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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

Beautiful 1950s Martin 2M Soprano Ukulele. This is a wonderful playing ukulele from one of the highest regarded manufacturers of ukuleles, C.F. Martin & Co. The 1950s Martin & Co 2M soprano ukulele can be characterized with classic style mahogany wood top, back, sides, and neck ‘stained’ to the classic dark rich C.F. Martin &  Co. wood-stain. Top, and back ivroid binding. Rosewood fretboard and mahogany wood bridge. Traditional concentric circle purfling rosette. Classic “C.F. Martin & Co” stamp inside of the soundhole. Now is your chance