Explain different kamaka labels

mikeeG7th

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After looking in ebay, sellers often mention different kamaka label colors (like white or gold label).. Anyone here can enlighten me about what they mean? Thanks!
 
Kamaka website

http://www.kamakahawaii.com/ukedating.html

This link gives the rule of thumb.

While this states that in 1969, Kamaka switched their labels from gold to white, I know this to be less than 100% reliable in dating a uke. I inherited a white-labeled pineapple from my grandparents who purchased it in Hawaii earlier in the decade (my granddad had passed away by 1969).
 
Joe, thanks for the link. I had wondered about the labels myself. I want one of these (soprano) in the worst way...
 
There's more tidbits of info about this topic on this thread.
 
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