It’s 28 oz (.79 kg) size gives it a deeper tone and more volume. The tenor size ukulele was introduced in the 1920’s. Soprano ukuleles can fit in some backpacks and luggage. Beginners love soprano ukes because the smaller fingerboard makes it easier to shape chords, although the narrower string spacing can make it more difficult for larger hands. Their compact size and lighter weight of 15 oz (.42 kg) makes them great for camping, backpacking, and traveling. Soprano ukuleles are great for younger players with small hands. The soprano ukulele is the traditional size that originated in Europe and was introduced to Hawaii in 1879. The shorter 21.00 in (54 cm) long soprano has a higher tone and lower volume than the longer 26.50 in (67 cm) tenor. ![]() Fundamentally, the soprano uke has a 13.50 in (34 cm) scale length and the tenor uke has a 17 in (43 cm) scale length (scale length refers to the distance from the nut to the saddle on the bridge). There are many similarities and differences between a soprano and tenor ukulele. ![]() Irrespective of genres and generations, musicians such as Jake Shimabukuro, Ohta-san, Tiny Tim, John Lennon, and even modern musicians like Jason Mraz have all strummed the strings of a ukulele. A delicate, sweet sound and small size took the ukulele from being an obscure instrument to a piece of cultural significance. Very Good + Condition.From campfires to formal ensembles, from amateur players to professional musicians, the ukulele is comfortable everywhere and with everyone. This is a lovely souvenir of the early era of the Ukulele, a nice piece of Hawaiian history. As with most koa ukes this is a really nice sounding instrument as is typical many Hawaiian-made ukuleles the action gets noticeably higher after the fifth fret but the uke plays well in the first position, which is all it was intended to do. The headstock decal shows some minor loss but is still quite attractive. The very thin varnish finish has some odd checking patterns mostly on the top with dings, dents and scuffs overall. It is fitted with ivoroid violin style tuners that are very attractive but may not be original they are certainly period. There is a small chip off the top corner of the headstock. There is one tightly sealed crack off the treble end of the bridge and spots of sloppy assembly around the neck joint area, but everything is solid. ![]() This uke shows some wear and repair but is in good condition for a 100 or so year old piece. (6.4 cm.) in depth at side, taken at the end block. (15.9 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 2 1/2 in. This uke was likely originally sold in Hawaii as a souvenir some of the original workmanship is a bit sloppy but is a very good quality instrument and a fine sounding uke. Construction is typically Hawaiian with the Spanish-style slipper foot neck joint, one-piece bridge and "zipper" style wood marquetry around the top edge and soundhole. It is made entirely of Koa in the native Hawaiian style and branded "Aloha Hawaii" on the headstock with the "Tabu-Made in Hawaii" hot stamp under the soundhole. This Hawaiian-made Ukulele looks to date to the early/mid-1920s, still with the slimmer waisted body more characteristic of original earlier 1910's ukes. 1922, made in Hawaii, natural varnish finish, koa wood body and neck, black hard shell case.
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