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Custom William King Baritone Ukulele

A new ‘old-stock’ Custom William King Baritone Ukulele built in Austin, TX. Constructed of gorgeous mahogany wood on back and sides and Western cedar wood top with ebony fretboard and bridge. This piece boasts an ebony wood binding on front, back and gorgeous paua shell rosette. 14 fret joint to the body with 20 overall frets to the soundhole. Tru-wax finish with bone nut and saddle and a sound that is absolutely magnificent. Geared tuners with pearl white buttons for precise tuning. This instrument was handcrafted in 2006 but gently tucked away in William’s shop un
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Custom William King Tenor Ukulele

Custom William King tenor mahogany ukulele fashioned in Austin, TX. The face, back, and sides are handcrafted from gorgeous quartersawn mahogany wood,  the fretboard, bridge and headstock cap are crafted of ebony wood with maple wood top and back binding and abalone shell rosette. Bridge pin set up and classic geared tuners for precise tuning. Tru-oil finish. William’s ukes are some of the best player uke out there – great playability, and wonderful tone, especially for a soprano.  Great clarity, projection, and sustain. Each note has a presence of its own on this b
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Custom William King Soprano Ukulele

Custom William King concert mahogany ukulele fashioned with a few vintage Nunes appointments in mind. The face, back, and sides are handcrafted from gorgeous quartersawn mahogany wood,  the fretboard, bridge and headstock cap are crafted of ebony wood with a maple wood top and back binding and elegant rope rosette. Snake wood bridge pin set up. The tight waist of the uke is a classic attribute taken of the vintage Nunes ukuleles of the 1920s. William’s ukes are some of the best player uke out there – great playability, and wonderful tone, especially for a soprano. 
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Custom William King Tenor Ukulele

A beautiful Custom William King Tenor Ukulele handcrafted in Austin, TX by master luthier William King in excellent original condition. This custom tenor ukulele is a special commission with a fourteen fret joint to the body and was meticulously crafted from the finest building materials by one of the USA’s finest luthiers. Extremely rare master grade Indian rosewood back and sides with sitka spruce soundboard, mahogany wood neck, an ebony fretboard bound with master grade curly Koa wood, master grade curly Koa wood top and back binding and end graph, classic ebony
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