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This concert ukulele from the Kiwaya Master series is an absolute dream. Made from solid master grade koa, this ukulele is not only a feast for the eyes, the sound of the instrument is also convincing in every respect. In terms of its design and the rest of its appearance, this instrument is clearly based on old vintage Martin ukuleles. An impressive instrument with a great vintage look, full sound and masterful workmanship!
The history of Kiwaya, the now world-famous manufacturer of high-quality ukuleles from Japan, goes back to 1919, when the company was founded by Kitaro Okamoto. At that time, the company repaired gramophones and ran a small music store. Ukuleles then became part of Kiwaya’s history in 1955 when Ryouji Okamoto took over the company. Inspired by the “hype” of the ukulele in Japan at the time, his goal was to become Japan’s most successful and best manufacturer of ukuleles.
The quality of the instruments and his decades of dedication to the ukulele in Japan finally paid off. Today, Kiwaya is known in Japan and around the world as an institution and manufacturer of high-quality, fantastic instruments that are handcrafted with great attention to detail.
Kiwaya celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2019.