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Hippie Dribble
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hi ho hi ho it's off to evil bay we go...grab yourself a bargain 
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120714779252&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT
I have for sale a vintage Mauna Loa soprano ukulele. Build date is estimated at 1920's. Mauna Loa was the budget line of ukes built by Lyon & Healy.
Last week I started a thread in an attempt to find out more of the history of this uke. It was an interesting discussion. The link to it is here: http://www.ukuleleunderground.com/f...easure&highlight=vintage+uke:+trash+treasure?
I bought the uke, advertised as being in mint condition, from ebay last year and paid $225 for it without a case. I don't really consider it as being in mint nic as it's obviously been refinished. Even though, it is a lovely refinish job and the uke is very pretty.
here are some pictures:
One issue: the slot in the bridge for the 'A" string has worn away a little, so one needs to tie a thick knot to hold the string in place. Other thing would be to fill it a little but I'm not confident of doing that myself.
It has a lovely tone and a unique and striking burgundy plastic ring lining the soundhole which looks amazing. The uke really is in incredible condition given that it's age puts it closer to 'antique' than vintage.
e bay: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120714779252&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT
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Please PM me with any questions, more detailed pictures etc.
Blessings all, eugene.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120714779252&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:ITI have for sale a vintage Mauna Loa soprano ukulele. Build date is estimated at 1920's. Mauna Loa was the budget line of ukes built by Lyon & Healy.
Last week I started a thread in an attempt to find out more of the history of this uke. It was an interesting discussion. The link to it is here: http://www.ukuleleunderground.com/f...easure&highlight=vintage+uke:+trash+treasure?
I bought the uke, advertised as being in mint condition, from ebay last year and paid $225 for it without a case. I don't really consider it as being in mint nic as it's obviously been refinished. Even though, it is a lovely refinish job and the uke is very pretty.
here are some pictures:
One issue: the slot in the bridge for the 'A" string has worn away a little, so one needs to tie a thick knot to hold the string in place. Other thing would be to fill it a little but I'm not confident of doing that myself.
It has a lovely tone and a unique and striking burgundy plastic ring lining the soundhole which looks amazing. The uke really is in incredible condition given that it's age puts it closer to 'antique' than vintage.
e bay: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120714779252&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT
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Please PM me with any questions, more detailed pictures etc.
Blessings all, eugene.
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