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Custom Grimes “Fire Koa” Tenor Ukulele

Preowned. Circa. 2021. 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 52 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
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Custom Pegasus Tenor Ukulele

2003. Preowned. Custom ukuleles by Pegasus Ukuleles. Beautiful Pegasus 4-String Tenor Ukulele handcrafted in the traditional shape by luthier Bob Gleason of  Kurtistown, HI. Bob handcrafts some of the most aesthetically pleasing ukuleles available on the market but also professional recording-level instruments for both the professional musician and recreational player. Bob handcrafted some of Hawaii’s finest guitars and ukuleles for over 50 years! Built in the traditional shape with a less round-bodied lower bout, the body of this custom Pegasus tenor ukulele
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1920s Leonardo Nunes Ukulele – Rare 17th Frets

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
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1920s Martin “Employee” Ukulele – Mahogany

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
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