Details
The Kamaka Pineapple ukulele was invented by Sam Kamaka sometime before 1920 and patented in 1928 and has since gone on to become an iconic design in the ukulele world. It’s hard to say exactly when this example was made as Kamaka didn’t start using serial number until after 2000, but the combination of the white label and the Schaller frictions pegs suggest it was made around 1995, give a take a year or two. Its unique body design gives it a warm mellow tone that produces more volume than you would expect for such a small instrument. It is crafted with solid, nicely figured koa. Unlike the current Kamakas, this soprano has a koa neck and fingerboard, which was typical of their ukes during this period. This ukulele has been well maintained and is in excellent overall condition. In fact, it looks as if it was hardly played at all. The frets are in great shape with only a hint of wear. And besides a few random tiny dings, the uke is almost free of any cosmetic imperfections. Includes a chipboard case.
Specs
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Back sides
Solid Hawaiian Koa
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Bridge
Koa
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Fingerboard
Koa
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Finish
Lacquer
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Frets to body
12
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Inlay
Fretboard position dots
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Neck material
Koa
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Nut width
1 3/8"
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Scale length
13 9/16"
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Top material
Solid Hawaiian Koa
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Total frets
16
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Tuners
Schaller Friction Pegs
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Year
1995
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Arch back
Yes
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Case type
Chipboard
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SKU
KAMHP1-142176
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UPC
142176
