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Historical Kumalae soprano ukulele from the 1920s. This beautiful piece was handcrafted in traditional manner with Hawaiian Koa wood on the face, back, and sides. Solid Koa wood neck with direct fret inlay into the neck. Rope marquetry rosette and soundboard binding for a classy appeal and wooden friction tuners in keeping with the original theme consistent with the time period of ukuleles handcrafted in Hawaii in the 1920s. Excellent aged tones that speak to an earlier and simpler time. Wonderful projection and warmth of sound with a small body feel and reduced wei

Circa 1960s. Preowned. A gorgeous example of a vintage Gibson tenor ukulele – style 2. This uke was constructed with a mahogany wood soundboard, back, and sides and a Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and bridge with classic bridge pin set up. The instrument has a twelve fret joint to the body and eighteen overall frets to the soundhole. Classic white celluloid top and back binding. Strap button at the butt of the instrument. Satin style finish. Classic tenor model Gibson ukuleles are highly sought after by both musicians and collectors. They tend to have been pl

Beautiful and extremely rare Akai deluxe soprano ukulele from the early 1920s in gorgeous original condition. This beautiful piece was handcrafted on the island of Oahu at the turn of the twentieth century and remains in phenomenal collectible condition. Gorgeous Hawaiian Koa wood face, back, and sides with all Koa wood neck and bridge. The soundboard and rosette are bound with a classic rope marquetry for aesthetic appeal. Original ‘Aloha Hawaii’ decal on headstock with ‘Made in Hawaii – Akai’ and ‘Made in Hawaii – Taboo

Circa 1800s. Luiz Jose Nunes Viola da Terra from St. Miguel in the Azores. An extremely rare example of a viola da terra, a guitar handcrafted in Portugal and of the viola family. Historically, the instrument is tuned ADGBD (3-3-2-2-2) in 5 courses and is related to the old guitar-like Spanish/Portuguese viola family. Considered a folk instrument, the viola da terra continues to be handcrafted by luthiers of the Azores to this day and enjoyed by the people of the islands. The Madeiran version, called the viola de arrame, has slight differences in appearance; specifi