coolkayaker1
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I bought a Wendell Hall Redhead soprano ukulele a few months back on eVilBay. Nice one, no cracks, good head. It had only two red wooden friction (true friction, one piece) tuners--so I took those off and added some Koaloha style fiction tuners. Otherwise, it's original, no cracks, nice head logo. Body has arched back, and is made of wood: help me, is that Koa? Mahogany?
The auction listing said this:
Up for bid is a Wendell Hall "Red Head" ukulele. This instrument was made by the Richter Manufacturing Co. of Chicago. (1922-1941) This company sold instruments under different labels; the "Princess" label was used for this ukulele. It is believed to have been made in the 1930-35 era. Wendell Hall was a famous ukulele player in the 1920's and 1930's and made many recordings. He was known as the "Pineapple Picador".
I thought Wendell Hall Redheads were Regal. Or, were different years different brands. Richter, Regal...anyone know?
Many have a Regal label inside; mine has one that says, "Princess" and under it "trade mark" on blue and white label. Any thoughts? Thanks!
The auction listing said this:
Up for bid is a Wendell Hall "Red Head" ukulele. This instrument was made by the Richter Manufacturing Co. of Chicago. (1922-1941) This company sold instruments under different labels; the "Princess" label was used for this ukulele. It is believed to have been made in the 1930-35 era. Wendell Hall was a famous ukulele player in the 1920's and 1930's and made many recordings. He was known as the "Pineapple Picador".
I thought Wendell Hall Redheads were Regal. Or, were different years different brands. Richter, Regal...anyone know?
Many have a Regal label inside; mine has one that says, "Princess" and under it "trade mark" on blue and white label. Any thoughts? Thanks!
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