Tony Graziano Koa Pineapple Tenor Ukulele

Over the past two decades of buying, selling and trying out different instruments, I'm happy to say that I've assembled a pretty terrific collection of ukuleles. I have decided to sell off most of it, keeping a few favorite players and sentimental acquisitions.
Over the next several months I will be listing a number of ukuleles, Including some truly outstanding instruments and desirable collectables.

I'm leading off with this very special uke- an exquisite tenor by renowned luthier Tony Graziano.
Built in 2002, This tenor ukulele features:

• Gorgeous flamed solid koa body
• 1-piece mahogany neck
• Multi-wood rope body binding, center back strip and end strip
• Wood purfling
• Maple bound rosewood fretboard
• Abalone position dots (with side dots at 3, 5, 7, 10, 12 & 14)
• Multi-layer heel cap
• Deluxe pineapple shaped headstock with multi-layer headstock overlay (maple/walnut?)
• Gloss finish
• Hand-turned custom maple bridge pins

This ukulele is 21 years old and has been played, but is preserved in remarkable condition, as you can see from the photos. The only flaws to speak of are a rice sized pock mark at the very top of the upper bout, nested against the fretboard (I never noticed this until I was inspecting it for sale) and a slight wave/separation where the bookmatched top is joined below the bridge. This has been stable for years and presents no structural or tonal issue.
This uke sings, as you would expect, and has excellent tone, sustain and intonation all the way up the fretboard.

This is also listed locally and on the Ukulele Underground site, so I reserve the right to end this listing if it sells elsewhere.

I spec'd out a new build on Tony's website with these appointments and it came to $2,525

Price $1,500  includes Protec case (pictured)
Thanks for looking,
Ernie