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This beautiful Ka-Lai pineapple ukulele, crafted in the early 1930s, is the result of a collaboration between the Johnny Lai and Kamaka companies. Handcrafted from a combination of mahogany wood for the face, back, and sides, this ukulele is a stunning example of craftsmanship. The pineapple model is renowned for sustaining sales for Kamaka and Lai-Lai during the Great Depression and has played a significant role in the early history of both companies. ‘Johnny Lai’ aimed to capitalize on the popularity of this unique shape, which led to the creation of &

Beautiful Ka-Lai pineapple ukulele from the early 1930s in a joint venture between ‘Johnny Lai’ and ‘Kamaka’ companies. This gorgeous piece is handcrafted from with a Mahogany wood face, back, and sides combination. Some cracking on the front and back. The decals and inner label remain in remarkable condition and intact. It is also said that the pineapple model was the very model that helped to sustain sales for Kamaka and Lai-Lai through the Great Depression years and in the earlier stages of the company’s history. ‘Johnny Lai’ w