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Custom Pohaku Concert Ukulele

New. Custom Pohaku Concert Ukulele, handcrafted by Peter Hurney in Astoria, Oregon. Hurney began making his first Pohaku Ukuleles in Kailua, Hawaii, in the early 1990s, then moved his workshop to Berkeley, California, where he worked for 20 years. Now, Pohaku is located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Peter creates a limited number of custom, one-of-a-kind instruments each year from Pohaku’s climate-controlled workshop and artist studio. Pohaku ukuleles are crafted in a variety of styles, ranging from vintage classical to art deco, art nouveau, and modernist ste
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Custom Petros Concert Ukulele

Preowned.  2021. Custom ukuleles by Bruce Petros. Beautiful Petros Concert Ukulele handcrafted by luthier and artist Bruce Petros of Kaukauna, WI. Bruce, a luthier of finely crafted instruments for over 40 years, handcrafts some of the most aesthetically pleasing and tonally balanced instruments on the market. Since 2000 his son Matthew has also joined the ranks of fine luthiery practices alongside his father in making instruments for all to enjoy.  Together, this father-son duo continues to build ukuleles and guitars that are regarded as some of the finest in the w
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Custom Barron River Tenor Ukulele

Preowned. 2014. Custom Barron River Tenor Ukulele handcrafted by Allen McFarlen of Cairns, Australia. An incredible piece from one of Australia’s foremost luthiers of custom ukuleles, handcrafting beautiful pieces of functional art for the recreational player and musician alike. Allen McFarlen handcrafts only a limited number of instruments, and these instruments are beautifully made and offer a fantastic tone at a more modest price point. This Custom Barron River Tenor Ukulele comes complete with the finest materials and a fantastic pairing of woods that are
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1930s Ka-Lai Pineapple Ukulele

This beautiful Ka-Lai pineapple ukulele, crafted in the early 1930s, is the result of a collaboration between the Johnny Lai and Kamaka companies. Handcrafted from a combination of mahogany wood for the face, back, and sides, this ukulele is a stunning example of craftsmanship. The pineapple model is renowned for sustaining sales for Kamaka and Lai-Lai during the Great Depression and has played a significant role in the early history of both companies. ‘Johnny Lai’ aimed to capitalize on the popularity of this unique shape, which led to the creation of &
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