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1960s Kamaka Tenor Uke

Here is a beautiful and tremendously rare Kamaka Tenor Gold Label Ukulele from the 1960s. This gorgeous piece is handcrafted from solid Hawaiian koa wood from the only company whose name is synonymous with ukulele, Kamaka. Wonderfully aged Hawaiian Koa face, back, sides, neck and fretboard. Notice that the face, back, and sides are all solid pieces of koa wood with no center seam. This is one characteristic of the early Kamaka tenor ukulele. It is also the only Kamaka ukulele model that came with bridge pins. The uke is from an era in which not many tenors were hand
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1920s Kamaka ‘Painted Back’ Pineapple Ukulele

1920s Kamaka Painted Pineapple Back from Kamaka Ukuleles. Beautiful and extremely rare Kamaka painted pineapple ukulele from the early 1920s. This gorgeous piece is handcrafted from solid hawaiian koa wood from the only company whose name is synonymous with ukulele, Kamaka. The blue label Kamaka ‘Special’ ukuleles were considered the custom order instruments of Kamaka’s yesteryear and very limited in number. It is also said that this pineapple model was the very model that saved Kamaka from going bankrupt during the early stages of the company’s history. Urban legen
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1980s Kamaka Ohta-san Ukulele

Rare 1980s Kamaka Ohta-san concert ukulele. All Hawaiian Koa wood construction: face, back, sides, fretboard and bridge. Rosewood top binding, white label era with a 14-fret joint to the neck. Plays incredibly well with great projection. Intonation is set perfectly and string action is also set up well.  The uke is in all original condition. Includes original hard case with yellow plush lining. Kamaka Ohta-san ukuleles are currently not being made due to a backorder of custom Jake model ukuleles. The Ohta-san ukes are tremendously rare in the current market and an a
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1940s Kamaka Ukulele

Classic Kamaka ukulele from the 1940s. Great sound and a rare find in exceptional refinished condition. Great player uke from one of Kamaka’s most famous eras of ukes, the ‘gold label’ era. Perfect for both the player and the collector at heart. Repairs and refinish done by Kamaka factory so don’t worry about weak wood glue joints or separations. This uke is perfect and ready to go! Price: $695
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