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1920s Martin 3K Soprano Ukulele. A rare find with a phenomenal sound from the 1920s, this ukulele has a sound that is huge, full, and balanced and a projection that will rival a tenor ukulele! The 1920s era model Martin & Co ukuleles are truly wonderful historical pieces and benchmark an era of development for the Martin company with regard to its ukulele production and expansion of its models. These instruments came at a time when interest in Hawaii and Hawaiian music continued to be the rise and Martin embraced some of its finest work with the Style 3 and intr

Historical and extremely rare Manuel Nunes deluxe soprano ukulele from the early 1916 in beautifully restored condition. This beautiful piece was handcrafted on the island of Oahu at the turn of the twentieth century and remains in phenomenal collectible and playable condition.  Manuel Nunes was one of three luthiers along with Augusto Dias and Jose do Espirito Santo who are credited with inventing the early ukulele. Gorgeous Hawaiian Koa wood face, back, and sides with all Koa wood neck and bridge. The soundboard and rosette are bound with a classic rope marquetry

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 in addition to the Sam Chang label. This wonderful historical ukulele was handcrafted around the 1940s out of Hawaiian Koa wood face, back, and sides. The neck, fretboard, and bridge also retain the traditional feel by also being ha

Beautiful and extremely rare 1920s Paul Summers Guitar in refurbished condition. This gorgeous piece is only one of a few guitars handcrafted by Paul Summers. Paul Summers guitars are tremendously rare and highly collectible Hawaiian instruments. This one is handcrafted in the spanish style construction out of gorgeous Hawaiian Koa wood face, back, sides, fretboard and bridge. The neck is hand carved from Mahogany wood. The instrument also boasts an elegant 3-ring concentric circle rosette, staggered bridge pin set up, and original slotted-headstock tuners set in re