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1920s Lyon & Healy ‘Shrine’ Soprano Ukulele

Founded in Chicago in 1864, George Washburn Lyon and Patrick J. Healy built their first instrument – a harp – in the year 1889. This partnership quickly became the Washburn company ‘Lyon & Healy’. Lyon & Healy’s knowledge of instrument building and unique designs was later applied to the traditional figure-eight shape of the ukulele at the turn of the 20th century, in which the company introduced a number of  less traditional shapes such as the ‘bell’ and the ‘shrine’ ukulele. This beautiful ukulele is a
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Custom David Gomes Tenor Ukulele

Wonderful pre-owned custom Hawaiian Koa wood tenor ukulele (2013) handcrafted by master luthier David Gomes of the North Kohala district of the Big Island of Hawaii. David strongly believes that the aesthetic of the instrument must be paralleled by the craftsmanship and the constant focus on the tone itself and as a musician and luthier of over forty years, he understands the approach of luthier work from the perspective of being a player himself as well. This has allowed him the opportunity to make fine adjustments to his instruments over the years that have come f
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2004 Kamaka Tenor Ukulele

Extremely wonderful Kamaka curly Koa tenor ukulele from 2004. This gorgeous tenor ukulele has an upgrade to curly Koa and is a joy to play from one of the most sought after makers of the ukulele, Kamaka ukuleles of Hawaii. The face, back, and sides are handcrafted from gorgeous curly Hawaiian Koa wood and this instrument also boasts a Honduran mahogany neck and a Rosewood fretboard and bridge. Nice projection and sustain with nice warm and traditional Kamaka tones. Intonation is set well and ease of play is absolutely wonderful on this instrument. Center balanced in
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1970s Kamaka Tenor Ukulele

Extremely wonderful full original condition Kamaka ‘White Label’ curly Koa tenor ukulele from the 1970s. This gorgeous tenor ukulele is one of the most sought after generations of Kamaka ukuleles by local musicians here in Hawaii. The face, back, and sides are handcrafted from gorgeous Hawaiian Koa wood and this instrument also boasts a Koa wood neck and a Koa wood fretboard and bridge. Nice projection and sustain with nice warm and traditional Kamaka tones. Intonation is set well and ease of play is absolutely wonderful on this instrument. Center balanc
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