Look what I got today a Treholipee - Tiki Music

C Chongolio Member The Coast of Kauai Joined: Oct 02, 2002 Posts: 2765	C Chongolio Posted posted on Fri, Jan 20, 2006 4:51 PM Check it out my very own Treholipee. I picked it up this morning during my rounds at the flea market. Here is a little something about these crazy Ukes. Apparently Treholipee means "Tre" for "three" and "holi" for "holes" Not sure what the "pee" refers too. These little buddies were one of a family of nutty ukes that became pretty popular in the 60s, The Treholipee was the most bizarre looking with it's long headstock. The concept was that when you were out surfin' you could stick it in the sand. These things were made by Swaggerty Co. Swaggerty was a San Clemente California company they also made the Surf-a-lay-lee and the the Kook-A-Lele. I am pretty stoked I have always wanted one these obscure bits of beach culture! I totally dig the little surfer dude graphic on the back of the neck. I won't rub it in how much I paid for it. Only thing is two of the tuning pegs are busted so I got a find some or fabricate my own. Here are some pics: Hey Pablus... Try and figure out how i managed to post this beneath yours???!! Lost-Isle Lost-Isle Trading Post Barefoot bloggin' edited to mess with the mind of Pablus. [ Edited by: chongolio 2006-01-20 19:13 ]

Check it out my very own Treholipee. I picked it up this morning during my rounds at the flea market. Here is a little something about these crazy Ukes. Apparently Treholipee means "Tre" for "three" and "holi" for "holes" Not sure what the "pee" refers too. These little buddies were one of a family of nutty ukes that became pretty popular in the 60s, The Treholipee was the most bizarre looking with it's long headstock. The concept was that when you were out surfin' you could stick it in the sand. These things were made by Swaggerty Co. Swaggerty was a San Clemente California company they also made the Surf-a-lay-lee and the the Kook-A-Lele. I am pretty stoked I have always wanted one these obscure bits of beach culture! I totally dig the little surfer dude graphic on the back of the neck. I won't rub it in how much I paid for it. Only thing is two of the tuning pegs are busted so I got a find some or fabricate my own. Here are some pics:

Hey Pablus... Try and figure out how i managed to post this beneath yours???!!

Lost-Isle
Lost-Isle Trading Post
Barefoot bloggin'

edited to mess with the mind of Pablus.

[ Edited by: chongolio 2006-01-20 19:13 ]

Post #209104 by Chongolio on Fri, Jan 20, 2006 4:51 PM