Hi Everybody,
I have a new uke to add to my growing collection due to UAS. I just bought a Kamaka soprano ukelele from the late 50s or 60s. At least I hope that it what I bought. I'm pretty darn confident that is what I bought, but wanted to open up a thread to ask the opinion of the assembled.
It has the right shape, decal and label. I will include pictures (or at least I'll try) because that is probably the best way to get your opinions.
I bought it through OfferUp (I know, that is one tally for thinking it is a fake) from a guy who is married to someone I tangentially work with (which I'm hoping balances out the previous tally). I believe he believes it is a Kamaka. It came with a really old case and a 1950s era Ka-Lea's ukulele instruction book tucked in the case ( another tally for authenticity in my opinion).
I admit I am not even close to an expert on Kamakas specifically or even ukuleles in general, so I'm hoping the overall opinion is that I am the proud new owner of a vintage Kamaka soprano.
Let the opining commence!
I have a new uke to add to my growing collection due to UAS. I just bought a Kamaka soprano ukelele from the late 50s or 60s. At least I hope that it what I bought. I'm pretty darn confident that is what I bought, but wanted to open up a thread to ask the opinion of the assembled.
It has the right shape, decal and label. I will include pictures (or at least I'll try) because that is probably the best way to get your opinions.
I bought it through OfferUp (I know, that is one tally for thinking it is a fake) from a guy who is married to someone I tangentially work with (which I'm hoping balances out the previous tally). I believe he believes it is a Kamaka. It came with a really old case and a 1950s era Ka-Lea's ukulele instruction book tucked in the case ( another tally for authenticity in my opinion).
I admit I am not even close to an expert on Kamakas specifically or even ukuleles in general, so I'm hoping the overall opinion is that I am the proud new owner of a vintage Kamaka soprano.
Let the opining commence!