Here's the Kamaka White Label soprano I picked up yesterday off of the local Craigslist.
It was pretty dirty and hard to tell if there were any cracks hidden by the dirt and grime. After cleaning it up, it looked like it was hardly played; no cracks, scratches or wear of any kind. I'm certain it had the original strings as the slots for the strings are perfect. The case is like new also. I imagine it probably sat in a closet for 40 plus years.
He said the (Luthier), I use the word loosely, changed out the tuners as the knobs were cracked from age. They look like he changed to the cheaper Gotohs.
I'd like to find some original tuners or close to them if anyone knows where I can find them. The ones on seem to hold pretty good. Maybe I'll just change the knobs to black.
After putting on a set of Martins the thing sounded like a cannon. I can't believe the power it has. I never really liked a soprano because they sounded so weak, but this little fella changed my mind. I can't seem to leave it alone.
I paid $170.00 for it Here's a few photos, so it really did happen.
It was pretty dirty and hard to tell if there were any cracks hidden by the dirt and grime. After cleaning it up, it looked like it was hardly played; no cracks, scratches or wear of any kind. I'm certain it had the original strings as the slots for the strings are perfect. The case is like new also. I imagine it probably sat in a closet for 40 plus years.
He said the (Luthier), I use the word loosely, changed out the tuners as the knobs were cracked from age. They look like he changed to the cheaper Gotohs.
I'd like to find some original tuners or close to them if anyone knows where I can find them. The ones on seem to hold pretty good. Maybe I'll just change the knobs to black.
After putting on a set of Martins the thing sounded like a cannon. I can't believe the power it has. I never really liked a soprano because they sounded so weak, but this little fella changed my mind. I can't seem to leave it alone.
I paid $170.00 for it Here's a few photos, so it really did happen.