rileyismycopilot
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Hello,
I'm selling my Hamano H100 soprano uke.
This one has had a couple mods to give it more "mojo" :
- the satin finish has been polished up to semi gloss, to make it look more like an older / higher end uke. Each part of the uke has been carefully glossed up.
- the Hamano logo has been removed to leave a beautiful blank headstock like an old Martin.
- the inside label has been removed and replaced with a Ditson label in the style of an old 1920' label. It's a very pretty label, it's been reliced with tea to make it look old.
- the square cut bridge has been rounded off at its corners to make it look pretty like a vintage Martin bridge.
Soundwise, it's the best Hamano I've played and easily stand up to say, a Kiwaya. I've played some old Martins that were not quite as good too (I've played 5 Hamanos in the shop this day and this one and another were clear standouts).
Playwise, it's perfect with great action and intonation, fretwork etc. I must say some of them in the shop were not as good (buzzing frets etc.). It currently sports Southcoast medium strings that suits it great.
All in all, it's a great modern uke with a true vintage look and a very decent price to boot.
It will ship in a modern Tweed hardcase (one broken latche, but excellent shape otherwise).
250 Eur / 210 GBP with case + shipping (I'm located in France but will ship anywhere in EU or UK).
I'm selling my Hamano H100 soprano uke.
This one has had a couple mods to give it more "mojo" :
- the satin finish has been polished up to semi gloss, to make it look more like an older / higher end uke. Each part of the uke has been carefully glossed up.
- the Hamano logo has been removed to leave a beautiful blank headstock like an old Martin.
- the inside label has been removed and replaced with a Ditson label in the style of an old 1920' label. It's a very pretty label, it's been reliced with tea to make it look old.
- the square cut bridge has been rounded off at its corners to make it look pretty like a vintage Martin bridge.
Soundwise, it's the best Hamano I've played and easily stand up to say, a Kiwaya. I've played some old Martins that were not quite as good too (I've played 5 Hamanos in the shop this day and this one and another were clear standouts).
Playwise, it's perfect with great action and intonation, fretwork etc. I must say some of them in the shop were not as good (buzzing frets etc.). It currently sports Southcoast medium strings that suits it great.
All in all, it's a great modern uke with a true vintage look and a very decent price to boot.
It will ship in a modern Tweed hardcase (one broken latche, but excellent shape otherwise).
250 Eur / 210 GBP with case + shipping (I'm located in France but will ship anywhere in EU or UK).