Larrivee Standard 1996 Mahogany/Koa

Aloha,

Here is an unusual ukulele for you. This is a custom soprano from Jean Larrivee. Larrivee is a very popular builder of guitars and other fine stringed instruments located in the Pacific Northwest. I became aware of Larrivee instruments while in college in Seattle WA. We would go up to Vancouver, where Larrivee instruments were being produced and drool over them. At the time, not many people on the mainland were playing ukulele, so these instruments are hard to come by, especially in this condition. This custom soprano is from 1996. the back appears to be mahogany, and the top and sides look like koa. One piece mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard, bridge, faceplate, heelcap, and bottom strip. No front position markers, only side white dots. Full abalone purfling on the soundboard. Abalone rosette and bridge accents. Maple binding on the top and the bottom. 12 fret joint. Friction tuners. This instrument has a very clear yet round tone. It is in immaculate condition for it's age. Very precise instrument. This ukulele is available for purchase, please contact Ukulele Puapua. Mahalo!

Kamaka Guitarlele Custom Baritone

Aloha,

Here is a very special and rare Kamaka Guitarlele. Actually, this is really a Kamaka Parlor Guitar, as the tuning is from E to E. This ukulele is constructed of very curly Hawaiian Koa. The neck is mahogany. The fingerboard and bridge are ebony. This instrument has a slightly larger headstock than normal, and has a slightly different crown on the headstock. The nut is guitar width. Schaller side gear tuners. There is also an active pickup. The last photo is with a normal Kamaka Tenor 6 string model, so that you can get an idea of the size of the instrument. This ukulele was custom built for it's owner at the Kamaka factory on South St. in Honolulu. I have never seen anything like it. Thanks to Gavin who took the pictures and got the information so that I could share it with you. This ukulele is not available. Mahalo.

G-String Full Abalone Concert Custom

Aloha,

Here is a very special G-String Full Abalone Custom Concert. This ukulele was picked up last week from G-String Ukulele in Halawa Valley, O'ahu. This ukulele is concstructed of curly Hawaiian Koa with a mahogany neck. The fingerboard, bridge, and bottom strip are Ebony, and the binding is toroise. There is full abalone purfling on the body, as well as abalone in the rosette, the position markers, and the logo. Grover side gear tuners, and high gloss lacquer finish. There are not too many of these full ab customs. This instrument plays very easily with a low action, and a soft and round tone that is easy on the ears. Many customers claim that G-String ukuleles are amongst the easiest to play. If you are interested in this ukulele, or one like it with a pickup, please contact Ukulele Puapua. Mahalo!

Kamaka Tenor Custom Spruce Top

Aloha,

Here is a Kamaka Custom Tenor that was recently completed. Custom Kamaka are exceedingly hard to come by. This ukulele has some blazing curly Hawaiian Koa back and sides with a tightly lined Spruce top. Mahogany neck. Ebony bridge, fingerboard, faceplate, and buttons. M.O.P. logo. No position markers. Pro-Tec case. If you have been searching for a unique Kamaka to call your own, this may be the one! Please contact Ukulele Puapua. Mahalo!