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Custom Grimes Tenor Ukulele

Circa 2017. Preowned. A work of art! Custom Steve Grimes Tenor Ukulele built on the island of Maui, HI. If you were looking for the best of the best in high-end ukes, look no further! The time invested on each piece is a testimony to over 45 years of guitar and ukulele luthiery and can be seen in the quality of instruments he handcrafts and the world-class tones they produce. Absolutely incredible in all aspects of construction and sound. Steve is at the forefront of discussion in terms of contemporary luthiery theory and technique while remaining firmly rooted in h
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Custom I’iwi Tenor Ukulele

Preowned. 2017. Custom I’iwi Ukulele. Phenomenal player uke! Custom ʻI’iwi Tenor Ukulele handcrafted by luthier Charlie Fukuba of Makakilo, Oahu. This special piece is the premier model offered by ʻI’iwi Ukuleles and is defined as, the Gold ‘Master’ Series. The ‘Master’ series is a testimony to the ʻI’iwi Ukulele commitment to the finest materials and craftsmanship in skilled luthiery by one of Hawaii’s foremost custom ukulele luthiers, Charlie Fukuba. Gorgeous master grade 3-piece back of figured Honduran Mahogany wood and a master grade set
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Custom Mark Roberts Concert Ukulele

Preowned. C.2016. Beautiful Concert Ukulele by master luthier Mark Roberts of Portland, Oregon. Mark Roberts has maintained a lifelong passion about creativity and understanding the nature, patterns, and systems of the world around us. An extensive background in all disciplines of fine art, furniture design, and product design have uniquely crafted his approach to design and craft fine instruments.   Mark’s experience as a product designer and his beneficial study under Charles Fox, at the American School of Lutherie, have uniquely positioned his contemporary
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1879 Jose do Espirito Santo Ukulele – “The First Ukulele”

Circa 1879. “The First Ukulele” ever made. Jose do Espirito Santo Ukulele. Coveted Brazilian Rosewood back and sides with a spruce top. Brazilian Rosewood fretboard and bridge. Hawaiian Koa wood neck. Rope binding on soundboard with matching rope marquetry rosette. Cloud inlay at the butt of the instrument, a characteristic often only found on the earliest ukuleles. Wooden friction tuners. Original handcrafted coffin case. This instrument was on display at the Honolulu Academy of Arts in 1941 as ‘The First Ukulele in Hawaii’. It still bears t
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