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Beautiful and rare 1960s Kamaka ‘Gold Label’ tenor ukulele handcrafted by Kamaka Ukuleles of Honolulu, HI. This instrument was constructed of gorgeous quarter-sawn Hawaiian Koa wood on face, back, and sides with a rosewood fingerboard and is from the ‘Gold Label’ era of the 1950s and 60s. The instrument was refinished by the Kamaka factory and meticulously cared for by a collector of fine ukuleles. Since it’s been refinished it has virtually went unplayed and is in immaculate condition. There were no repairs done to the ukulele. It rece

One of many luthiers who worked for Kumalae, Sam Chang was a builder who learned his craft through employment at the Kumalae 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 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

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 ways. 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.

Founded by Orville Gibson in 1902, the Gibson company established a fond presence in the hearts of musicians nationwide with the design, playability, and tones of their guitars, mandolins, and ukuleles. The company’s appeal has since grown to worldwide proportions, which includes collectors and professional musicians who seek both the true historical pieces of the early 1900s and the most adorned custom instruments of the twenty-first century. This beautiful Gibson soprano ukulele remains in all original condition and was handcrafted in the early 1920s. Hand s