logo

Tag

Hoffmann ukulele


Maderian Rajao

Beautiful Maderian Rajao handcrafted by Henrique Rodrigues of Funchal, Madeira. Fashioned after the work of  historical luthier Octavinno Joao Nunes, this beautiful rajao was handcrafted of American Walnut wood back and sides with some of the finest European Spruce available on the soundboard. The neck was handcrafted from figured Chestnut, taken from the frame of an old piece of furniture on the island. The bridge and fretboard were handcrafted from Indian Rosewood with Brazilian Rosewood tuning pegs. The nut, saddle, bridge pins, and buttons were made of old boxwo
Read More

Back to the top



1917 Ernest Ka’ai Ukulele

1917 Ernest K. Ka’ai ukulele handcrafted in Honolulu, Hawaii in the early throws of popularity of ukulele and all things Hawaii. This Ka’ai ukulele was handcrafted of Mahogany wood on the face, back, and sides with a mustache inlay at the butt of the instrument, paying tribute to the early construction techniques of the Portuguese. Rope marquetry on the soundboard with a matching rope rosette in keeping with the theme of the instrument. Neck repair behind the headstock that is totally stable and does not impact the tone of the instrument. #230120 Price:
Read More

Back to the top



1917 Ernest Ka’ai Ukulele

1917 Ernest K. Ka’ai ukulele handcrafted in Honolulu, Hawaii in the early throws of popularity of ukulele and all things Hawaii. This Ka’ai ukulele was handcrafted of Hawaiian Koa wood on the face, back, and sides with a rope binding, bound neck, and rope marquetry up the center of the neck. A commemorative model celebrating the ‘Paradise of the Pacific’, currently known as ‘Honolulu Magazine’. #230121 Price: NOT FOR SALE
Read More

Back to the top



1979 Custom Kamaka Ohta-san Ukulele

Custom Kamaka Ohta-san Ukulele. Extremely rare and in near mint condition. Custom 1979 Ohta-san Concert Ukulele handcrafted and signed by Samuel Kamaka Jr on the inside label and then signed by legendary ukulele virtuoso Herb Ohta Sr. on the waist of the instrument. This is No.2 of only four known to exist. This custom Kamaka ukulele was handcrafted to the specifications given by Herb Ohta Sr. in the late 1970s and  comes at a time when Hawaiian music and the ukulele were held in great esteem. This piece was handcrafted with a 17 inch scale from nut to saddle for ex
Read More

Back to the top