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1920s Kamaka ‘Painted’ Pineapple Ukulele. Beautiful and extremely rare Kamaka painted pineapple ukulele from the early 1920s. This gorgeous piece is handcrafted from Hawaiian monkeypod wood top, back, and sides combination from the only company whose name is synonymous with ukulele, Kamaka. This special run of Kamaka painted pineapple ukuleles are amongst the most desirable and collectible Kamaka ukuleles to have been made and they were considered the custom order instruments of Kamaka’s yesteryear and very limited in number. It is also said that this pi

Vintage Martin Ukulele. Beautiful Martin Tenor Ukulele. Rare 14 fret model of the 1960s. Wonderful original condition. All mahogany face, back, and sides with rosewood fretboard and bridge. Tortoise shell (faux) binding on face and back. This vintage Martin ukulele has no cracks or repairs and no needed repairs. All original condition with the original hardcase. There is some minor nicks and scratches and checking in the finish but overall it’s in wonderful condition and plays beautifully. The 15th fret marker has been replaced as well. Wonderful resonation that onl

Extremely rare 1920s 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, fretboard, and headstock with beautiful rope marquetry for aesthetic appeal. A very beautiful historical

Beautiful and extremely rare 1920s Leonardo Nunes Guitar in refurbished condition. This gorgeous piece is only one of a few guitars handcrafted by Nunes. Nunes guitars are tremendously rare and highly collectible Hawaiian instruments. This gorgeous piece has an ebony wood fretboard and ‘pyramid’ classic guitar ebony wood bridge. Handcrafted in the spanish style construction, the body is made out of gorgeous Hawaiian Koa wood face, back, sides, and neck. The instrument also boasts an elegant rope marquetry rosette and ebony wood top headstock cap with the