Hi all, I am trying to find out more information about this Ukulele. It was originally my grandfather's but after he passed it sat in my grandmother's wardrobe for about 25 years. According to the label it's Genuine Koa Wood, "Royal Hawaiian" and was made in Hawaii. Below this it says copyright and then states a year. I can make out the first and last numbers as 1 and 7. It then states either H. M. Co. or M. M. Co. The emblem shown is the Hawaiian Coat of Arms and the writing is the motto (as shown on Wikipedia).
It's about 53cm long and there is a slight crack shown by the black line on the top side above the strings and on the back as you can see there is a black mark and i believe the faint markings next to this are where a strap of some sort may have been attached. Otherwise it is in ok condition. Someone who knew what they were doing could probably fix it up. Unfortunately I don't have a case for it.
If anyone knows who made it or if it is worth anything or any other information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Patrick
It's about 53cm long and there is a slight crack shown by the black line on the top side above the strings and on the back as you can see there is a black mark and i believe the faint markings next to this are where a strap of some sort may have been attached. Otherwise it is in ok condition. Someone who knew what they were doing could probably fix it up. Unfortunately I don't have a case for it.
If anyone knows who made it or if it is worth anything or any other information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Patrick