1970s Kamaka “White Label” Koa Soprano Ukulele



Overview: I'm a huge fan of "white label" Kamakas. We've owned a fair number now and then over the years and my wife has a pineapple-shaped '70s Kamaka that is our main-squeeze uke around the house. They're built extremely light and paper-thin in the bodies which is what give them their full, round, sparkly, clean sound. Everyone who's played one of these in the shop has more-or-less fallen in love with them. This one has that sweet, chimey sound and a good, quick feel.


Repairs included: Jose leveled/dressed the frets, cleaned it up a bit, and set it up. It's playing spot-on and ready to go.

  • Weight: 0 lbs 12 oz
  • Scale length: 13 5/8"
  • Nut width: 1 3/8"
  • Neck shape: slim-medium oval
  • Board radius: flat
  • Depth at first fret: 37/64"
  • Depth at seventh fret: 41/64"
  • Body width: 6 5/8"
  • Body depth: 2 3/8"
  • Top wood: solid koa
  • Back & sides wood: solid koa
  • Bracing type: ladder
  • Bridge: koa
  • Fretboard: koa
  • Neck wood: xkoa
  • Action height at 12th fret: 1/16" overall (fast, spot-on)
  • String gauges: D'Addario fluorocarbon (EJ99T)
  • Neck relief: straight
  • Fret style: narrow/low

Condition notes: It's quite clean with minor usewear throughout (tiny scuffs, scratches, nicks, or dings that are not obvious). It's all-original as far as I can tell.


It comes with: It has a gigbag.


Consignor tag: SKEN



















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