FS: Sonny d Bell Shaped Super Concert KOA

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After thinking all year, it’s time to sell my Sonny d. Purchased new 2014(?) and never played. Hand made with a gorgeous glossy finish. Hand written note below shows the material its made out of (typical Sonny d style), with top, back and sides made out of KOA. Selling the case as well. Definitely no wear.

Price for both $700 includes shipping to CONUS

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Pat
 
The first truly great uke that I ever played was a Sonny-D concert. It knocked me out, but had the skinniest fretboard I've ever seen to date. I played another later that was more comfortable, but didn't have the "magic sound' of the first. (Isn't it always something?).

May I ask why this one has never been played for 2 years?

Thanks!
Ernie
 
No real reason except I love my Kamaka KOA concert. I bought this on a whim since my first uke was a Sonny d tenor. I've just purchased a 6-string from this site and just decided I didn't need it and someone should have it that will play it.

The fretboard is a little wide...probably better for larger hands and finger-style playing. The sound is really great and projects well...would be better, IMHO, with different strings.
 
Looks great!

Wish I had the scratch to make you a reasonable offer as these don't come up for sale very often...

Good luck with the sale!
 
The sound is really great and projects well...would be better, IMHO, with different strings.
I have to admit the choice of strings seems rather, well, odd. But how would you know how they sound when it's never been played? :confused: :p

Seriously, good luck with the sale. This is normally the kind of quirky goodness I dig, but fortunately(?), my UAS is in remission at the moment.
 
Sonny D's always put a smile on my face. Jim H. hit it on the head, they can be quirky,......but that is part of their appeal. From the pixs, this one looks like a winner. Good luck with the sale....it should sell quickly at that price.
 
Do you have a soundbite, per chance?
 
Never heard of a koa fretboard. The neck does look perfect for finger picking. Can you provide the nut width measurement please.
 
Never heard of a koa fretboard.

KoAloha used them on sopranos and concerts until just this year. Probably very traditional, seeing how the early Hawaiian ukuleles even had koa saddles. :)
 
LOL! Yes, I've played it around the house just noodling around. I guess I consider "playing" when a uke gets taken to a kani and tossed around a bit in the car. This one has not had any serious play.
 
That's what I love about it...has an awesome sound and easy to play. Action is good. Still for sale if you're interested! Have had lots of lookers, but no firm sale yet.
 
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