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RIP Sam Kamaka Jr.
Patriarch of the first family of the modern ukulele:
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2022/0...maker-dies-99/
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I hadn't heard this sad news. Thanks for sharing. Kamaka's are among the best.
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My father in law purchased a Kamaka ukulele in Honolulu in 1955. He passed it along to me along with a couple of song books he purchased with the uke. Sam was one of a kind. God bless you your work here is done.
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Between the old-growth wood and 65 years of aging, it must sound incredible...
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So Sad, RIP Sam.
My favorite local dealer once carried Kamaka Ukuleles. Rather expensive but they sounded great!
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