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Beautiful and extremely rare 1920s Paul Summers Guitar in refurbished condition. This gorgeous piece is only one of a few guitars handcrafted by Paul Summers. Paul Summers guitars are tremendously rare and highly collectible Hawaiian instruments. This one is handcrafted in the spanish style construction out of gorgeous Hawaiian Koa wood face, back, sides, fretboard and bridge. The neck is hand carved from Mahogany wood. The instrument also boasts an elegant 3-ring concentric circle rosette, staggered bridge pin set up, and original slotted-headstock tuners set in re

Vintage Ukulele. Beautiful and rare custom concert ukulele handcrafted by Martin Historian and custom guitar/ukulele luthier, Michael Longworth of Bell Buckle, Tennessee. Michael worked for C.F. Martin & Co. during the ‘golden’ era in which the company crafted some of the finest ukuleles and guitars on the market. Even after having retired from the company he continued to be the foremost authority on the company’s history; namely in terms of the custom guitars and logging/verification of ukulele production quantities, styles, and luthier techni

Gorgeous and historical Mossman soprano ukulele handcrafted in the 1930s by George Mossman. This wonderful historical ukulele was handcrafted around the 1930s out of Hawaiian Koa wood face, back, and sides. The neck, fretboard, and bridge also retain the traditional feel by also being hand carved from Hawaiian Koa wood.  Beautiful rope marquerty wood inlay on soundboard, up the fretboard, and matching rosette. Truly a stunning example of an early Hawaii made soprano ukulele. Warm, rich, and traditional tones that rings the nostalgic sound of old Hawaii. Excellent su

Beautiful and extremely rare vintage guitar handcrafted by luthier Albert Buddy Scoles in 1933. Pre-WWII Hawaiian guitars are rarely seen on the open market and have gone relatively unnoticed over the years in comparison to the popularity and attention gained by our four-stringed friend, the ukulele. Nevertheless, vintage Hawaiian guitars have gained in recognition and appreciation over the years and hold a historical significance on the greater landscape of stringed instrument luthiery. They have since become highly sought after by both musicians and collectors. Th