I am listing this vintage Bruko to cover cost of some new old stock and used Japanese ukes that I bought thru proxy buying from Japan. You may have seen my other For Sale listings.
This is a pre-1980 (according to Hubert Pfeiffer from Bruko) soprano with an interesting (maybe bear claw) spruce top and ovangkol (African wood relative of rosewood) sides and back. It also has original Grover Champion Deluxe friction tuners that work well. I have tried this instrument with nylon, fluorocarbon and now Aquila gut strings, which I have enjoyed very much for fingerpicking especially classical or renaissance music. This has that renowned Bruko sound but with vintage flavor.
I have included a bunch of photos to show it’s condition which is very good. You can see some worn areas especially on the body edges. Otherwise it is well taken care of. I am not the first owner and I have had it for about a year.
Happy to answer any questions.
Asking $150 includes shipping CONUS. With hard case.
added a short video below.
best,
Jim
This is a pre-1980 (according to Hubert Pfeiffer from Bruko) soprano with an interesting (maybe bear claw) spruce top and ovangkol (African wood relative of rosewood) sides and back. It also has original Grover Champion Deluxe friction tuners that work well. I have tried this instrument with nylon, fluorocarbon and now Aquila gut strings, which I have enjoyed very much for fingerpicking especially classical or renaissance music. This has that renowned Bruko sound but with vintage flavor.
I have included a bunch of photos to show it’s condition which is very good. You can see some worn areas especially on the body edges. Otherwise it is well taken care of. I am not the first owner and I have had it for about a year.
Happy to answer any questions.
Asking $150 includes shipping CONUS. With hard case.
added a short video below.
best,
Jim
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