Vtg 1954-1969 Kamaka Gold Label Pineapple Koa Wood Soprano Ukulele HP-1 Gorgeous

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Vtg 1954-1969 Kamaka Gold Label Pineapple Koa Wood Soprano Ukulele HP-1 Gorgeous:
$290.56

This is a vintage(1954-1969) Gold Label Kamaka HP-1 \"pineapple\" soprano ukulele. It ismade of solid koa wood andit isinexcellent condition. There are afew very light scratches, small dings and a very small stable hairline crack on the front (see pics). There are 12 frets and the scale length is 13.5 inches.

Shortly after the turn of the century, Samuel Kaialiilii Kamaka began crafting koa ukuleles from the basement of his Kaimuki, Hawaii home. In 1916, he formed his one-man shop, \"Kamaka Ukulele and Guitar Works,\" and soon established a solid reputation for making only the highest quality ukuleles.

In 1921, Kamaka Ukulele established a shop at 1814 South King Street. In the mid-20s, Sam Kamaka laid out a pattern for a new oval-shaped ukulele body. His friends remarked that it looked like a pineapple, so one of Sam\'s artist friends painted the front to duplicate the tropical fruit. A few years later in 1928, Sam Kamaka patented the design. Thus began the original Pineapple Ukulele, which produced a resonant, mellow sound distinct from the traditional figure-eight. The Pineapple Ukulele became an instant success worldwide, and continues to be Kamaka\'s signature ukulele to this day.

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