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Custom Hive Tenor Ukulele

Preowned. Beautiful Hive Tenor Ukulele handcrafted by luthier Jake Maclay of West Virginia. Hive ukuleles exhibit the philosophy of exquisite tone, superb playability, and artful beauty. A sound born of meticulous craftsmanship, shaping a deep resonance from flawless intonation. Currently, there is roughly a 2 year backlog on orders for a custom Hive ukulele. After graduating from the Robert-Venn School of Luthiery, Jake moved to Santa Cruz, California to work for master luthier Rick Turner and his business partner Barry Pearlman. Immersed in the prolific environmen
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Custom Kinnard “Kiku” Mini Guitar

Circa 2015. Preowned. Beautiful John Kinnard “Kiku” otherwise known as a guitarlele / mini guitar handcrafted in Fallbrook, California with the utmost attention to detail and tone. This instrument has a remarkable sound and is perfect for both the recording artist or the recreational musician. John Kinnard Biography Nestled in the foothills of northern San Diego County just inland from the coast, sits the small village of Fallbrook, California.  Known for its mild climate and laid back lifestyles, artisans of different genres cultivate their craft inspired by the be
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Custom Romero “Steck 100yr Soundboard” Tenor Ukulele

Beautiful and rare Pepe Romero Jr. “Steck Piano 100yr Soundboard” Tenor Ukulele handcrafted by Pepe in San Diego, California. Only 11 of these instruments were made with this being #6. Pepe Romero Biography Pepe Romero Jr. was born into a family that lives the Spanish guitar.  From his childhood Pepe loved the guitar.  He grew up playing some of the world’s greatest guitars from the incredible collection of his father.  Growing up surrounded by guitars made by Torres, Esteso, Santos Hernandez, Hauser, and Miguel Rodriguez set the standard for how a guita
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Custom DaSilva “James Hill” Tenor Ukulele

Preowned. 2022. Beautiful Custom DaSilva ‘James Hill’ Tenor Ukulele handcrafted by Mike DaSilva of Berkley, California, USA. This beautiful tenor ukulele is designated the ‘James Hill’ model after famed ukulele player, James Hill of Canada. It is the result of collaboration between Mike and James to create an ukulele that has the reduced weight and increased resonance but a slightly deeper body than most, giving it tremendous projection and clarity. The result was this masterpiece! This beautifully handcrafted custom DaSilva ‘James Hill’ Teno
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