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RARE EARLY KAMAKA UKULELE UKELELE.

mannings — Mon, 18 May 2009 10:53:38 +0000

Here is a Kamaka, koa, soprano ukulele from the 1930′s, possibly late 20′s.

I have been in touch with Kamaka themselves who have informed me it is genuine, and made by Sam Kamaka senior in the early 30′s.

It is all original. Two of the pegs are damaged. There are two cracks, either side of the bridge. One small “dent”, on the top left edge of the body. Otherwise it is in very good condition considering its age.

GEORGE FORMBY DALLAS E MODEL UKULELE BANJO.

mannings — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:03:50 +0000

Here is a Dallas E model George Formby ukulele banjo.
It is in very good playing condition, some wear, scratches etc as to be expected in a 50 year old instrument. It appears to be all original.

These are quite rare to find, i have had all the Dallas models, this is the first E model i have had in stock.

The serial # = E/1263.

In all a fantastic playing/sounding example of this rare uke banjo.

For those of you not in the know, this same model was owned by George, and later George Harrison. The only difference being it was gold plated. It was sold at Bonhams auctions, June 2008, for £21,600. Of course, it had the kudos of being owned by both Georges.

GIBSON UB2 UKULELE BANJO.

mannings — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:34:35 +0000

KUMALAE KOA SOPRANO UKELELE – HONOLULU.

mannings — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:12:13 +0000

A really good sounding uke in excellent condition for its age. It is LOUD. Not sure of its age, i have had a couple of Kumalae`s in the past, but none with the makers transfer on the bottom. It has a # 3 pencilled inside on the back, up near the top block.

VINTAGE LA FOLEY – LONDON, UKULELE.

mannings — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 19:48:22 +0000

Around 1920, this uke is in very good condition. DIMENSIONS.
Overall length = 20 1/4″ (514mm).
Length of back 9 1/4″ (235mm).
Width of body = 6″ (153mm).
Depth of body tapers from 2 1/8″ to 1 7/8″ (54mm to 48mm).

JOLLI-JOE UKELELE BANJO.

mannings — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 19:20:47 +0000

All metal construction (cast?). The badge reads “Jolli-Joe, the UK UKE”.

DALLAS MODEL “D” GEORGE FORMBY UKULELE BANJO.

mannings — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:32:18 +0000

Manning's Musicals » Ukulele

RARE EARLY KAMAKA UKULELE UKELELE.

Here is a Kamaka, koa, soprano ukulele from the 1930′s, possibly late 20′s.

GEORGE FORMBY DALLAS E MODEL UKULELE BANJO.

Here is a Dallas E model George Formby ukulele banjo. It is in very good playing condition, some wear, scratches etc as to be expected in a 50 year old instrument. It appears to be all original.

These are quite rare to find, i have had all the Dallas models, this is the first E model i have had in stock.

The serial # = E/1263.

In all a fantastic playing/sounding example of this rare uke banjo.

For those of you not in the know, this same model was owned by George, and later George Harrison. The only difference being it was gold plated. It was sold at Bonhams auctions, June 2008, for £21,600. Of course, it had the kudos of being owned by both Georges.

GIBSON UB2 UKULELE BANJO.

KUMALAE KOA SOPRANO UKELELE – HONOLULU.

VINTAGE LA FOLEY – LONDON, UKULELE.

JOLLI-JOE UKELELE BANJO.

DALLAS MODEL “D” GEORGE FORMBY UKULELE BANJO.

Here is a Dallas E model George Formby ukulele banjo.
It is in very good playing condition, some wear, scratches etc as to be expected in a 50 year old instrument. It appears to be all original.