bahama.blue
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Here's the story I have on this uke. Anyone care to pass any more history about it would be appreciated.
I bought this from a fellow who bought from TJ on the island of Kauai, Hi. TJ claimed it was a custom built uke, but I have been told it's really a Tangi. I called a local music store on Kauai and here's what they said. "TJ was a family member of the folk's that owed Tangi. He would get their 2nds, repair them and resale them from his home.
Solid mango uke with rosewood fretboard. Mahog(?) binding on top. BWBW purfling. Gloss finish. I'll let the photos speak for the wood pattern. Easy player, great warm sound, intonation is spot on, action is just right and just put on new set of Aquila. This is the second time I've tried to bond with a concert, but I again it's the tenor for me.
If your looking for a show piece, it's not for you. It's been repaired and will do my best to describe. Visible is the excess glue at the neck joint and where there fretboard meets the sound hole. Possible bridge was re-glued as well, but if so it was done well. There are few minor bumps/dings, couple sharp frets. Everything is straight and tight.
Offered at $175 includes free shipping to the lower 48. Sorry on overseas shipping. No case, will insure and pack well. Gifted Paypal would be appreciated. If not pleased, returns accepted after 3 day trial period for full refund. Buyer to pay return shipping.
I'm fairly new here, but check my feedback on Ebay. User name the same as here: bahama.blue
Thank you, Mike
I bought this from a fellow who bought from TJ on the island of Kauai, Hi. TJ claimed it was a custom built uke, but I have been told it's really a Tangi. I called a local music store on Kauai and here's what they said. "TJ was a family member of the folk's that owed Tangi. He would get their 2nds, repair them and resale them from his home.
Solid mango uke with rosewood fretboard. Mahog(?) binding on top. BWBW purfling. Gloss finish. I'll let the photos speak for the wood pattern. Easy player, great warm sound, intonation is spot on, action is just right and just put on new set of Aquila. This is the second time I've tried to bond with a concert, but I again it's the tenor for me.
If your looking for a show piece, it's not for you. It's been repaired and will do my best to describe. Visible is the excess glue at the neck joint and where there fretboard meets the sound hole. Possible bridge was re-glued as well, but if so it was done well. There are few minor bumps/dings, couple sharp frets. Everything is straight and tight.
Offered at $175 includes free shipping to the lower 48. Sorry on overseas shipping. No case, will insure and pack well. Gifted Paypal would be appreciated. If not pleased, returns accepted after 3 day trial period for full refund. Buyer to pay return shipping.
I'm fairly new here, but check my feedback on Ebay. User name the same as here: bahama.blue
Thank you, Mike
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