A vintage Kamaka Keiki soprano made in the 1960s, in good condition despite being 60 years old!
Kamaka Keiki means "child" in Hawaiian, and is an entry-level model with a mahogany body that Kamaka created with the aim of popularizing the ukulele.
This 1960s model has the same features as the original Kamaka, including a rounded body shape, diagonal cut rosewood fingerboard, and shiny gold label.
Although there are minor scratches due to age, the paint is beautiful and it is in good condition, making it hard to believe that it is over 60 years old.
The original friction pegs, which are difficult to adjust, have been replaced with Japanese-made Gotoh F-1 gear pegs, allowing for stable tuning.
You can enjoy the vintage sound that comes with many years of experience.
Kamaka Ukulele was founded in 1916. It is the oldest ukulele manufacturer still in existence in Hawaii. It is now synonymous with the ukulele and is also known as the "King of Ukuleles," and has established an unshakable position as one of the world's top manufacturers. The techniques and spirit cultivated in Hawaiian culture have been passed down without being lost even now, 100 years later.
They have received tremendous support from famous artists across countries and generations, including Eddie Kamae, Ota San (Herb Ota), Jake Shimabukuro, and in Japan, Kazuyuki Sekiguchi (Southern All Stars), Rio, and Toshiki Kondo, and the sounds they create are still heard all over the world today.
