Luthier / Company Associations
- Scott Hausmann, Whetstone Music
- E J Henderson Hayward, EJ Henderson Guitars and Ukuleles
- Wayne Hayward, Whiskey Hotel Instruments
- Owen Holt, Road Toad Music
Listing Info
from the Hogbac Acoustics web site
Handcrafted Archtops, Ukes, Parlor guitars and repairs North Mankato, MN
For over 14 years now Hogbac Acoustics has been building and repairing acoustic instruments of every type and quality. All custom instruments are made out of the finest exotic and domestic woods available, with inlays and finishes that are unique and personalized to truly make each instrument one of a kind. Hogbac Acoustics current specialization is in archtop instruments, ukes, and parlor guitars, with a future expansion into Mandolins planned.
In regard to repair work, Hogbac Acoustics strives to maintain the functional integrity of each instrument we work on. No matter how simple or complex a repair job is, all receive the same focused attention and expert care.
More information available on the Hogbac Acoustics's web site.
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Hoffmann Lutherie
Call: 573-237-5889 1102 Olive St. New Haven, Missouri 63068 USA
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from the Hoffmann Lutherie web site
Custom ukuleles built by Luthier Jerry Hoffmann. From 2005-2015 Hoffmann Lutherie operated under the name of Boat Paddle Ukulele Co. Boat Paddle instruments have evolved into new designs over the years, and will continue to evolve in a similar way under the new name. You will see older proven designs like the ML series, and new ones that build on past experience. Please look around the website to learn more, and to see what is currently available for sale.
Hoffmann ukuleles are custom designed for the best possible sound and appearance. All the parts that go into the instrument, and the instrument as a whole are made to achieve the best structural integrity where needed. Structures that resist string load are made stiff and those that translate sound are made responsive. This goes a long way in producing a rich sound and great playing experience. The appearance of Hoffmann ukuleles is a form-follows-function approach that creates new opportunities for design variations. Everything from the neck joint to the body size is taken into consideration for a style and sound all their own.
More information available on the Hoffmann Lutherie's web site.
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Heller Guitars
Luther: Thomas Heller Classical & Flamenco Guitars San Diego, CA USA tel: 760.522.5945
Listing Info
from the Heller Guitars web site
Thomas Heller, inspired by his love of blues artists like Robert Johnson, and guided by his background in building classical guitars, has constructed a truly unique line of acoustic steel string guitars that produce his trademark rich sound.
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Listing Info
from the Hana Lima `Ia web site
We are a school for the teaching of Ukulele making to those who have both the interest and desire to build handmade ‘ukuleles.
While learning how to build a ukulele, Hana Lima‘s purpose is to give you a true awareness and understanding of the procedures and phases involved in ukulele making. Students will construct their own ukulele with step-by-step instruction in a complete workshop environment. Hana Lima ‘Ia is a gathering place for the exchange of ideas and the teaching of methods to promote the art and craftsmanship of ukulele building.... island style.
More information available on the Hana Lima `Ia's web site.
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Hana Ukulele Co
Pearl City HI USA Hana Ukulele Japan by TEMCA Inc. Suite#1504,1-8-39 Shimomeguro meguroku Tokyo Japan
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from the Hana Ukulele Co web site
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Listing Info
from the Heaukulani Ukulele, Dave Heaukulani web site
ukulele - build it and play it. "Uncle" Dave of Hilo Hawaii builds custom ukulele and guitars, plays the ukulele [as well as guitar, banjo, string bass, steel guitar, fiddle, and maybe anything with strings once he fiddles with it]. He gives classes on playing the ukulele, writes books, composes music, and shares the aloha of Hawaii.
As a luthier and member of the Guild of American Luthiers he will inspect your stringed instrument for free and give an estimate for any repairs needed. Pick-up installations done as well.
More information available on the Heaukulani Ukulele, Dave Heaukulani's web site.
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Listing Info
from the Hill Guitar Company web site
Kenny Hill is one of the most accomplished, experienced and versatile classical guitar makers in the world today. He is recognized as a fine maker, player, teacher and innovator. He has worked as an individual luthier, in small workshops as well as in large factory settings, to bring fine guitars to thousands of players of all levels around the world.
Kenny Hill began building guitars in the mid 1970’s, first in Santa Barbara, CA, then later in the Santa Cruz area. In 1978 he was awarded one of the first California Arts Council grants to an individual artist for his work as a guitar builder and guitarist. During that time he was instructor of guitar on the faculty at University of California, Santa Cruz, where he taught for 3 years. Kenny Hill builds the ukuleles that are used by <a href="http://www.armstrongartandnoveltyhut.com" target="_blank">Robert Armstrong</a> to paint his great theme ukes.
More information available on the Hill Guitar Company's web site.
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Listing Info
from the Hive Ukuleles web site
Handcrafted by Jake Maclay, Hive Ukuleles exhibit the philosophy of his craft: exquisite tone and superb playability manifest in each instrument’s artful beauty. A sound born of superior craftsmanship, shaping a deep resonance from flawless intonation.
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Listing Info
from the Hodson Jazz Guitars web site
The late David Hodson has made his name and reputation building highly authentic Selmer/Maccaferri guitars, mostly the six string models. However, he also took a strong interest in the Selmer/Maccaferri four-string models, including the Eddie Freeman Special and the tenor models, which now seem to be undergoing a significant revival amongst jazz musicians.
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Hofner
**Karl Höfner GmbH & Co. ** KG Egerlandstraße 38 D-91083 Baiersdorf-Hagenau - Germany
Phone:+49 (0) 9133-7758-0 Fax:+49 (0) 9133-7758-58
(USA) Classic Musical Instruments (CMI) PO Box 580713 Pleasant Prairie, WI 58158 Phone:888-942-2642 or 262-942-4811 Fax:262-671-4280
Listing Info
from the Hofner web site
Hofner makes guitars, basses, violins, violas, cellos and double basses. We have done for a long time - 125 years! The company is situated in Bavaria, southern Germany. Hohner is most famous for the legendary Violin Beatle Bass.
Hohner is most famous for the legendary Violin Beatle Bass. That’s the one played for over 50 years by ex-Beatle, Paul McCartney. Hohner also makes a lot of other great guitars and basses including the Clubs and the Verythins. Then there is the famous President 500/5 bass too, played by Stuart Sutcliffe, also once of Beatle fame.
Hohner is very proud to continue to manufacture guitars and basses in the time honoured tradition - by hand, no computer controlled machinery, CNC machines or anything like that.
Hofner is unique because they are small enough to be work with you at a personal level but are also large enough to innovate and improve.
More information available on the Hofner's web site.
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Haway Ukuleles
HOYER USA INC.
228 Park Ave S #14030 New York, New York 10003-1502 USA
Phone: +1 347 404 5088 Fax: +1 347 710 8819
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from the Haway Ukuleles web site
The history of the HOYER guitar brand began in 1874, when Franz Hoyer, son of an old German luthier family, opened his own workshop in Schönbach/Egerland (today Czech Republic). Schönbach was an important part of the European musical instrument production at that time.
After making lutes and zithers in the beginning, HOYER changed more and more to classic and folk guitars. Later, the prospering company was continued by his son Joseph Hoyer.
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Hinkle Ukulele
*Larry Hinkle * P.O. Box 10 Fredericksburg, Virgina 22401 USA
Phone: +1.5408451001 E-mail: larry@hinkle-ukulele.com
Listing Info
from the Hinkle Ukulele web site
The process of crafting many Hinkle Ukulele begins with a fallen tree. I harvest logs from trees that have come down and might otherwise become firewood. I mill planks from the logs and air-dry them for years before re-sawing the wood for ukulele parts. The parts are made and assembled in my little woodshop/music studio. Each individually crafted ukulele is then finished and set up with quality strings and tuners. The last part of the process involves a little breaking-in jam with each instrument to make sure it plays well and sounds good.
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