The History and Legacy of Kamaka's Iconic Pineapple Ukuleles
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Looking for a mellower sound, Samuel Kamaka Sr. made the first handmade and hand-painted "pineapple" body shape ukulele around 1927. Today, many companies still use the iconic design.
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SOLD - Vintage Kamaka Pineapple Ukulele – Hawaii 1930 – Premier Guitars
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Kamaka Ukuleles: History You Can Play – Gryphon Strings
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Kamaka HF-3 D2iC Deluxe Tenor Ukulele Hawaiian Koa Cora
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The History and Legacy of Kamaka's Iconic Pineapple Ukuleles
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Kamaka Pineapple Soprano 1920's Cuban Mahogany (Fully restored By Kamaka) - Ukulele Store
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A local's guide to Honolulu, Hawaii - The Washington Post
Jim Tranquada, John King - The Ukulele - A History (2012, Univ Hawaii Press) PDF, PDF, Hawaii
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Kamaka Ukuleles: History You Can Play – Gryphon Strings
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The Ukulele Site Kamaka Vintage Pineapple - Style 4
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VINTAGE KAMAKA 1930s PINEAPPLE WITH DECAL – The Uke Room
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1920s Kamaka Mahogany Pineapple Soprano Ukulele
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Kuhio Travis - A One Man Show - Garden Island Arts Council
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Ukulele Art for Sale - Fine Art America
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History of Kamaka Ukulele