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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 Niihori Concert Ukulele

C.2023. Preowned. Beautiful custom Niihori concert ukulele handcrafted by luthier Akira Niihori of Ibaraki, Japan. One of Japan’s many talented luthiers, Akira embraced the build philosophies of classical guitar luthier Sergei de Jonge where he completed his training in 2011. In 2013, Arika opened his shop, handcrafting custom guitars and ukuleles for select customers that are both beautiful, emphasizing the natural beauty of the woods, while creating a beautiful sound. This wonderful Custom Niihori Concert Ukulele is crafted from a musician’s grade set
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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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