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Custom Nishihara Tenor Ukulele

Beautiful custom tenor ukulele handcrafted by luthier Yuki Nishihara of Kyoto, Japan. One of Japan’s rising stars, Yuki continues to be praised by his luthier peers and has since gone on to be featured in numerous Japanese publications for his remarkable attention to detail, design, and the tone of his instruments. Born in Kyoto City in 1984, Yuki first pursued his passion for luthiery with custom guitar company, ‘Headway Guitars’ – Japan where he apprenticed for five years before returning to his hometown in 2012 and established his own labe
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1930s Martin ‘5K’ Ukulele

The legendary 1930s vintage Martin 5K soprano ukulele. Incredible craftsmanship and a true piece of history for C. F. Martin & Co. Gorgeous Hawaiian curly Koa front, back, sides, and head cap; this wood was especially brought in from Hawaii in the early 1930s to the C.F. Martin & Co factory in Nazareth, PA especially for these prized instruments. Rich jet-black ebony fretboard, ivoroid celluloid top and back binding, and matching celluloid bound fretboard and heel cap at the neck joint where the neck meets the body. Abalone shell rosette inlay and detailed a
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1947 Custom Martin ‘Employee’ Ukulele

Vintage Martin Ukulele. Extremely rare 1947 Custom C.F. Martin ‘Employee’ tenor ukulele handcrafted by Ken Smith Jr, (former) employee of the legendary C.F Martin & Co. in Nazareth, PA. Authentication letter drafted by Dick Boak, Director of C.F. Martin & Co. Artist and Limited Editions, and signed by Ken Smith Jr. Martin employee ukuleles are amongst the rarest and most desirable ukuleles to have ever been handcrafted and only a few (sopranos) are known to be in existence. This one is a remarkable and historical example of a gorgeous custom teno
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1960s Custom Martin ‘5M’ Tenor Ukulele

Vintage Martin Ukulele. Extremely rare 1960s Custom C.F. Martin tenor ukulele handcrafted by C.F Martin & Co. in Nazareth, PA. This gorgeous and historical piece boasts appointments similar to the legendary 1920s style 5 with slight customized variation. Martin custom ukuleles are amongst the rarest and most desirable ukuleles to have ever been handcrafted and only a handful of pieces are known to be in existence. This one is a remarkable and historical example of a gorgeous custom tenor ukulele, the only tenor sized ukulele fashioned with mahogany wood with app
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