An intresting tidbid
IN old days (pre-1920's), the tuners had a knob (the thing you grab and turn) closer to the fingerboard than the tuning post (the thingy that a string is wrapped). The picture clearly shows that.
Somehow, someone said "we can move the knob to the other side (away from the fingerboard), and then you get more room for your fretting hand" so almost instantly, the tuner configuration changed. Take a look at your ukuleles.......
It's an easy way to check the date of manufacturer, not definitive but quick.
Cheers
Chief
PS: So this was made by Samual Kamaka, Sr? Before Fred and Sam, Jr? Way too cool.