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Kamaka
Kamaka Hawaiian Koa Ukuleles
In 1879, the Portuguese master craftsman and instrument maker Manuel Nunes arrived in the Hawaiian Islands with Joao Fernandes and Augustine Dias, two other instrument makers. Together they invented and developed the ukulele. A few years later, young Samuel Kaialiilii Kamaka began his apprenticeship under Manuel Nunes (More on Ukulele History). In 1916 he instituted the Kamaka Ukulele and Guitar Works in Honolulu. Sons Sam and Fred joined the operation in 1941. In 1968 the firm incorporated in the name Kamaka Hawaii, Inc. The instruments are now sold under the name "Kamaka" Hawaii. Today Chris Kamaka and Fred Kamaka Jr. carry on the tradition. The history and progress of Kamaka ukuleles is marked by a never-ending process of design, redesign and experimentation in order to produce instruments with the many and varying tonal and playing characteristics required by professional and amateur musicians alike. Many of their craftsman come from the ranks of the physically handicapped who take great pride in their creations. Kamaka instruments are tuned to GCEA and are assembled under ideal atmospheric conditions of 70 degrees F. and 40-45% humidity. They are well made instruments with excellent tone, that improves with age. The Kamaka ukulele is recognized around the world for it's quality and beauty.
KAMAKA HARDCASE AND FREE OAHU TUNER IS INCLUDED WITH EVERY KAMAKA PURCHASE
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HB-2D Kamaka Concert Bell Shaped Deluxe
Intermediate in size between the standard and tenor uke. Koa wood with a fuller tone, that retains the ease of action of the smaller standard ukulele. Average Dimensions: 23 3/4" x 8" x 3 1/4" KAMAKA HARDCASE AND OAHU TUNER IS INCLUDED.$2,090.00 -
HF-3 Kamaka Tenor 4-string Ukulele
The Tenor size is pride of the KAMAKA line made from select Hawaiian Koa wood, with a lacquer finish. They have 14 exposed frets of an 18 fret fingerboard. These are very rich and unique instruments in sound, played with standard ukulele tuning and fingering. ..$1,245.00 -
HF-2 Kamaka Concert Ukulele
Intermediate in size between the standard and tenor uke. Koa wood with a fuller tone, that retains the ease of action of the smaller standard ukulele. Tuning: G C E A, low to high (the fourth string is tuned higher than the third and second strings-it's..$1,045.00 -
HF-1 Kamaka Koa Standard Soprano
Hawaiian Koa wood, polished lacquer finish to show the fine grain highlights. Excellent tone. The standard is also now as soprano. Tuning: G C E A, low to high (the fourth string is tuned higher than the third and second strings-it's a whole step below..$845.00 -
HP-1 Kamaka Koa Pineapple
Kamaka's signature ukulele, designed and patented in 1928 by Samuel K. Kamaka. The Pineapple has a unique, oval-shaped body and produces a resonant, mellow sound distinct from the traditional figure-eight. OAHU HARDCASE AND FREE OAHU TUNER IS I..$845.00 -
HF-1L Kamaka Koa Standard Long Neck Soprano
HF-1L Kamaka Koa Standard Long Neck Soprano: Hawaiian Koa wood, polished lacquer finish to show the fine grain highlights. KAMAKA HARDCASE AND FREE OAHU TUNER IS INCLUDED$995.00Out of stock
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HF-38 Kamaka Tenor 8 String Ukulele
The Tenor 8-String is made from select Hawaiian Koa wood, with a lacquer finish. They have 14 exposed frets of an 18 fret fingerboard. These are very rich and unique instruments in sound, played with standard ukulele tuning and fingering. Average Dimensions:..$1,445.00Out of stock
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HF-2LK Kamaka Concert Long Neck Side-Key Ukulele
Concert body with a longer "tenor" scale. KAMAKA HARDCASE AND FREE OAHU TUNER IS INCLUDED..$1,215.00Out of stock
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HF-4 Kamaka Baritone Ukulele
Kamaka baritone ukulele bridge the gap between a standard tuning ukulele such as a tenor and a guitar . They have 14 exposed frets of an 18 fret fingerboard. These are very rich and unique instruments in sound, played with standard ukulele tuning and..$1,445.00Out of stock
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HF-36 Kamaka Tenor 6 String Ukulele
Kamaka six string tenors have the familiar size of a tenor but add a new dimension of sonic possibilities . They have 14 exposed frets of an 18 fret fingerboard. These are very rich and unique instruments in sound, played with standard ukulele tuning..$1,345.00Out of stock
