Please, somebody buy this

Kamaka soprano listed on Craigslist in Tampa area. I have no affiliation with it and haven't seen it. Just thought it might be of interest to someone if it is in good condition. I am not familiar with the various Kamaka models, but the label is pictured so that might help identify it.

 
This is a pretty exceptional price for what is essentially a Kiwaya kts-7

 
nice price on a fluke, albeit a little beat.
 
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Maybe I'm imagining it, but the slot headstock on that Kanilea (The Tree) looks exceedingly long, almost like a 5-string uke length. Is that different than their standard slot headstock?
 

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Maybe I'm imagining it, but the slot headstock on that Kanilea (The Tree) looks exceedingly long, almost like a 5-string uke length. Is that different than their standard slot headstock?
I think that is their standard slotted one, but I think the unslotted is the one more commonly seen.
 
I think that is their standard slotted one, but I think the unslotted is the one more commonly seen.
What piques my curiosity is that they used a silk finish on the soundboard but gloss on the back and sides. Why not all gloss or all silk?
 
Not a uke deal but some great pricing on Worth CM LG 46 strings on Amazon. Ships from Japan and does take several days to arrive. I have bought Worth from Japan through Amazon with no issues. No shipping costs for these either.


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What piques my curiosity is that they used a silk finish on the soundboard but gloss on the back and sides. Why not all gloss or all silk?
My thought is that the figuring for The Tree is so unique, that the gloss hi-lighted the natural beauty of the quilted mahogany wood while silk may not? Hard to say for sure though.
 
Here's a solid deal!

 
Here's a solid deal!

Thanks for the heads-up ... it's on the way to my house. If the uke is a bust, then I simply overpaid for the case!
 
This is an interesting instrument. I have only seen a couple of these, some on Jake's site. From what I understand, they are somewhat like the Vita Ukes in concept

 
I was SO SO close to buying this, but baritone just isn't my thing... have heard great things about Mike Pereira's ukuleles -- and since they're no longer made, thinking someone might be interested in this one:
 
I was SO SO close to buying this, but baritone just isn't my thing... have heard great things about Mike Pereira's ukuleles -- and since they're no longer made, thinking someone might be interested in this one:
FWIW, I bought one of his MP Cali concert ukuleles from Mim earlier this year, and I love it!
 
I was SO SO close to buying this, but baritone just isn't my thing...
I was watching it on Reverb out of curiosity. Got a notification that an offer was in and then a notification that it sold. Now it’s for sale again. Must’ve fallen through. So a second chance for someone to get in on this bad boy.
 
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