There seems to be no shortage of knowledge around here on Ukes, so maybe someone could recognize this one.
I picked this up some years ago, had it on display forever until recently I played it and was amazed.
I don't see any marks, but I don't have a mirror small enough to fit through the sound hole. Obviously pre 30s with bar frets, celluloid friction tuners (3). Rope bound top. I can't tell for sure but it looks like stained Koa to me, but maybe flamed mahogany. It sounds surprisingly good and just like my 1K.
I picked this up some years ago, had it on display forever until recently I played it and was amazed.
I don't see any marks, but I don't have a mirror small enough to fit through the sound hole. Obviously pre 30s with bar frets, celluloid friction tuners (3). Rope bound top. I can't tell for sure but it looks like stained Koa to me, but maybe flamed mahogany. It sounds surprisingly good and just like my 1K.