Question about early 00's Mele ukes

Captain Simian said:

I'm being offered a Mele soprano at a pretty decent price but I'm wondering what the quality is like on the early 2000's ukes. I'm waiting for pictures but the seller says it's a 2003 and is unsure if it's a solid or laminate. Has Mele ever made a laminate uke?

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Captain Simian said:

I'm being offered a Mele soprano at a pretty decent price but I'm wondering what the quality is like on the early 2000's ukes. I'm waiting for pictures but the seller says it's a 2003 and is unsure if it's a solid or laminate. Has Mele ever made a laminate uke?

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Yukon Cornelius said:

During your time frame there was a laminate version that I believe was called Hula. But hula ukes may have come along after that time frame.
Braddah ukes were Mele's mahogany line. Eventually they just labeled everything Mele. Also there was a kalia line that was made in Mexico. But those weren't as common and weren't as well built. So if the label and neck say Mele, it'll be solid wood.

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Captain Simian said:

Thanks for the replies. I'm still waiting on pictures but he says it says Mele on the headstock. I'll have to wait and see when I get pictures.

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