tkthompson
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I'm culling my herd to make space for some recent purchases here (an Opio concert and Collings UT1) and to demonstrate to my wife that I have my UAS under control (hah!).
First up is a 1940s Favilla Mahogany Soprano purchased last year from Jake at Antebellum Music. SOLD Here's the original listing with a description, pics, and a sound sample. https://jakewildwood.blogspot.com/2016/10/1940s-favilla-mahogany-soprano-ukulele.html . I prefer concert and tenor scale length instruments these days, so this lovely Favilla soprano needs to find a new home. Currently strung with Martin fluoros (vs the Aquilas in the link). The tuners work fine with the washers Jake installed. Comes with the pictured original canvas bag. I'm asking what I paid : $250 plus shipping charges (should be nominal given weight and size), pay pal friends and family. This vintage Favilla will make a soprano player very happy!
Next up, a Koa Pili Koko Deluxe Mahogany Tenor with figured maple binding in "like new" condition (no blemishes). I purchased this from Jason at pilikoko.com a couple of years ago. Currently strung with Worth clear strings. Nice tone, good sustain and low action for easy playability. KPK tenors have a wide 1.5" nut , a low neck profile, and an open pore, low gloss finish. Includes padded gig bag. I own two other KPKs (a pineapple and a mahogany concert) and the only reason I'm getting rid of this tenor is I'm limiting myself to one mahogany tenor, and that'll be the new Collings.
Price $200 plus shipping, pal pay friends and family. You won't find a better solid mahogany tenor at this price point!
As an aside, I understand that Aersi (the Chinese manufacturer) has reclaimed the KPK brand, and that Jason will no longer be selling "gumby" headstock KPK ukes from his Hawaiian shop.
First up is a 1940s Favilla Mahogany Soprano purchased last year from Jake at Antebellum Music. SOLD Here's the original listing with a description, pics, and a sound sample. https://jakewildwood.blogspot.com/2016/10/1940s-favilla-mahogany-soprano-ukulele.html . I prefer concert and tenor scale length instruments these days, so this lovely Favilla soprano needs to find a new home. Currently strung with Martin fluoros (vs the Aquilas in the link). The tuners work fine with the washers Jake installed. Comes with the pictured original canvas bag. I'm asking what I paid : $250 plus shipping charges (should be nominal given weight and size), pay pal friends and family. This vintage Favilla will make a soprano player very happy!
Next up, a Koa Pili Koko Deluxe Mahogany Tenor with figured maple binding in "like new" condition (no blemishes). I purchased this from Jason at pilikoko.com a couple of years ago. Currently strung with Worth clear strings. Nice tone, good sustain and low action for easy playability. KPK tenors have a wide 1.5" nut , a low neck profile, and an open pore, low gloss finish. Includes padded gig bag. I own two other KPKs (a pineapple and a mahogany concert) and the only reason I'm getting rid of this tenor is I'm limiting myself to one mahogany tenor, and that'll be the new Collings.
Price $200 plus shipping, pal pay friends and family. You won't find a better solid mahogany tenor at this price point!
As an aside, I understand that Aersi (the Chinese manufacturer) has reclaimed the KPK brand, and that Jason will no longer be selling "gumby" headstock KPK ukes from his Hawaiian shop.
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