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Alvin and Kelvin Keech grew up in Hawaii and were both playing ukulele from a young age. As adults they moved to San Francisco where they repaired, sold and gave ukulele lessons. They also played many society parties and social gatherings. Around 1916 Alvin began building banjo ukuleles. Kelvin had remained in Europe after WWI and In the 1920s they introduced and marketed their banjo ukuleles in Europe. This one is un-labeled, but is definitely their work. With rough period hard shell case.
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Condition Notes: Plays okay but could use fret dress, replace one bracket hook, strings and setup, etc. (This item is sold As-Is)× This used product is in Project Condition
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Keech (UNMARKED) Banjo Ukulele (1920s)
Keech (UNMARKED) Banjo Ukulele (1920s)
SKU: 180U-212833
Alvin and Kelvin Keech grew up in Hawaii and were both playing ukulele from a young age. As adults they moved to San Francisco where they repaired, sold and gave ukulele lessons. They also played many society parties and social gatherings. Around 1916 Alvin began building banjo ukuleles. Kelvin had remained in Europe after WWI and In the 1920s they introduced and marketed their banjo ukuleles in Europe. This one is un-labeled, but is definitely their work. With rough period hard shell case.
Condition Notes: Plays okay but could use fret dress, replace one bracket hook, strings and setup, etc. (This item is sold As-Is)
Project items are used and have clear functional problems that will generally require repair. They may come with multiple cosmetic imperfections and hold potential for restoration—perfect for those who enjoy bringing instruments back to life or taking on a rewarding challenge.
Condition Notes: Plays okay but could use fret dress, replace one bracket hook, strings and setup, etc. (This item is sold As-Is)
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