Kamaka White Label - how old is it

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Hello from Germany,

I have bought a Kamaka White Label.
It is in very good Condition. But I don´t know from what year it is.
Here in this Forum are many they have a Kamaka.

I think it is from beginning 1990 ???

And in the neck are one piece wood like an Inlay? Why? Second election?
Either above the Headstock.

Sorry my english is not so good.
Thanks for helping.
Jane

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Kamaka made the white label from 1969 to 2001. If I remember correctly, for a few years ('69 to mid-70s?) there was a date or serial number stamped on the neck block.
 
As Gary said there is a wide range of dates on the white labels. I don't know much about dating Kamakas but the construction and details of this one match my '78 baritone exactly.

I'm not sure about those repairs. It could be a second but wouldn't they brand the label somehow? Perhaps someone have engraved their initials or something and the repair was done by a subsequent owner?
 
Congrats on the new uke. I have a similar white label Kamaka which I haven't been able to date. I think I am going to write Kamaka and see if they have any insight.
 
Congrats on the new uke. I have a similar white label Kamaka which I haven't been able to date. I think I am going to write Kamaka and see if they have any insight.
Thanks. I will write to. But Kamaka have no email adresse on his side where you can send pictures. Only a contact where you can write without pictures
 
Thanks. I will write to. But Kamaka have no email adresse on his side where you can send pictures. Only a contact where you can write without pictures

You can upload the images on a hosting site such as imgur.com, or just include the link to this forum thread (but I believe one must be logged on in order to view the pictures).
 
Hello from Germany,

I have bought a Kamaka White Label.
It is in very good Condition. But I don´t know from what year it is.
Here in this Forum are many
I think it is from beginning 1990 ???

And in the neck are one piece wood like an Inlay? Why? Second election?
Either above the Headstock.

Sorry my english is not so good.
Thanks for helping.
Jane

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Your kamaka is circa 1982 from the nut saddle and tuners
 
Your kamaka is circa 1982 from the nut saddle and tuners

LOL, I was just going to post: mm stan will give you a date(s)
 
Hi Guys.

Need your wisdom to identify the year of my Kamaka. Anyone ? Kamaka web states anytime from 69-01.The case looks old. I am selling it and many buyers are asking about the date. I would appreciate if you can help me.

Thank you kindly.
 

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I am no expert on the year, but that one looks like it is in great shape.
 
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