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Vintage Sam F. Chang Uke Ukulele Honolulu Hawaii Koa

Estimated price for orientation: 995 $

Category: Ukuleles
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Description
Body Material: Koa Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Brand: Sam F. Chang


This is a vintage Sam F. Chang Uke. Not positive of age, I would guess about 1940s or so by looking at the decal on back of head (see last 2 pictures). It measures a bit over 20.75" from bottom to top of head. and about 6.375" across at its widest and about 2.5" at its deepest. It does show wear with years of use, if you look at 10th picture I think you can see wear marks from fingers in the fret board all up and down it. There are some light scratches and scuffs here & there, and if you look close you can see small impressed marks, little lines and impressions here & there. The bridge piece IS UN-ATTACHED, it needs to be glued back down, but I didn't want to do it wrong so I'm leaving it up to you. The bridge is here and in good condition, see picture 8 & 12.  It appears to me that the tuning pegs have been replaced at some point, they are plastic and have Philips screws in them.  Overall it looks to be sound and in tact and complete (no strings), I see no cracks. Very pretty rich colors.