Could your please help me idenify this Ukulele. This uke has gotten repaired many times and the back was most likely replaced at some point. Does shopping on Etsy help support small businesses? If you do not wish to have a signature requirement you will need to notify us, either by leaving a note in the special instructions when adding the item(s) to your shopping cart or by emailing our shipping department directly. The largest of the Ditson guitar models was dubbed the dreadnought, and although not a lot of these Ditson guitars were sold, the body size and shape would later become Martins iconic dreadnought guitar. The next year, they added C1K and T1K concert and tenor ukuleles made in the Mexican facility. We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. Thank you! Then theres its sound and playability. Heres information aboutOrdering Instruments. Rush Setup & Delivery - Additional $50.00The RUSH SETUP AND DELIVERY service is for customers who would still like to receive everything included in the full setup but on a shorter time frame. The binding is also used for the bridge. Another big change that occurred in the early 1920s was when sheet music publishers started adding ukulele chords to their sheet music. By the end of 1926, after just 11 years in the ukulele business, Martin had produced nearly twice as many ukuleles as it had made guitars in the companys entire 93-year history. A real vintage ukulele almost 100 years old and made in Hawaii by one of the first popular uke makers. Congrats on a great web site! Original Price 57.02 Vintage Aria soprano ukulele, made in Japan Used - Very Good $59.95 + $10 Shipping This piece of gear has sold View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb View similar gear Watch Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Vintage 1950s Duke Kahanamoku Ukulele, Made in Japan IRememberWhenVintage (355) $135.00 FREE shipping A Vintage Very Beautiful Unmarked Solid Wood Brazil or Spain Made ? Hello and thank you for this really great website! In 2008, Martin introduced three new Style 3 models, in mahogany, koa, and cherry. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, the popularity of the ukulele in Hawaii was undeniable. 32.74, 36.38 Five years ago, I was new to the ukulele and was totally blown away by the number of excellent instructional books I found when I went into a Tokyo bookstore. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Bottom scroll work looks like glued rather than painted. In 1925, Martin added the Style 1C concert ukulele, a larger model the same size as the taropatch. Dont see this option? The plastic tuning knob have screw in the top and the label inside is pretty much gone except for the letters "NL" and a number 10821 stamped on the throat and the inside of the instrument. Can you help me to research this? If you have questions or need any assistance our phone lines are open Monday - Friday from 9am-5pm HST (808)622-8000. But it has the real tone and is ok to play. Luna Ukulele Model 550 Soprano Made In Japan, Vintage, 1950's Collectable $149.99 Was: $174.99 $36.70 shipping SPONSORED Vintage 1950's Chrome Dixie Banjo Ukulele $225.00 $16.55 shipping or Best Offer SPONSORED VINTAGE Barclay Baritone Ukulele 1950's / 1960's Made in Japan NICE SOUND! Some recordings of the artists mentioned can be found searching the usual online services like Spotify, Pandora, and iTunes, though finding a comprehensive catalog of recordings is difficult. The Style 3 Centennial ukulele includes standard Style 3 adornments, and adds an inlayed celluloid kite on the headstock, a feature last seen on Style 3 ukuleles of the late teens and very early 1920s. Kevin C. Crowell has long personal and professional ties to Japan and runs ukulelejapan.comfrom his Chicago home. . Kiwaya has kept the ukulele flame burning strong in Japan ever since and is now its oldest and most respected ukulele manufacturer. The wood tuners are something i have not seen on the Concert size. SHIPPING COSTwill vary depending on the size dimensions and weight of the package as well as the destination. It's a simple teardrop model (with case) in great shape as near as I can tell and has "patent applied for" on the headstock. Our Haleiwa store-front is open from Wednesday - Saturday from 11am - 6pm and on Sundays from 11am - 5pm. It became an icon of the islands, despite its Portuguese roots. We make sure that each Ukulele meets the basic standard for a brand new instrument and will be ready to play once you receive it. $166.60, $238.00 The inside label says "Ukulele O Hawaii made by Jonah Kumalae Honolulu especially for Sherman Clay and Co. San Francisco", with "Highest Award Panama Pacific Exposition 1915" around the outside of the label. In 1997, just three years after removing ukuleles from production, Martin began building Backpacker model ukuleles at its factory in Navahoa, Mexico. The Style 1 Centennial ukulele is produced in Mexico and features a darker stain and no headstock decal, both features of 1920s-era Style 1 ukuleles. Many thanks for your help and cheers for all at the Museum! Books are even harder to get. The ukuleles first big wave of popularity in Japan came in the 1920s, as the children of those immigrants came of age. A year later, he traveled to Hawaii and began listening to Ohta-san. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Please. Absolutely! 103 means? The elder Martin died in April 1948, as ukulele sales were beginning a resurgence. Bridging the gap between the generations that take their cues from Ohta-san and Jake Shimabukuro and vintage Hawaiian music from the acoustic era, the Sweet Hollywaiians play anything from jug band to Dixieland, with stops at all points in between. It plays wonderfully: it has a really rich sound. Advertisement Another Japanese-American raised in Hawaii by ethnic Japanese parents was the next to pick up the cross-cultural thread. I have a couple of older Kumalae ukes and am interested to know more about the decal which has the following words in Hawaiian language:UA MAU KE EA O KA AINA I KA PONO. Not for reproduction. Martin's original pamphlet, colorized image of Cliff Edwards and Bessie Love, Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, LP, early catalog image of Martin Style 1, Ohta-san. I am unable to find photos of ones similar. The Style 3 was the original top-of-the-line Martin ukulele. Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. Please check the fields highlighted in red. It came in a case similar to a violin case and is in good condition. What can you tell me about this Regal uke? Vintage Ukulele Delta Made In Japan PRIORITY MAIL. Any idea age or make? He applied for, and won, a bid to display his ukuleles at thePanama-Pacific International Expositionof 1915, where his ukulele design won a Gold Award. Consistently earned 5-star reviews, shipped orders on time, and replied quickly to messages, Looks like you already have an account! Ukulele sales in the U.S. really picked up in the early 1950s, certainly helped by entertainer Arthur Godfrey, who played and promoted the instrument on his various radio and television shows. C $42.87. It is located by the hole where it would be strumed and it goes up the throat under the strings. Vintage Ukulele All Auction Buy It Now 492 Results Brand Top Material Experience Level Finish Condition Price Buying Format All Filters Vintage FAVILLA UKULELE $199.99 $33.85 shipping Vintage Kamaka White Label Soprano Ukulele $250.00 1 bid Free shipping 5d 8h Vintage 1919 Wurlitzer Soprano Ukulele W Coffin Case $355.00 $14.80 shipping 17 watching (40% off), Sale Price 48.47 Their label reads, "Rhodes Bros. / Incorporated / Hawaiian Ukulele Dealers / Tacoma, / Wash". Even after the surge around 1950, Martin continued to sell two to three thousand ukuleles every year until the mid-1960s. Action excellent. The neck appears to be maple and is very solidly attached. 22.74, 37.90 "Kumalae ukuleles occupy an important and influential place in the history of the Hawaiian ukuleles.In 1915, Kumalae got a big break in his ukulele manufacturing and sales. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. It seems to be very well made. I would like to know as much about it as you can tell me. Yours is a little rough, but the condition doesn't look all that bad. Thank you. 18,072, 25,783 Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear. Cheers. SpruceTree@SpruceTreeMusic.com, Mon Fri: 10:00 5:00 While the taropatch had been offered with four strings since its introduction, the new concert model was different in that it had a narrower neck and a standard soprano-size bridge. I have already bought it but it hasn't been sent yet, but I would like to know this ukulele's information. Please check the fields highlighted in red. As soon as the shipping label is created you will be automatically notified via email with tracking information. The Style 1 and Style 3 Centennial ukuleles commemorate Martins vintage ukulele models, and each is limited to a run of just 100 instruments. (20% off), Sale Price 361,205 (30% off), Sale Price 585,542 UPS and DHL can also be chosen as alternative options upon checkout, USPS is only used for smaller accessory orders. Life was hard, money was scarce, and materials were hard to find. (20% off), Sale Price 480,482 Kumalae (the real one)- Vintage Hawaiian Ukulele (Pre 20's!) The label says made in Chicago. These customer models allowed Martin to move into new territories and greatly expand sales. 539,618, 674,522 Besides the soprano, these included a concert and tenor ukuleleMartins first larger-bodied ukuleles to be re-issued. and is tuned to an open chord (like a 5-string banjo G tuning). Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Click Buy it now or Add to cart and proceed to checkout. . C $20.09 shipping. I found this ukulele in a thrift store and I would like to know about how old it is. Koa Pili Koko have good looks and sound at a reasonable price. You can change your preferences any time in your Privacy Settings. Plastic tuners, looks to be solid mahogany and it's LOUD! You may have seen the bumper sticker with a picture of a ukulele and the words Im Huge in Japan. Well, its true. From classical (Ukulele Adagio, 2007), to jazz and swing (Daydream Believer, 2006), and most recently Hawaiian (Wonderful Life Vol 1., 2015). This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. The $50.00 rush charge is in addition to the cost of the full setup. A fine player (warm, punchy tone with lots of volume) and collectible vintage uke. Hailing from Okinawa, Ryo Natoyama first traveled with his family to Hawaii as a sixth grader and returned home with a ukulele. Learn more. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. In the 1960s, as guitar sales grew, ukulele sales faded. Could you please have a look and see if it rings any bells.Thanks you for your time. Kiwaya has kept the ukulele flame burning strong in Japan ever since and is now its oldest and most respected ukulele manufacturer. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. Choose the options youd like for the order. Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. (25% off), Sale Price $166.60 We will handle the paperwork and file the permit for you, but the cost of all duties and fees are the responsibility of the customer. Most books are arranged in tab, so they are easy to understand even for non-Japanese speakers, and most come with CDs so you can more easily understand a difficult passage when you listen to the track. Found something you love but want to make it even more uniquely you? (15% off), Sale Price $29.40 The only thing it says is "Handmade Leonora" on the inside. Would you happen to have any more information about them or any other New York companies. Just this year, Martin introduced two new limited edition ukulele models made to celebrate the 100th anniversary of producing ukuleles. $10.75, $11.95 Original Price $11.95 From handmade pieces to vintage treasures ready to be loved again, Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. To learn more about caring for your ukulele visit our. It's not in great condition. 23.32, 38.87 To say that Martins ukuleles were a success is a major understatement. This enabled Kumalae to market and sell his ukuleles to companies on the U.S. Mainland and, according to many ukulele historians, was instrumental in ushering in a 'new wave' of ukulele and, Even when we sell a used instrument we want to make sure you are happy. It's a Serenader and is labeled as such (B & J). Brett Turner OP B Burner New member Joined Jul 24, 2019 Messages 3 Points Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. Amazon wont allow users to download music purchases without a Japanese issued bankcard and the Japanese version of iTunes is unavailable to those outside the country. Iwao first learned of the ukulele in his mid-20s after seeing a famous Japanese guitarist carry a Kamaka uke into a recording session. As it is here in the U.S., Jake Shimabukuro is the most cited influence for many of todays rising Japanese ukulele stars. There is no brand name on it anywhere that I can find. Original Price 451,566 Back is just plain.thanks. It's a great player! Oops, looks like you forgot something. Until then, the ukulele was played only with Hawaiian music, but Ohta-san broke the mold by playing jazz-inspired solos. By the end of 1917, all had fretboard position markers. (20% off), Sale Price $45.52 Martins ukulele sales would never again reach the remarkable levels of the mid-1920s, but they did make quite a comeback after the war. I saw many website which have many information about martin ukulele, but I saw them example pictures, the standard martin koa ukuleles fingerboard are using rosewood or mahogany, so I think this one a little bit unusual, maybe you could help me more understand this ukulele. Elsewhere in Tokyo, Ukulele Mania in Ikebukuro is another worthy stop and is not far from Junkudo, a large well-stocked bookstore with a great collection of ukulele books. As Martins ukulele sales were growing in the 1920s, so too were its ukulele models. Any info would be greatly appreciated. | Browse our daily deals for even more savings! We then smooth and polish the frets and condition the fingerboard to bring them back to new condition. Want to know more? By 1919, Martin was enlarging the factory to help keep up with the demand for ukuleles, as well as expanding guitar sales. Thanks. Original Price 1.22 Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. or Best Offer. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Additional services (see individual product listings to add these services to your order)Re-stringing:We will replace the factory installed stock string set with a new set of your choosing. In 1926, Martin actually temporarily halted production of its most popular ukulele modelthe Style 0to help them catch up with demand. All used & vintage instruments are checked and adjusted, and any necessary repairs are done. (33% off), Sale Price 843,133 A friend of mine said it looked like a 1920's Martin by the style. The groups vocals are especially good. I've got a ukulele from my father which he bought in the thirties while at sea with the trade mark AFSON. She was a character (SMILE). The Japanese dont. Soon Martin was sending large numbers of ukuleles to two New York retailers, Ditson and William J. Smith. The logo itself is very interesting with various figures and symbols on a shield flanked by two figures who appear to be standing on a stage with curtains drawn back by other figures. The next year it debuted the Style 5 Daisy ukulele, a curly mahogany instrument modeled after a ukulele that C.F. In 2010, they added a more affordable 0XK ukulele, made from a high-pressure laminate. View similar gear Watch Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Martins 100 years of ukulele production has been a roller-coaster ride featuring peaks where the company was overwhelmed with demand and valleys where production completely ceased. remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy. Its a splendid thing!. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. I think it is an 8 string tenor ukulele. In addition, a celluloid ornament was inlayed on the bottom edge of the top of the body below the bridge, and another kite-shaped piece of celluloid was inlayed on the headstock. In very good to excellent condition--only a few small marks on the back (see pics). Hobbies are important in Japan, so much so that when getting to know a Japanese person, one of the first questions youre asked is, Whats your hobby? Its a question that often flusters Americans because we tend to think of hobbies as being mundane pursuits like, well, stamp collecting. I am just starting to learn to play it. Original Price 674,522 All packages will be shipped with a signature requirement by default. Rio began playing ukulele after his father transferred to Hawaii for work, and he soon started studying with Herb Ohta Jr. Rio has won numerous awards, performed with in concert with Jake and for TEDxTokyo in 2014. Martins ukuleles were an instant success. Pickup & Installation Options Starting At, Ko'olau Aho Fluorocarbon Strings (5 Options), https://www.fedex.com/en-us/shipping/international.html. She has white binding with a black stripe wrapped around the neck, front, back, and sound hole. In the 1990s, just after Martin had discontinued ukulele production, interest in the instrument again began a slow but steady climb. Does anybody know anything about this brand? Can you tell me more about this instrument ? The tuners and nut are not original. A cool piece for the wall that also plays a tune. Made in the USA is also stamped on the back of the peg head. Any pointers appreciated. But it was Ohtas ten years of service in the US Marines that changed his life and the ukulele scene in Japan. The first ukulele ambassadors to Japan were Yukihiko Haida (19091986) and his brother Katsuhiko, both nisei (second generation JapaneseAmericans). The war years were not kind to Hawaiian music or nisei living in Japan. A rich history defines the proliferation of the ukulele, as well as Martins legacy in its manufacturing. Thank You. Vietnam | English (US) | (VND), remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. (40% off), Sale Price 22.74 Is this correct? Vintage Kent Ukulele Carmencita 60's Blonde and Baritone Used - Good $151.50 + $30 Shipping It looks like that piece of gear is gone. Kobayashis recordings cut a broad swath across the musical universe. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. This led to increased prices and nearly non-existent sales. Original Price $50.58 Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. Many sellers on Etsy offer personalized, made-to-order items. (40% off), Sale Price 18,072 Though best known in Japan as a steel-guitar player, Buckie also played ukulele, which he featured prominently in most of his 200 or so recordings. Get the best deal for Vintage Ukulele from the largest online selection at eBay.ca. (30% off), Sale Price $10.75 Here are pictures of the Regal concert uke that I have owned for nearly sixty years. Martins success between 1922 and 1927 was unprecedented. Another nisei, Buckie Shirakata (19121994), born and raised in Honolulu by his immigrant parents, went to Japan in the early-30s, graduated from Doshisha University, married, and played Hawaiian music. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Later in the 1920s, ukulele sales began a long steady decline, exacerbated by the stock market crash of 1929 and the depression of the 1930s. Many thanks. Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. Original Price 36.38 103 on the label inside. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Any information about this 8 string (soprano?) 209,639, 349,398 Late in 1921, Martin added the Style 0, its plainest and least expensive model. Grover tuners. For more even more details and FAQ visit our Shipping Page under the Company Info tab at the header menu.SHIPPING CARRIER OPTIONS:FedEx is our primary shipping carrier, all orders that qualify for free domestic shipping will be sent using FedEx. I realized you could make the ukulele sound just as jazzy as a Joe Pass piece and I really wanted to be able to do that myself.. Original Price 37.90 Kiyoshi Kobayashi began his musical career as a classical guitarist and taught jazz guitar for eight years at the Musashino Academy of Music. Hi there. By 1833, when guitar maker Christian Frederick Martin and his family left Germany to start a new life in America, a number of tourists to the Portuguese island of Madeira had already returned home and spread reports of a small four-string guitar that was the characteristic instrument of the island. They still offered to mark ukuleles with other brand names, but they offered only the standard ukulele models and soon began marking them all with the Martin name as well as the name of the retailer. He says, Jake Shimabukuros strumming is amazing, but high-G tunings single-note melody is really very beautiful, isnt it? Kaneda frequently plays banjo-uke and sings. Martin III had built for his wife in the 1930s. (10% off), Sale Price $55.25 (30% off), Sale Price 209,639 $75.00 APL FOR" on the bridge just below the saddle. The mystery uke is photographed above. It has the decal on the front and bar frets, it also has rosewood binding rather than the more common cream or white. | Free shipping on many items! You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. Ko'olau is a manufacturer of high quality ukulele in Wahiawa, Hawaii. It was my father's, who recently carved new pegs to replace missing ones. By this time, Martins ukulele line had been greatly streamlined. Could you give me some info on my Ukulele? It has been suggested that they may have been made by Sam Chang or evey by Echo Can you help. It currently has metal strings (is this usual?) Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. :D. Hi! It featured wider white and black celluloid binding on the top and back and around the sound hole. Soon it was making a standard-shaped soprano mahogany model at the same facility, a model called the S0 ukulele. Outgoing shipments are picked up by our shipping carriers Monday through Friday. As a result, uke gatherings tend to focus on instruction more than singing together. Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. In 1985, Kobayashi joined the Tokyo Hot Club Band and in 1988 he became the first Japanese to perform at the Django Reinhardt festival in France. 33.53, 55.88 Although, due to its price, the 5K never sold in large numbers, the model helped establish Martin in the minds of many as the maker of the finest ukuleles in the world. The next year, they added C1K and T1K concert and tenor ukuleles made in the Mexican facility. In 1919, Martin first offered all three ukulele models in Hawaiian koa wood, tacking a K onto the style number to denote the different wood. Typically, orders of $35 USD or more (within the same shop) qualify for free standard shipping from participating Etsy sellers. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. In 1915, Kumalae got a big break in his ukulele manufacturing and sales. The frets are filed to create a more consistent level across the fretboard. He was in Hawaii in the 40's. Cookies and similar technologies are used to improve your experience, to do things like: Without these technologies, things like personalized recommendations, your account preferences, or localisation may not work correctly. The highly collectible Uke-2 and Uke-3 styles from that year had mahogany bodies and rosewood fingerboards. I am trying to help a friend identify the maker and year of manufature of this instrument. When Martin produced its first ukulele pamphlet in 1917, soprano ukuleles were featured in three models: Style 1, Style 2, and Style 3. Rock n roll was the undisputed king and American and British bands set the pace. We're asking you to give just $2 (or whatever you can afford) to support this site, Uke Tales: Flowers, Friendship, Kazoos, Handcrafted Ukes and More of Your Stories, Your First Ukulele Lesson: A Beginners Guide to Playing Ukulele, How to Read Ukulele Music: Your Guide to Understanding Musical Notation, Remembering Bruddah Iz: 25 Years After his Death, Israel Kamakawiwoole Still Melts Hearts and Inspires, Slide on In: How to Play Bottleneck Blues on Ukulele.
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