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Gorgeous concert sized Lyon & Healy concert ukulele handcrafted in Chicago, U.S.A. in the 1950s in fully original condition. Considered a mainstream competitor of musical instrument giants C.F. Martin & Co and Gibson, the Washburn company was founded by George Washburn Lyon and Patrick Joseph Healy in 1864. The company offered a number of different models, sizes, and designs and both in mahogany wood and Hawaiian koa. Perhaps one of it’s greatest appeals was the competitive price point in which these instruments were offered to ukulele enthusiasts thro

Gorgeous and historical Mossman soprano ukulele handcrafted in the 1930s by George Mossman. 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.  Beautiful rope marquerty wood inlay on soundboard, up the fretboard, and matching rosette. Truly a stunning example of an early Hawaii made soprano ukulele. Warm, rich, and traditional tones that rings the nostalgic sound of old Hawaii. Excellent su

Beautiful 1960s Kamaka pineapple 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 classic ‘Gold Label’ era. The instrument was just completed a couple days ago with a fresh coast of finish, new ‘KK’ decal and gold label, and a new set of tuners and strings. It’s immaculate and hasn’t been played for the few days since it’s been refinished by the Kamaka factory. 12 fret joint to the body w

A beautiful 1920s Leonardo Nunes 8-string taropatch handcrafted by Leonardo Nunes, son of Manuel Nunes – one of three luthiers credited with inventing the ukulele in the late 1800s. Aged Hawaiian Koa wood top, back, sides, and bridge with three-ring concentric circle rosette and 8-string tuning configuration for accompaniment playing. Mother of pearl position marker inlays on positions 5 and 7 for quick reference and a natural finish. Direct fret inlay in to the neck consistent with the time period and method of construction. A broad range of tones with a full