aaronckeim
Well-known member
Here are two old Hawaiian ukes, one marked Kumalae, the other unmarked but the same age and style of build. Both have been fixed up by me and are ready to play. Despite the rough life they lived, they are solid and tight and ready for 80 more years of strumming service! If you want to discuss these or make an offer, please email info@thebeansprout.com instead of messaging me here. [
#1 is the solid Koa Kumalae. It had a big top and big back crack, both have been cleated and filled and are solid, despite the ugly appearance. I also lowered the bridge, made a new fret saddle that is properly intonated, dressed the frets and added new high quality friction pegs and fluorocarbon strings. Notice that somebody used light colored putty to patch a small hole in the side. The action is medium high at the bridge, but because of how these were originally designed, can't go any lower. It is the loudest and fullest sounding of the two. There are many small scratches, dings, scuffs, etc...including some streaks in the finish on the back. 21 inches long with a 13 inch scale. Width at nut is 1 3/8 inches. $225 includes US shipping.
#1 is the solid Koa Kumalae. It had a big top and big back crack, both have been cleated and filled and are solid, despite the ugly appearance. I also lowered the bridge, made a new fret saddle that is properly intonated, dressed the frets and added new high quality friction pegs and fluorocarbon strings. Notice that somebody used light colored putty to patch a small hole in the side. The action is medium high at the bridge, but because of how these were originally designed, can't go any lower. It is the loudest and fullest sounding of the two. There are many small scratches, dings, scuffs, etc...including some streaks in the finish on the back. 21 inches long with a 13 inch scale. Width at nut is 1 3/8 inches. $225 includes US shipping.