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1940s Sam Chang Soprano Ukulele

One of many luthiers who studied under the tutelage of the Kamaka family, Sam Chang was a builder who learned his craft through employment at the Kamaka factory before going his separate way. Over the years, Sam was known to build for the Summers Brothers, including labels such as the Moana, Famous Waikiki Ukulele, and the Royal Hawaiian in addition to the Sam Chang label. This wonderful historical ukulele was handcrafted around the 1940s out of Hawaiian Koa wood face, back, and sides. The neck, fretboard, and bridge also retain the traditional feel by also being ha
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Custom Moore Bettah Tenor Ukulele

Custom Moore Bettah Ukulele – ‘Palm Tree’ inlay with slotted headstock. Beautiful custom tenor ukulele handcrafted by master luthier Chuck Moore of the Big Island, HI. Chuck handcrafts some of not only the most aesthetically pleasing ukuleles available on the market but also professional recording level instruments for both the professional musician and recreational player. This wonderful tenor ukulele is crafted from gorgeous master grade Hawaiian Koa wood top, back, and sides, macassar ebony fretboard, bridge, top and back binding, end graph, hee
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1920s Paul Summers ‘Hawaiian Koa’ Guitar

Beautiful and extremely rare 1920s Paul Summers Guitar in refurbished condition. This gorgeous piece is only one of a few guitars handcrafted by Paul Summers. Paul Summers guitars are tremendously rare and highly collectible Hawaiian instruments. This one is handcrafted in the spanish style construction out of gorgeous Hawaiian Koa wood face, back, sides, fretboard and bridge. The neck is hand carved from Mahogany wood. The instrument also boasts an elegant 3-ring concentric circle rosette, staggered bridge pin set up, and original slotted-headstock tuners set in re
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Custom Pegasus 8-String Tenor Ukulele

Custom Pegasus ukulele. Circa 1998. Beautiful Pegasus 8-String Tenor Ukulele handcrafted in the traditional shape by luthier Bob Gleason of  Kurtistown, HI. The instrument has been refinished with a new coat of lacquer and buffed out to perfection. No cracks or issues. Bob handcrafts some of not only the most aesthetically pleasing ukuleles available on the market but also professional recording level instruments for both the professional musician and recreational player. Built in the traditional shape rather than the classic shape, the traditional shape has a less
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