I picked up a l little '69 Kamaka White Label Koa soprano last night. No cracks or scratches though really dirty. The string slots look pristine; almost like the strings were never changed on it. It also came with an original fiber case.
The previous owner had the tuners changed because the luthier said they were gone. I think it was only the plastic knobs that were worn out and cracked from sitting in a closet for so many years.. He put on a cheaper set. They work okay but thought I'd either try to find a set of Kamaka originals or perhaps the Goths everyone raves about.
Any one have their old Kamaka tuners around for sale or where can I buy a set. Thought I'd check here before contacting Kamaka. I don't think the holes were drilled out.
I paid 170.00 for it. Did I get a good deal? It cleaned up beautifully. Will pick up a set of Martin M00 for it today.
The previous owner had the tuners changed because the luthier said they were gone. I think it was only the plastic knobs that were worn out and cracked from sitting in a closet for so many years.. He put on a cheaper set. They work okay but thought I'd either try to find a set of Kamaka originals or perhaps the Goths everyone raves about.
Any one have their old Kamaka tuners around for sale or where can I buy a set. Thought I'd check here before contacting Kamaka. I don't think the holes were drilled out.
I paid 170.00 for it. Did I get a good deal? It cleaned up beautifully. Will pick up a set of Martin M00 for it today.