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1930s David Mahelona Ukulele

Extremely rare 1930s David Mahelona ‘violin’ soprano ukulele in beautifully restored condition. A true  world class collectible ukulele nearly 100 years in age. To my knowledge there are only a few of these pieces in existence and one of three known in the islands. The other known piece resides at the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Muesum on the island of Oahu and the third is currently in a private collection. Gorgeous Hawaiian koa wood face, back, sides, and bridge. Hand cut abalone shell inlay on soundboard and fretboard with a rope top binding. Matching fretb
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1930s David Mahelona Ukulele

Extremely rare 1930s David Mahelona ‘violin’ soprano ukulele in beautifully restored condition. A true  world class collectible ukulele nearly 100 years in age. To my knowledge there are only a few of these pieces in existence and one of two known in the islands. The other known piece resides at the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Muesum on the island of Oahu. Gorgeous Hawaiian koa wood face, back, sides, and bridge. Hand cut abalone shell inlay on soundboard and fretboard with white celluloid top binding and fretboard binding for aesthetic appeal. A very beautifu
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David Mahelona Replica Ukulele

A wonderful replica ukulele of an extremely rare David Mahelona ‘violin’ ukulele. This unique concert sized ukulele is newly handcrafted by Tangi ukuleles with appointments and a design that pays tribute to the original David Mahelona ukulele from the 1920s that remains on display at the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum on the island of Oahu. This beautiful piece is handcrafted from gorgeous Hawaiian koa wood face, back, sides, and bridge. It bears a rosewood fretboard, classic rope marquetry, and abalone shell inlay in keeping with the theme of the original
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David Mahelona Replica Ukulele

A wonderful replica ukulele of an extremely rare David Mahelona ‘violin’ ukulele. This unique concert sized ukulele is newly handcrafted by Tangi ukuleles with appointments and a design that pays tribute to the original David Mahelona ukulele from the 1920s that remains on display at the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum on the island of Oahu. This beautiful piece is handcrafted from gorgeous Hawaiian koa wood face, back, sides, and bridge. It bears a rosewood fretboard, classic rope marquetry, and abalone shell inlay in keeping with the theme of the original
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