Rare 1930s "The Gibson" Poinsettia Ukulele – Hand - Painted Style 3 Soprano with Floral Motif 1926 - 1929 - Mahar's Vintage Guitars
Rare 1930s "The Gibson" Poinsettia Ukulele – Hand - Painted Style 3 Soprano with Floral Motif 1926 - 1929 - Mahar's Vintage Guitars
Rare 1930s "The Gibson" Poinsettia Ukulele – Hand - Painted Style 3 Soprano with Floral Motif 1926 - 1929 - Mahar's Vintage Guitars
Rare 1930s "The Gibson" Poinsettia Ukulele – Hand - Painted Style 3 Soprano with Floral Motif 1926 - 1929 - Mahar's Vintage Guitars
Rare 1930s "The Gibson" Poinsettia Ukulele – Hand - Painted Style 3 Soprano with Floral Motif 1926 - 1929 - Mahar's Vintage Guitars
Rare 1930s "The Gibson" Poinsettia Ukulele – Hand - Painted Style 3 Soprano with Floral Motif 1926 - 1929 - Mahar's Vintage Guitars
Rare 1930s "The Gibson" Poinsettia Ukulele – Hand - Painted Style 3 Soprano with Floral Motif 1926 - 1929 - Mahar's Vintage Guitars
Rare 1930s "The Gibson" Poinsettia Ukulele – Hand - Painted Style 3 Soprano with Floral Motif 1926 - 1929 - Mahar's Vintage Guitars
Rare 1930s "The Gibson" Poinsettia Ukulele – Hand - Painted Style 3 Soprano with Floral Motif 1926 - 1929 - Mahar's Vintage Guitars
Rare 1930s "The Gibson" Poinsettia Ukulele – Hand - Painted Style 3 Soprano with Floral Motif 1926 - 1929 - Mahar's Vintage Guitars
Rare 1930s "The Gibson" Poinsettia Ukulele – Hand - Painted Style 3 Soprano with Floral Motif 1926 - 1929 - Mahar's Vintage Guitars
Rare 1930s "The Gibson" Poinsettia Ukulele – Hand - Painted Style 3 Soprano with Floral Motif 1926 - 1929 - Mahar's Vintage Guitars
Rare 1930s "The Gibson" Poinsettia Ukulele – Hand - Painted Style 3 Soprano with Floral Motif 1926 - 1929 - Mahar's Vintage Guitars
Rare 1930s "The Gibson" Poinsettia Ukulele – Hand - Painted Style 3 Soprano with Floral Motif 1926 - 1929 - Mahar's Vintage Guitars
Rare 1930s "The Gibson" Poinsettia Ukulele – Hand - Painted Style 3 Soprano with Floral Motif 1926 - 1929 - Mahar's Vintage Guitars
Rare 1930s "The Gibson" Poinsettia Ukulele – Hand - Painted Style 3 Soprano with Floral Motif 1926 - 1929 - Mahar's Vintage Guitars
Rare 1930s "The Gibson" Poinsettia Ukulele – Hand - Painted Style 3 Soprano with Floral Motif 1926 - 1929 - Mahar's Vintage Guitars
Rare 1930s "The Gibson" Poinsettia Ukulele – Hand - Painted Style 3 Soprano with Floral Motif 1926 - 1929 - Mahar's Vintage Guitars
Rare 1930s "The Gibson" Poinsettia Ukulele – Hand - Painted Style 3 Soprano with Floral Motif 1926 - 1929 - Mahar's Vintage Guitars
Rare 1930s "The Gibson" Poinsettia Ukulele – Hand - Painted Style 3 Soprano with Floral Motif 1926 - 1929 - Mahar's Vintage Guitars
Rare 1930s "The Gibson" Poinsettia Ukulele – Hand - Painted Style 3 Soprano with Floral Motif 1926 - 1929 - Mahar's Vintage Guitars
Rare 1930s "The Gibson" Poinsettia Ukulele – Hand - Painted Style 3 Soprano with Floral Motif 1926 - 1929 - Mahar's Vintage Guitars
Rare 1930s "The Gibson" Poinsettia Ukulele – Hand - Painted Style 3 Soprano with Floral Motif 1926 - 1929 - Mahar's Vintage Guitars
Rare 1930s "The Gibson" Poinsettia Ukulele – Hand - Painted Style 3 Soprano with Floral Motif 1926 - 1929 - Mahar's Vintage Guitars
Rare 1930s "The Gibson" Poinsettia Ukulele – Hand - Painted Style 3 Soprano with Floral Motif 1926 - 1929 - Mahar's Vintage Guitars
Rare 1930s "The Gibson" Poinsettia Ukulele – Hand - Painted Style 3 Soprano with Floral Motif 1926 - 1929 - Mahar's Vintage Guitars
Rare 1930s "The Gibson" Poinsettia Ukulele – Hand - Painted Style 3 Soprano with Floral Motif 1926 - 1929 - Mahar's Vintage Guitars
Rare 1930s "The Gibson" Poinsettia Ukulele – Hand - Painted Style 3 Soprano with Floral Motif 1926 - 1929 - Mahar's Vintage Guitars
Rare 1930s "The Gibson" Poinsettia Ukulele – Hand - Painted Style 3 Soprano with Floral Motif 1926 - 1929 - Mahar's Vintage Guitars
Rare 1930s "The Gibson" Poinsettia Ukulele – Hand - Painted Style 3 Soprano with Floral Motif 1926 - 1929 - Mahar's Vintage Guitars
Rare 1930s "The Gibson" Poinsettia Ukulele – Hand - Painted Style 3 Soprano with Floral Motif 1926 - 1929 - Mahar's Vintage Guitars
Rare 1930s "The Gibson" Poinsettia Ukulele – Hand - Painted Style 3 Soprano with Floral Motif 1926 - 1929 - Mahar's Vintage Guitars
Rare 1930s "The Gibson" Poinsettia Ukulele – Hand - Painted Style 3 Soprano with Floral Motif 1926 - 1929 - Mahar's Vintage Guitars
Rare 1930s "The Gibson" Poinsettia Ukulele – Hand - Painted Style 3 Soprano with Floral Motif 1926 - 1929 - Mahar's Vintage Guitars
Rare 1930s "The Gibson" Poinsettia Ukulele – Hand - Painted Style 3 Soprano with Floral Motif 1926 - 1929 - Mahar's Vintage Guitars
Rare 1930s "The Gibson" Poinsettia Ukulele – Hand - Painted Style 3 Soprano with Floral Motif 1926 - 1929 - Mahar's Vintage Guitars
Rare 1930s "The Gibson" Poinsettia Ukulele – Hand - Painted Style 3 Soprano with Floral Motif 1926 - 1929 - Mahar's Vintage Guitars
Rare 1930s "The Gibson" Poinsettia Ukulele – Hand - Painted Style 3 Soprano with Floral Motif 1926 - 1929 - Mahar's Vintage Guitars
Rare 1930s "The Gibson" Poinsettia Ukulele – Hand - Painted Style 3 Soprano with Floral Motif 1926 - 1929 - Mahar's Vintage Guitars
Rare 1930s "The Gibson" Poinsettia Ukulele – Hand - Painted Style 3 Soprano with Floral Motif 1926 - 1929 - Mahar's Vintage Guitars
Rare 1930s "The Gibson" Poinsettia Ukulele – Hand - Painted Style 3 Soprano with Floral Motif 1926 - 1929 - Mahar's Vintage Guitars
Rare 1930s "The Gibson" Poinsettia Ukulele – Hand - Painted Style 3 Soprano with Floral Motif 1926 - 1929 - Mahar's Vintage Guitars
Rare 1930s "The Gibson" Poinsettia Ukulele – Hand - Painted Style 3 Soprano with Floral Motif 1926 - 1929 - Mahar's Vintage Guitars
Rare 1930s "The Gibson" Poinsettia Ukulele – Hand - Painted Style 3 Soprano with Floral Motif 1926 - 1929 - Mahar's Vintage Guitars
Rare 1930s "The Gibson" Poinsettia Ukulele – Hand - Painted Style 3 Soprano with Floral Motif 1926 - 1929 - Mahar's Vintage Guitars

Gibson

Rare 1930s "The Gibson" Poinsettia Ukulele – Hand-Painted Style 3 Soprano with Floral Motif 1926-1929

$10,995.00
$10,995.00
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Amongst the most rare is this Gibson Poinsettia Ukulele.

Found in the depths of a house that recently changed hands locally!  

It has been some time since Gibson build ukes, but back in the 20s and 30s they rode the wave and made some fantastic instruments.

This was a custom order, which escaped their price list at the time, though there is a solicitation for the custom offering therein.  It is rumored that there are fewer than 10, perhaps a dozen of these unique pieces. 

The uke has been played, but whomever did the time on it seems to have been aware that they could wipe out the artwork.  There is a decent amount of wear on the lower register of the neck and the north side of the sound hole. 

Otherwise, the uke is in fantastic, all-original and crack-free condition.  The bridge shows wear from the gut string ties.  There are even some old, spare, natural gut strings in the case. 

Speaking of the case, it is original and it also is in amazingly great shape.

A true treasure from the golden age of American instrument craftsmanship, this Gibson “The Gibson” Poinsettia Ukulele is one of the rarest and most visually stunning ukes ever produced. Hand-built in the early 1930s and based on the Style 3 soprano body, this instrument features a beautifully painted poinsettia floral motif over a rich red sunburst finish. With its highly detailed artwork and limited production run, the Poinsettia is considered one of the most collectible Gibson ukuleles ever made.

Constructed from premium mahogany, this soprano uke delivers warm, punchy tone and clear projection, perfect for vintage Hawaiian and jazz-era sounds. The fretboard, headstock, and body are adorned with eye-catching binding and inlay details, further elevating its elegance. Well preserved and professionally maintained, this Poinsettia ukulele is not just a piece of music history—it’s a work of art.

One for the ages!

  • Color: Natural
  • Weight: 11.3ozs
  • Body: Mahogany  
  • Neck: Mahogany  
  • Fretboard: Ivoroid 
  • Inlays: 
  • Frets: Original nickel silver
  • Fret count: 17 
  • Nut material: Bone
  • Nut width: 1 7/16"
  • Scale: 13.75"
  • Radius: Flat
  • Overall length: 20.5"
  • Body width, lower bout: 6 3/8"
  • Body width, Waist: 3 7/8"
  • Body width, upper bout: 4 7/8"
  • Body depth: 2 3/8"
  • Neck thickness at 1st fret: 0.58"
  • Neck thickness at 7th fret: 0.66"
  • Action 1st String at 7th Fret: 3mm
  • Action 7th String at 7th Fret: 3mm 
  • Hardware: Original
  • Tuners: Original
  • Case: OHSC
  • Notes: Shipping will be expensive for this one due to high insurance costs.

Shipping policy:

Three day UPS air shipments will be automatic for buyers including these states and those to the east of them: Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas.  Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions.  If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to sales@maharsvintageguitars.com.  Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your purchase.   

 

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