Hollywood Concert Ukulele...

spruce · Mar 29, 2011

Hi all....

I'm a big fan of the lines, design, and sound of the Hollywood ukuleles made by the Schireson Brothers back in the 20's and 30's...

There's a nice one on E$%y right now, which is the first one I've seen in 2-3 years or so...
Check it out here....

Does anyone have one in their collection that they could share pics of....?
Love to see it if "yes"...

I'll post mine in a bit...

mm stan · Mar 29, 2011

Thanks for sharing, Always nice to see rare vintage unique ukuleles..Happy Strummings..MM Stan

longboardsurfing · Mar 29, 2011

I have that exact Hollywood ukulele that was my grandmother's, only in much better condition. I've never seen another like it prior to this, it will be interesting to see if he gets his price! I'll try to get some photos.

bbycrts · Mar 29, 2011

I love that body shape!

A modern interpretation is being built by Kevin Crossett of Kepasa Ukuleles - very very nice looking stuff!

RyanMFT · Mar 29, 2011

Looks like someone really played and loved that uke a lot! Anyone know the story behind "Hollywood" ukuleles? Who made them, when, where....the whole deal? Looks like a well made instrument!

longboardsurfing · Mar 30, 2011

I haven't found much information on Hollywood ukuleles, but here are a couple of links with a bit on them.http://puapua-ukulolo.blogspot.com/2009/06/hollywood-concert-vintage.html http://www.namm.org/library/oral-history/stanley-schireson http://www.fleamarketmusic.com/uke-yak/uke-yak-search.asp (on the last link enter Hollywood ukuleles and it will pull up the posts)

franulele · Mar 30, 2011

I didn't know the Hollywood came in concert size. Interesting. Thanks for posting.

spruce · Mar 31, 2011

Here's mine...
Note the curly mahogany neck...
Probably not the original bridge...

spruce · Mar 31, 2011

mm stan · Apr 1, 2011

Aloha Bruce,
Theres a guy just posted something on a Hollywood on the new threads in the main page..good Luck MM stan

longboardsurfing · Apr 5, 2011

Here are some pictures of my Hollywood uke.

spruce · Apr 8, 2011

That design is just so-ooo damn elegant....

Jazmo · Mar 4, 2012

Aloha, Hollywood, Nunes, and Martin ukuleles @ http://www.fineoldukuleles.com/Fine_Old_Ukuleles/Fine_Old_Ukuleles.html Enjoy...

Cugalabanza · Sep 16, 2014

That's a really gorgeous instrument

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