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One of many luthiers who studied under the tutelage of the Kamaka family, Sam Chang was a builder who learned his craft through employment at the Kamaka factory before going his separate way. Over the years, Sam was known to build for the Summers Brothers, including labels such as the Moana, Famous Waikiki Ukulele, and the Royal Hawaiian. This wonderful historical ukulele was handcrafted around the 1930s out of Hawaiian Koa wood face, back, and sides. The neck, fretboard, and bridge also retain the traditional feel by also being hand carved from Hawaiian Koa wood.  

Vintage 1920’s Soprano Ukulele. This uke bears no labels or decals but was definitely a production-based ukulele handcrafted in Hawaii. Hawaiian Koa wood face, back, and sides, the instrument remains in all original condition with a twelve fret joint to the body. Classic rope binding and matching rosette. Mix-match of tuners but all functioning. Numerous nicks, dings and cracks. All stable and can play just fine ‘as is’. The all Hawaiian Koa wood construction give the instrument a nice, barky tone with nice sustain and projection as well. If you

Rare – 1920’s Gibson Soprano Ukulele. ‘The Gibson’ logo on headstock. This uke is constructed with mahogany wood face, back, and sides. The instrument remains in all original condition with a twelve fret joint to the body. These early soprano model Gibson ukuleles are tremendously difficult to locate and were tremendously popular amogst early uke musicians (they’ve been played … and played… and played …) – but along with that came a very refined and mature sound. This era of Gibson ukulele is regarded as both highly collectible and incr

A stunningly beautiful example of a Stromberg-Voisinet ‘Aero’ Ukulele handcrafted in 1927 in commemoration to Charles Lindbergh’s Trans-Atlantic flight. On May 20, 1927 Lindbergh took off in the Spirit of St. Louis from Roosevelt Field, near New York City, at 7:52 A.M. He landed at Le Bourget Field, near Paris, on May 21 at 10:21 P.M. Paris time (5:21 P.M. New York time). Thousands of cheering people had gathered to meet him. He had flown more than 3,600 miles (5,790 kilometers) in 33 1/2 hours. This historical ukulele pays tribute to Mr. Lindbergh