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Catalog > Stringed Instruments updated March 26, 2008
It's a Fluke! Miscellaneous Stringed Instruments Charangos
Irish bouzoukis
Octave mandolins
Ukuleles
-- Bargain ukuleles
-- Fleas
-- Flukes
-- Johnson ukuleles
-- Lanikai ukuleles
-- Mahalo ukuleles
-- Martin ukuleles
-- Resonator ukuleles

Violins
Exotic instruments -- Cuatro, Dilruba, Er-hu, Esraj, Oud, Sarangi, Sarod, Saz, Sitar, Tambura, Veena


Violins
  • Our violin stock changes constantly!
  • We always have a good assortment of used violins in stock.
  • Prices generally range from $300.00 and up.
  • Please contact us for availability and more information.
  • We have a large assortment of violin accessories in stock at all times! Please ask us.

  • Violin Cases
    We have a wide variety of shaped and oblong cases, from student models to high quality suspension cases. Prices range from $65.00 to $500.00. Please contact us for prices and availability.

Octave Mandolins and Irish Bouzoukis

Trinity College

  • Solid maple top, solid mahogany back and sides, flat back
  • Fancy binding, engraved tailpiece
  • Soundhole border inlay, Fleur de Lis headstock inlay
  • Formerly made in Japan, now made in Korea

Trinity College 8-string Irish bouzoukis are generally tuned G-D-A-E (low to high), one octave below a mandolin, or in similar tunings. The short scale bouzouki, or octave mandolin, comes with all 4 string pairs tuned to unison pitches. The long neck comes with high octave strings on the G and D pairs (similar to the setup of a 12-string guitar), though either instrument can be strung either way. They are both very nice entry level instruments, made with all solid woods.

Trinity College Bouzoukis and Octave Mandolins can sometimes be backordered from our supplier. Please contact us to check our current stock.

For more information about bouzoukis, citterns and octave mandolins, see this article by Robin Bullock.

Trinity College bouzouki -- $540.00 (list $675)
26 3/8-inch neck. Comes with hardshell case.
Trinity College octave mandolin -- $540.00 (list $675)
20 1/8-inch neck. Comes with hardshell case.

Also see: Weber's Octave Mandolin

We sometimes have consigned bouzoukis in stock. Please send email for details.


Charangos

  • South American 10-string strummed chordophone, imported from Bolivia
  • Medium to high quality instruments
  • Armadillo or wood backs
    $150.00 to $200.00   What does the "quote" button do?

See also: Paracho Elite Charangos


Ukuleles
Softshell ukulele cases -- $30.00

Lanikai Ukuleles
Made in China, imported by Hohner, high quality construction at a great price.

  • Nato (similar to Mahogany) laminate top, back and sides
  • Rosewood fingerboard and bridge, geared tuners and white binding
  • Great sound!
    LU21 Standard soprano: List price $79.00 -- $71.10
    LU21C Concert soprano: List price $119.00 -- $107.10
    LU21T Tenor: List price $139.99 -- $125.99
    LU21TE Tenor: comes with Shadow active 3-band EQ Pickup.
    List price $189.00 -- $170.10
    LU21B Baritone: List price $159.00 -- $143.10
    Rigid Foam Cases: available in soprano, concert, tenor and baritone sizes. Black nylon cordura covering, zipper, outside pocket with white "Lanikai" logo -- $44.95

Mahalo Soprano Ukuleles

    Great quality at an amazing price! Perfect for young kids as a small guitar, or for adults as a fun beginning uke. Comes in natural mahogany stain (pictured at right) or several bright colors, such as red. (please note, we may not have all colors in stock -- let us know if you are flexible in your color choice)

    All maple construction with guitar-style tuners. Made in China. Natural uke comes with a black carrying bag; colored ukes come with a matching colored bag. Mahalo ukes are recommended by our friends Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer!

    Mahalo Soprano Ukulele with carrying bag -- $24.95

Martin S-0 Soprano ukuleles -- $299.00
  • Gotoh tuners
  • Solid mahogany, rosewood fingerboard
  • Black cordura nylon gig bag and Martin factory warranty included
    List price $375.00

Johnson Baritone Ukulele with carrying bag -- $59.99

    Great construction & sound, made in China. Mahogany body w/geared guitar tuners. Its 4 strings are tuned like the top 4 strings of a guitar (E-B-G-D). This makes a great smaller guitar for kids who are not quite ready for a 3/4 six string guitar. The body size is similar to a 1/2 size guitar, but we have found these ukes are better quality than most of the 1/2 size guitars out there.
Johnson Resonator ukulele -- $295.00
  • soprano uke imported from China
  • nickel-plated brass body, sieve coverplate
  • 6-inch biscuit bridge cone
  • mahogany neck, bound fingerboard, pearloid peghead overlay
  • nylon-covered rigid foam case included

National Resophonic Soprano ukuleles
    SPECIAL ORDER ONLY -- Includes hardshell case. For Concert size, add $30.00

Model List Price Our Price  
Wood (Mahogany or Maple) $1080.00 $972.00
Steel $1210.00 $1089.00
Style N, nickel-plated brass $1480.00 $1332.00
Style B
nickel-plated brass with engraved border
$1710.00 $1539.00
Style 2, nickel-plated brass $2090.00 $1881.00
Style 3, nickel-plated brass $2580.00 $2322.00


Flea ukulele in Blue Our Store Has Fleas!

This new soprano-sized uke -- brought to you by the same people who make the popular Fluke ukuleles -- offers easy playability, great sound and plenty of personality at an impulse price. Great for kids, adult beginners and players of all levels. Available in 4 fun colors: Uke-Berry Blue, Lemon Yellow, Pistachio Green and Natural. Includes "Flea Bag" gig bag.


Flea Soprano ukulele with Flea Bag -- $159.00
Flea Pineapple ukulele with Flea Bag: Features a colorful pineapple print on the the soundboard -- click here to see it.
    $189.00


It's a Fluke! It's a Fluke!

Introduced in January 1999, the FLUKE ukulele has rapidly gained a dedicated following of folks who sing (and play) its praises. This uniquely streamlined ukulele is made entirely in the USA by the Flea Market Music, Inc., with manufacturing overseen by its designer, Dale Webb. The FLUKE offers unmatched ease of play, warmth of tone, and great personality for its price range. Comes with padded nylon gig bag. Can be ordered with an optional Fishman internal pickup if you prefer to play plugged in. Available in the designer colors and specialty prints pictured below.

Top Back/Fretboard Neck Bridge Strings Scale Frets Length
Laminated Australian Hoop Pine Injection molded thermoplastic Maple Maple Hilo black nylon 15.5 inches 15 23 inches

Designer Colors!
Acoustic Fluke -- $189.00
Flukes can be special-ordered in a larger tenor size. Other options include a Fishman pickup or specialty prints on the soundboard. Please contact us for details. Visit the Fluke website at www.fleamarketmusic.com to see the special soundboard designs.

Hibiscus Red

Pineapple

Mango

Uke-calyptus

Lava

Natural

Soundboard colors: Hibiscus Red, Pineapple (gold), Mango (orange), Uke-calyptus (green), Lava (black), and Natural (tan).