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This beautiful Ka-Lai pineapple ukulele, crafted in the early 1930s, is the result of a collaboration between the Johnny Lai and Kamaka companies. Handcrafted from a combination of mahogany wood for the face, back, and sides, this ukulele is a stunning example of craftsmanship. The pineapple model is renowned for sustaining sales for Kamaka and Lai-Lai during the Great Depression and has played a significant role in the early history of both companies. ‘Johnny Lai’ aimed to capitalize on the popularity of this unique shape, which led to the creation of &

Circa 1920’s Gibson Soprano Ukulele handcrafted in the famed Kalamazoo, Michigan factory. This ukulele was constructed with mahogany wood on the face, back and sides, and the neck. The fingerboard was carved from rosewood. The instrument remains in all original condition with a twelve-fret joint to the body. Classic ‘The Gibson’ logo on the headstock. A competing model by Gibson with the Martin Style 2M soprano ukulele, this instrument also has a white celluloid top binding and rope marquetry rosette around the soundhole. This era of Gibson ukulele is regarded as bo

C.1920s Leonardo Nunes Soprano Ukulele with rarely seen extended fingerboard. This wonderful Nunes ukulele is a rare model and sought-after by collectors of the Nunes family of instruments. It was handcrafted by Leonardo Nunes, the son of Manuel Nunes, and one of three Maderians attributed with the creation of the ukulele. The face, back, and sides are handcrafted from gorgeous Hawaiian Koa wood and this instrument boasts an elegant top rope marquetry with a matching rosette. Solid Koa wood bridge, and neck in keeping with the theme of these early vintage pieces. Th

Circa. 1920. Martin “Employee” Soprano Ukulele handcrafted in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Martin employee ukuleles are amongst the rarest and most desirable ukuleles to have ever been handcrafted and only a small number are known to have been made. This one is a remarkable and historical example of a gorgeous Martin “employee” soprano ukulele. Martin employee ukuleles were only allowed to be built under one of two circumstances; 1) retirement in which an employee was allowed to handcraft his own instrument in any style or combination of styles as