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I have expanded the selection of ukuleles for sale beyond DaSilva Ukulele Co. models. As the workshop has grown to become a central ukulele gathering spot in the San Francisco Bay Area, I have an opportunity to provide high-quality vintage and new ukuleles for sale.
If you see an instrument you are interested in, just contact me for more info or to arrange purchase or trial.
For DaSilva Ukulele Co. models, if you would like something changed on a ukulele, I can make minor modifications. Since all my instruments are essentially built to order, I can also build a stock model to your specs with little or no increase in price.
I've included sound clips of the instruments as I find time to record them. Clips are digitally recorded using a Rode NTK tube mic and an Acoustic Research and Technology MPA Gold tube pre-amp and a Firepod digital interface. Need to see or hear more? Additional photos and sound samples for specific instruments are available. Just ask.
DaSilva Ukulele Co.
2547 8th Street, Suite 28
Berkeley, CA 94710
510 649-1548
email: mike@ukemaker.com
Don't forget to check the Instrument Gallery and The Shop section - you might see something previously made or a ukulele in progress that is more to your liking.
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DaSilva Ukulele Co. exclusive!
New ukulele
cases for your favorite ukes.
These are very high-quality cases, constructed with molded fiberglass, ballistic nylon covering, YKK zippers,
and high-density foam padding. Each case even has a built-in combination lock
and shoulder strap. Available in
soprano, concert and tenor sizes, these cases are lighter and
much less bulky than other contemporary cases. Click on
the photos for a larger image.
Dimensions (inches)
| External | Internal | ||||||
| L | W | H | Length | Lower Bout |
Upper bout |
Peg- head |
|
| Soprano $110.00 | 24 | 9 | 4 3/4 | 22 3/4 | 7 1/2 | 5 1/2 | 5 |
| Concert $115.00 | 26 | 9 3/4 | 5 | 24 3/4 | 8 | 6 1/4 | 5 |
| Tenor $120.00 | 28 | 10 1/2 | 5 | 27 | 9 | 6 3/4 | 5 1/2 |
#160 -
Soprano Custom 
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The tight grain and light weight of the cedar top gives this ukulele an amazingly clear and strong tone. I tried to accent the yellow color of the cedar and the underlying shades in the macadamia with the yellow heart binding, purfling and hand-made rope rosette.
$1100 w/ hard shell case
Martin Soprano
Model 5K, New
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This is a recently reissued, brand
new Martin 5K. If you've been yearning to own a 5K, now is your
chance.
$3000 w/
non-Martin case
Previously Sold Instruments
SOLD #144- Tenor Custom SOLD
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Most instruments I build are to fulfill custom orders, but quite often, happening upon a piece of wood will inspire me to develop an instrument around the wood. The yellow tints in this piece of mango led me to use yellow heart as an accent color in the purfling, perfectly framing the incredibly curly grain in the matching top and back.
This tenor instrument has a bright tone and good volume . It should be well suited to both strumming and finger-picking styles.
SOLD
$1650 w/ hard
shell case
SOLD
SOLD #141- Soprano Carbon Fiber SOLD
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I am pleased to announce the full availability of carbon-fiber topped ukuleles from DaSilva Ukulele Co.
SOLD
$1250 w/ hard shell case
SOLD
SOLD
#134
- Concert Custom Painted
SOLD
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This instrument is the first in a
series of fish decorated concert ukuleles.
While the instrument is
definitely whimsical, the sound and playability of this instrument is
not. Topped with old-growth vertical grain fir with a body of
primavera ("white mahogany") this ukulele is loud, clear, balanced and
responsive. Many folks had opportunity to play it at the festival,
and I feel it safe to say that everyone was pleasantly surprised.
It is hard to see from the photos, but the tail is carved and tapered to
mimic a real fish tail. With Peghed tuners, extended
fingerboard and same careful construction that goes into all my
instruments, this was built to be a serious player. The artwork
was wonderfully executed by Elizabeth Newton in acrylic with a tough
lacquer overcoat. I look forward to more examples of her
sense of color and ability to make the images come alive.
SOLD
$1250
SOLD
SOLD #073 -
Concert Custom SOLD
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$650 w/ hard shell case
SOLD #158 -
Soprano Custom
SOLD 
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This is the first time I have used either Alaskan yellow cedar or macadamia in a ukulele. The tight grain and light weight of the cedar top gives this ukulele an amazingly clear and strong tone. I tried to accent the yellow color of the cedar and the underlying shades in the macadamia with the bloodwood and yellow heart binding, purfling and hand-made rope rosette.
$1250 w/ hard shell case
SOLD
National Guitar
SOLD
Resonator Concert Ukulele
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New. The wood body imparts a
very sweet tone to the sound-amplifying resonator setup.
Workmanship is impeccable, the sunburst finish is gorgeous.
SOLD
$1250 w/ hard
shell case
SOLD
SOLD
Martin Soprano SOLD
ca. 1950, Style O
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This instrument is in very good
condition. It has no cracks and no repairs. Sounds great,
like a Martin should. Need I say more.
SOLD
$650 w/ vintage case SOLD
SOLD Kaleponi Concert
SOLD
new, built by Al Dodge
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Al Dodge, of Cheap Suit Serenaders
renown, is also an excellent ukulele builder. This is a fine
example of his craftsmanship and sense of instrument design. The
spruce top and mahogany body combination deliver a clean, pure and loud
tone. Simple, but looks great and plays well.
$950 w/ case
SOLD Soprano Y'Ke Ke
SOLD
vintage, refurbished
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This is an all koa example of a Y'Ke Ke brand ukulele from the 1920's sold by Jules M. Sahlein of San Francisco, manufactured by Echo Ukes. "Echo Uke" was a brand name of the Hawaiian Mahogany Company, a Honolulu ukulele manufacturer in the 1920s.
This ukulele has been professionally refurbished. There are no cracks. Minor edge lifting on the top was reglued. Fingerboard and frets were leveled and reconditioned. Bridge was removed, refitted and reglued. New wooden nut and hand-turned friction pegs matching originals were constructed and installed. This uke is very playable with a classic Hawaiian sound.
$450
SOLD Gibson UB3 Banjo Ukulele
SOLD
vintage
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A classic Gibson UB3 banjo ukulele, the model preferred by George Formby. This instrument is in very good condition. Includes vintage case.
SOLD $1250 w/ vintage case
SOLD
SOLD
Yowl-a-lele
SOLD
Red Cat
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Built by Al Dodge. Painted by
Robert Armstrong
Beautifully painted, plays well, absolutely unique. Pure fun.
SOLD
$1650 w/
hard shell case
SOLD
SOLD
Yowl-a-lele
SOLD
Blue Cat
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Built by Al Dodge. Painted by
Robert Armstrong
Beautifully painted, plays well, absolutely unique. Pure fun.
SOLD
$1650 w/
hard shell case
SOLD
SOLD
Soprano Banjo Ukulele
SOLD
vintage, painted by Robert Armstrong
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Robert Armstrong, another founding member of Cheap Suit Serenaders, is also a well known comic book artist and illustrator. He lends his artistic talent to this very nice sounding ukulele with his rendition of Felix the Cat. To find out more about Robert Armstrong please visit his website - http://www.armst.net/robert
SOLD
$350
SOLD
SOLD
#A006
- 1890 Santo Reproduction
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This instrument was recently shown at the "Ukulele and You" exhibit at the Musuem of Making Music in Carlsbad, California. It is a dimensional copy of an original ca. 1890 Espirito dos Santo ukulele that I am fortunate enough to have access to. The decoration is inspired by photos of a highly decorated model passed on to me by John King. Of particular note is the 4-color rope binding. It is made up of 4 different woods and if you look carefully, the pattern of colors does not repeat, therefore adding to the illusion of actual cordage.
As with all of the Santo and Dias reproductions I have built to date, the volume and tone of these instruments always pleasantly surprises everyone who plays. It is no wonder that the world fell in love with the music provided by these instruments. Watch the video below to hear what virtuoso John King was able to do with a similar reproduction.
SOLD
$1400 w/ case
SOLD
John King plays #A003-Santo Reproduction in this YouTube video