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Maderian Rajao

Beautiful Maderian Rajao handcrafted by Henrique Rodrigues of Funchal, Madeira. Fashioned after the work of  historical luthier Octavinno Joao Nunes, this beautiful rajao was handcrafted of American Walnut wood back and sides with some of the finest European Spruce available on the soundboard. The neck was handcrafted from figured Chestnut, taken from the frame of an old piece of furniture on the island. The bridge and fretboard were handcrafted from Indian Rosewood with Brazilian Rosewood tuning pegs. The nut, saddle, bridge pins, and buttons were made of old boxwo
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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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