I was given this Ukulele in trade and realize that it's a little out of my league. I'd like to find it another home where it will be appreciated for what it is.
This is a mid-1950s Kamaka Historic Soprano ukulele made with a solid top and back. This is an all-koa model made by Sam Kamaka, Jr.
The Kamaka company, as many of you know, is one of the best uke makers in the world. Started in 1916 and still in operation today, Kamaka has always been known to make fine instruments.
This particular uke is in great shape. It plays well and has a good, bright tone. There are a few tiny nicks in the wood, as to be expected from a 60+ year old instrument. I recently strung it with new Martins and had a little trouble getting the fat C string into the bridge. The previous owner said he hadn't had strings in it for a long time, so maybe the opening pinched a tiny bit? Either way, it's playing fine.
If you'd like to verify the date, I can send close-up pics of the identifiers; the 'KK' decal on the headstock, the gold Kamaka label inside the sound hole. I'm limited by what I've read on the Internet and what the previous owner told me, so I'm open to corrections if there are any, but I believe it to be made anywhere from 1954-1956.
Thanks, hope she finds a new home. $550
This is a mid-1950s Kamaka Historic Soprano ukulele made with a solid top and back. This is an all-koa model made by Sam Kamaka, Jr.
The Kamaka company, as many of you know, is one of the best uke makers in the world. Started in 1916 and still in operation today, Kamaka has always been known to make fine instruments.
This particular uke is in great shape. It plays well and has a good, bright tone. There are a few tiny nicks in the wood, as to be expected from a 60+ year old instrument. I recently strung it with new Martins and had a little trouble getting the fat C string into the bridge. The previous owner said he hadn't had strings in it for a long time, so maybe the opening pinched a tiny bit? Either way, it's playing fine.
If you'd like to verify the date, I can send close-up pics of the identifiers; the 'KK' decal on the headstock, the gold Kamaka label inside the sound hole. I'm limited by what I've read on the Internet and what the previous owner told me, so I'm open to corrections if there are any, but I believe it to be made anywhere from 1954-1956.
Thanks, hope she finds a new home. $550
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