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Founded in Chicago in 1864, George Washburn Lyon and Patrick J. Healy built their first instrument – a harp – in the year 1889. This partnership quickly became the Washburn company ‘Lyon & Healy’. Lyon & Healy’s knowledge of instrument building and unique designs was later applied to the traditional figure-eight shape of the ukulele at the turn of the 20th century, in which the company introduced a number of  less traditional shapes such as the ‘bell’ and the ‘shrine’ ukulele. This beautiful ukulele is a

Rare Leonardo Nunes Deluxe Guitar from the 1920s. This wonderful Nunes guitar is a 3/4 sized guitar. It is highly sought after by Hawaiian guitar collectors worldwide and is amongst the Nunes family of finely handcrafted instruments. It is a ‘must have’ for the serious collector and a phenomenal vintage player piece as well. The face, back, and sides are handcrafted from gorgeous Hawaiian Koa wood. Koa wood fretboard and bridge with snowflake position markers in keeping with the theme of these early vintage pieces. Bridge pin set up for top-down force at

1930 C.F. Martin & Co 042 Guitar handcrafted for the visit of the first sitting U.S. President to visit Hawaii, Theodore Roosevelt. Price: NOT FOR SALE

Classic vintage 1920s Lyon & Healy ‘Bell-shaped’ soprano ukulele in original condition by Washburn Co. Lyon & Healy ukuleles are amongst the great player ukuleles of the yesteryear and was regarded by many as one of the all-time great ukulele manufactures to have come from the continental USA. Handcrafted of mahogany wood face, back, and sides, this instrument offers a classic range of tones. The fretboard is handcrafted from rosewood and the neck and bridge from mahogany wood for added stability. Classic ‘bell’ design and ivroid inlay on top and back for ad