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Kamaka Vintage 1969 Baritone Ukelele

Estimated price for orientation: 995 $

Category: Ukuleles
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Description
Brand: Kamaka Top Material: Koa
Body Material: Koa Model: Baritone
Ukulele Type: Baritone Country/Region of Manufacture: United States


This is handcrafted in Hawaii with Solid Hawaiian Koa wood on the top, back, and sides. Made late 1960 The Kamaka Brochure says: “this delivers a clear, crisp tone no matter what your playing style. The Kamaka Baritone ukulele has a fine tonal quality with a full-bodied sound and is the size generally preferred by guitar players. It is equipped with geared tuners, a Rosewood fingerboard and bridge. “ I had the metal parts gold plated.  It has only the chipboard case that came with it.  This belonged to my father, and was not played very much, and I have not played in years.  I took it out  in the winter to put in the humidifier, and noticed a small crack on the top, about an 1 ½ inches long.    That has closed up, and not noticeable.  The fix for that is a small piece of veneer glued in place I have not done that.  I have a 69 Martin D 28 with 4 such cracks, and no problems with the playing ability or sound.  It is just what can happen with old instruments.  I am pricing the instrument as such.  I am happy to answer any questions, or send more pictures.                     Thanks