ejnovinsky
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So, Ive had this 1915 Jonah Kumalae soprano kicking around. I discovered it in my grandmas attic awhile back in fact it was what got me into playing the ukulele. It was in bad shape with multiple cracks, and the bridge off. I managed to put some band aids on it and make it somewhat playable. Later I upgraded (somewhat) to my lanakai, and since it sounded and held tune so much better it pretty much took over though I did still play the Kumalae now and again. recently I discovered the cracks in the Kumalae are back, and I found additional cracks along the sides that look like an old repair giving out. So Ive set it off to the side while I try to figure out what to do with it. My grandma in all her sentimentality told me to "just throw it out". (so much for heirlooms) Obviously Im not doing that, but now what do I do with it? Im not interested in making a big investment to have it fixed, If Im going to spend that kind of money Id rather buy a more modern ukulele thats an upgrade from my cheapo lanakai. So do I sell the Kumalae? Heres a better question is it even worth anything? Is it even fixable? Or do I strip it for parts? I have been wanting to build a cigar box ukulele, and I could use the neck (though the tuners are totally useless...) Any opinions welcome. I Included some pics of the damage.