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John Croft, Glan Tanat, Llanyblodwel, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 8NQ, England. Tel: (44) 01691 - 828850.
E-Mail: theukuleleman@hotmail.com
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ABBOTT Tenor Ukulele (1936).
This is the
RAREST UKULELE that I have ever seen
, let alone offered for sale. I have seen adverts for Abbott tenor ukuleles in an old Abbott catalogue and never seen one until now - and here it is, and in amazing condition.
ABBOTT UKULELES are incredibly hard to find.
What’s more, this example is
in stunning all-original condition
and complete with it’s
original made-to-measure hard shaped case
. Checking my old Abbott catalogues, it appears to be an example of the
Abbott ‘OXFORD’ long scale tenor ukulele
. It was styled from the Gibson Tenor ukulele of the same period. Original beautiful ‘sunburst’ finish on body and neck. Straight neck and no wear to frets or to fingerboard. It looks as though it has never been played. It has a beautiful playing action and it makes a gorgeous sound. No cracks or splits whatsoever (the line on the back of the body in the top right-hand photograph is NOT a split or a crack). Etched onto the back of the body close to the heel is the signature of ‘Jack Abbott’, with 9/5/36 etched immediately beneath it. This is clear to see in real life but was very hard to photograph.
OHSC
(EXC) £3,500.
JOSÉ ALVAREZ ‘Bell’ style ‘Dulcet’ Baritone Ukulele (c.1930).
A rare example of this style of instrument from a long established Spanish firm who were well-known for making Ukuleles and other stringed instruments. The late George Formby owned a ukulele made by the same company. Bell-shaped body with spruce top, maple sides & back, and mahogany neck. Guitar style peghead. Ebony fingerboard inlaid with four mother-of-pearl position ‘diamonds’. Double bound soundhole decorated with abalone triangles. Geared tuning pegs. Body bound top and back. Straight neck & no wear to frets or to fingerboard. Plays beautifully and produces a lovely tone.
Three small cracks on back (all filled) which in no way affect the structural integrity or playability of the instrument. Priced to reflect this.
OHSC
(EXC -) £325.
ON HOLD
BUSHMAN Soprano Ukulele (NEW).
This is a well made soprano ukulele offering great value for money. Body bound around the back. Top of body, soundhole, and peghead all triple bound with attractive central abalone style strip. Easy to play and nice sounding.
OHSC
(NEW) £195.
SOLD
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DAVIDSON Soprano Ukulele (2004). A stunning sounding ukulele from Phil Davidson, one of Britain’s most highly respected luthiers. Mahogany back, maple sides and neck, rosewood fingerboard, and a spruce top. Position dots on side of fingerboard. Inlaid peghead. Bound top and bottom with grained ivoroid, and a rosewood heel cap. This is a fabulous instrument from a brilliant maker.
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(MINT) £525.
EAGLE Co. Soprano Ukulele (2007). Made in Sweden and in a slightly larger than normal soprano size. Bound body & peghead. Well made, with a good tone. Complete with hard shaped case.
OHSC
(MINT) £250.
KEECH Style ‘B’ Long-Scale Tenor Ukulele (c.1928).
Lovely example of these hard-to-find vintage ukuleles. Straight neck with no wear to frets or to fingerboard. Original ‘Grover’ tuning pegs. ‘Keech’ shield on the peghead plus original ‘Keech’ label inside the body (signed by Alvin D. Keech himself). Ebony fingerboard with multiple dot inlays. Bound body front and back. All made of beautiful walnut. Plays beautifully and with a great tone. Complete with hard shaped case.
HSC
(EXC) £550.
SOLD
LA PAZ Cigar Box Ukulele (2008).
Brand new, soprano size, and
hand-made in England
, these are truly fabulous ‘retro’ ukuleles. Styled like the famous ‘Cigar Box’ ukuleles of the 1920’s & 1930’s, these use ‘LA PAZ Gran Corona’ cigar boxes with a close-grained Western Red Cedar sound-board. Mahogany neck. Rosewood fingerboard with inlaid mother-of-pearl position dots. Mother-of-pearl inlay in the heel. Excellent quality tuners, Perfect fretting, lovely neck, and superb playing action. Transparent plastic scuff-plate. Light and easy to hold. Fantastic tone with a wonderful sustain. Complete with a made-to-measure velvet-lined lockable hard case from the Boston Case Company, with large internal pocket. Wonderful value, superbly made, & great sounding.
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(NEW) £350.
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