So, I just purchased this online and didn't think to thoroughly check it and question it. Now I am wondering if I got jipped or if this is a real kamaka.
The double "k" at the top looks like a very thin sticker but is worn just as the uke is (so it looks aged), is that normal? The guy told me it was built in 1969 or 1970, but there are no date markings. The tuning pegs look like they are plastic. "kamaka ukulele" sticker inside is in red and black lettering and looks to be tattered and to the same age look as the uke itself. It says Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.A. on the bottom of the label. It's rather small, looks more like a keiki uke. It is approximately 20" long at longest and 6 and 5/8" wide at widest.
Is there anything that can tell me if this is real or not and what it is made of?
The double "k" at the top looks like a very thin sticker but is worn just as the uke is (so it looks aged), is that normal? The guy told me it was built in 1969 or 1970, but there are no date markings. The tuning pegs look like they are plastic. "kamaka ukulele" sticker inside is in red and black lettering and looks to be tattered and to the same age look as the uke itself. It says Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.A. on the bottom of the label. It's rather small, looks more like a keiki uke. It is approximately 20" long at longest and 6 and 5/8" wide at widest.
Is there anything that can tell me if this is real or not and what it is made of?