Kumalae Style-4

David Newton · Aug 29, 2014

See Post # 12 for a new beginning.

David Newton · Aug 29, 2014

See post #12 for a new beginning.

David Newton · Aug 29, 2014

See post # 12 for a new beginning.

David Newton · Aug 29, 2014

See post # 12.

Tommy B · Aug 29, 2014

Beautiful work, David! It looks ready for another 100 years.

Gmoney · Sep 1, 2014

That is stunningly lovely & w/the repairs likely to last another century! I LOVE my vintage Kumalae - sweet sounds.

mm stan · Sep 1, 2014

Aloha David..
It looks stunning and in mint condition...wish I had the moolah...this would be with me for sure....shoots

David Newton · Sep 18, 2014

Bump, thanks.

Tommy B · Sep 18, 2014

I can't believe this hasn't been snapped up yet!

David Newton · May 26, 2016

See post # 12.

tenor madness · May 27, 2016

David the photos seem to be gone.
Are you still making any ukuleles, looks like some is looking for one in the marketplace (the thought runs through my mind too, though to tell the truth I am pretty much tapped out - maybe some day??)

David Newton · May 27, 2016

Vintage Kumalae Style 3, $450. reasonable offers considered.
Restored by David Newton, (me) this lovely uke, 20's I believe, has had its shrunken back removed, all interior work re-glued, and a back binding added. Mostly original finish, with French polish added where appropriate.

2 back cracks on the lower bout wings are glued. The bridge has been replaced with a intonation-compensated replica. The frets have been smoothed, new boxwood pegs have been fitted and work well. Aquila genuine gut strings are supplied. The string height is 3/32” over the 12th fret, and the tone is as expected with gut strings, modern strings may add some punch. This is a fine old instrument, ready to play without fear. Original, end-loading case included. Shipping extra.