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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 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

Vintage Ukulele. Beautiful and rare custom concert ukulele handcrafted by Martin Historian and custom guitar/ukulele luthier, Michael Longworth of Bell Buckle, Tennessee. Michael worked for C.F. Martin & Co. during the ‘golden’ era in which the company crafted some of the finest ukuleles and guitars on the market. Even after having retired from the company he continued to be the foremost authority on the company’s history; namely in terms of the custom guitars and logging/verification of ukulele production quantities, styles, and luthier techni

Vintage Martin Ukulele. Aloha! Here up for consideration is this classic era C.F. Martin & Co ‘Wurlizter’ 3K Ukulele from the 1920s era. Established in 1833, C.F. Martin & Co was recognized as the premier ukulele maker of the 20th Century stemming back as early at 1916 when it released its first production model pieces. The legacy of C.F. Martin & Co has continued to flourish well into the 21st Century, making each piece more desirable by collectors, musicians, and uke enthusiasts worldwide.  Even “The King” Elvis Presley of the classic musical entitled,