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Description

The Konter Ukulele may be the most valuable ukulele in the world. It was owned by Richard Konter, “Ukulele Dick,” who joined Admiral Richard Byrd’s famed expedition to the North Pole in 1926. During the expedition, he obtained signatures at every opportunity, including those of all 45 crew members of the Admiral Byrd expedition and the Admiral himself. It’s the only artifact that traveled to the North Pole because it was smuggled under the seat of the airplane. The ukulele also made a trip to the White House and was signed by President Calvin Coolidge, along with the vice president, the secretary of state, the secretary of the Navy, Theodore Roosevelt Jr., Amelia Earhart, Thomas Edison, and many, many more. The soprano ukulele contains more than 155 signatures. The replica includes all signatures, which have been carefully laser-etched into the beautiful koa wood. The soprano ukulele also features vintage style violin peg tuners and a replica of the original interior label.

Specifications

Highlights

Soprano Ukulele body size
Koa back and sides
Koa top
Soprano Ukulele with Standard Taper neck
1 13/32'' fingerboard width at nut
Ply Hardshell case
Recommended Strings: Ukulele Strings - Soprano/Concert
Top Material: Koa
Finish Top: Satin
Top Color: None
Top Inlay Material: None
Top Detail: Flamed
Binding: None
Bridge Material: Koa
Bridge Style: Soprano and Concert Ukulele
Bridge String Spacing: 1 41/64''
Bridge Pin Material: None
Bridge Pin Dots: None
Pickguard: None
Pickguard Inlay: None
Rosette: Multi-Stripe
Saddle: Compensated Black Tusq
Saddle Radius: Flat
Body Size: Soprano Ukulele
Construction: Applied Dovetail Neck Joint
Back Material: Koa
Side Material: Koa
Back and Side Finish: Satin
Back and Sides Color: None
Back Detail: Flamed
Side Detail: Flamed
Back Purfling/Strip: None
Back Inlay Material: None
Side Inlay Material: None
Bracing Pattern: Soprano Ukulele
Brace Shape: Non-Scalloped
Brace Material: Spruce
Brace Size: 1/4"
Heelcap: None
Endpiece: Black
Endpiece Inlay: None
Neck Shape: Soprano Ukulele
Neck Taper: Standard Taper
Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
Neck Color: None
Finish Neck: Satin
Scale Length: 13.614''
Number of Frets Total: 12
Neck Joins Body At: 12th Fret
Fingerboard Material: East Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 1 13/16''
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 13/32''
Fingerboard Inlay Style: 1/8" Dots
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Mother-of-Pearl
Fingerboard Binding Material: None
Side Dots: White
Headstock Shape: Solid with Ukulele Profile
Headplate Material: Mahogany
Headplate Logo Style: Custom
Headplate Binding Material: None
Headplate Detail: None
Tuning Machines: Pegheds Black Planetary Gear
Knob: Large
Nut Material: Black Tusq
Case: Ply Hardshell
Label: Paper Label- Clarence Williams
Electronics: Optional
Electronics Options: Fishman AG94 Thinline 332 Ukulele
Left Handed Availability: true

At A Glance

Body Shape & Volume

Soprano Ukulele

Neck Shape

Soprano Ukulele

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Konter Uke

Konter Uke

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This model is retired but may still be available at a dealer near you. 

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