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John Croft, Glan Tanat, Llanyblodwel, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 8NQ, England. Tel: (44) 01691 - 828850. |
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Gibson Ukuleles. |
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The instrument on the left here is another nice example, this time of an early ‘Uke-2’ Gibson ukulele. This time the bridge saddle, the nut, and the pegs are all white/cream coloured, and there is black and white binding around the top bout. |
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The instrument on the left is a nice example of an early ‘Uke-1’ Gibson ukulele. Note the black coloured bridge saddle, nut, and pegs (just visible), and a complete absence of binding on the body. |
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This final photo shows a nice example of the Gibson ‘Uke-3’ ukulele with the type of peghead and fingerboard inlays that superceded those in the early model (shown in the previous photo), and which matched the inlays on some of the Gibson Banjos and Banjo Ukes of the period. |
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On the left is a rare example of a ‘Uke-3’ Gibson ukulele with the very early type of neck and fingerboard inlays. Note the bound fingerboard extending to the soundhole. |
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