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Custom E. Tavares Soprano Ukulele

New. Custom Edmond Tavares Soprano Ukulele handcrafted in similar fashion to the 19th Century ukuleles of yesteryear. This gorgeous custom Edmond ukulele is made of blonde curly Hawaiian Koa wood from the island of Maui on the face, back and sides. Hawaiian Kolohala wood, or pheasant wood, on the fretboard and bridge, with a bridge pin set up. Rope wood rosette and toon wood neck. Wooden friction tuners with a hand-rubbed oil finish. A wonderful ukulele paying tribute to the first generation of ukulele handcrafted in the late 1800s. This instrument has a big sound w
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1917 Ernest Ka’ai Ukulele

1917 Ernest K. Ka’ai ukulele handcrafted in Honolulu, Hawaii in the early throws of popularity of ukulele and all things Hawaii. This Ka’ai ukulele was handcrafted of Mahogany wood on the face, back, and sides with a mustache inlay at the butt of the instrument, paying tribute to the early construction techniques of the Portuguese. Rope marquetry on the soundboard with a matching rope rosette in keeping with the theme of the instrument. Neck repair behind the headstock that is totally stable and does not impact the tone of the instrument. #230120 Price:
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1917 Ernest Ka’ai Ukulele

1917 Ernest K. Ka’ai ukulele handcrafted in Honolulu, Hawaii in the early throws of popularity of ukulele and all things Hawaii. This Ka’ai ukulele was handcrafted of Hawaiian Koa wood on the face, back, and sides with a rope binding, bound neck, and rope marquetry up the center of the neck. A commemorative model celebrating the ‘Paradise of the Pacific’, currently known as ‘Honolulu Magazine’. #230121 Price: NOT FOR SALE
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Custom Stansell Tenor Guitar

2020. Beautiful Les Stansell Tenor Guitar – for you baritone players this instrument is played just like a baritone ukulele. Les combines a traditional Spanish Classic design with Pacific Northwest woods and meticulously handcrafts each instrument with comfort, tone, and aesthetics in mind. Living on the South Oregon Coast, Stansell incorporates the very best this rare wood has to offer in a quest to emulate Spanish classical guitar masters. Stansell Guitars and Ukuleles was profiled in the April 2011 edition of Acoustic Guitar Magazine. His short documentary
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