted on the island of Oahu at the turn of the twentieth century and remains in phenomenal collectible and playable condition.  Manuel Nunes was one of three luthiers along with Augusto Dias and Jose do Espirito Santo who are credited with inventing the early ukulele. Gorgeous Hawaiian Koa wood face, back, and sides with all Koa wood neck and bridge. The soundboard and rosette are bound with a classic rope marquetry for

Extremely rare “Harp” ukulele handcrafted by C. Knutsen sometime between 1910 – 1914. Hawaiian Koa face, back and sides with gorgeous top rope binding. Only 35 of these instruments are known to have been built and 29 of them are known to exist to date. There is a web page that tracks them even today. Click here for details. This one is registered as HU 20 at the following web page. Price: SOLD