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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 1930s 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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1940s Martin Tenor Ukulele

Beautiful Martin Tenor Ukulele from the 1940s in all original and wonderful condition. All mahogany face, back, and sides with rosewood fretboard and bridge. Faux tortoise shell binding on face and back. This vintage Martin ukulele has some minor play wear on the fretboard and light strum marks over the soundboard area and one small shallow surface scratch on the butt of the instrument. All in all it’s a wonderful vintage Martin ukulele with the classic 12-fret joint to the body construction, placing the bridge in the optimum location at the lower bout. A silk
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1910 Valencia Guitar – size of soprano uke

Handcrafted in Valencia – Spain around 1910, this historical piece is off-the-charts cool and as small as it gets for a fully functional guitar. This guitar is clearly a piece that was more than just folk art as the instrument was handcrafted in the classic Spanish guitar style and bears all the hallmarks of a skilled guitar luthier. The soundboard is likely a European spruce and the wood used on the back and sides of the instrument is likely specific to the area of its origin in Valencia, Spain. Classic ebony friction pegs work exceedingly well and the string
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1920s Kamaka ‘Special Concert’ Ukulele

Beautiful and extremely rare Kamaka Deluxe Concert ukulele from the early 1920s. This gorgeous piece is handcrafted from solid Hawaiian koa wood from the only company whose name is synonymous with ukulele, Kamaka. 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 aesthetic appeal. Original ‘Kamaka’ decal on headstock and the label are in amazing original condition. The label also indicates that the uke is a ‘Concert’ but is actually a soprano scale length.  Perio
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