42 Luthiers & Builders - Hawaii
- Anahola Stringed Instruments
- Bear Creek Guitars
- Big Island Ukulele Co
- Blue Maui Ukulele
- DeVine Guitars & Ukuleles
- GKU Ukuleles
- Grimes Guitars
- GString Ukulele Co
- Hana Lima `Ia
- Hana Ukulele Co
- Heaukulani Ukulele, Dave Heaukulani
- Hummingbird Ukuleles
- Island Ukulele of Kauai
- Kaka'ako Instruments
- Kamaka Ukuleles
- Kamoa Ukulele
- Kanilea Ukulele
- Ukuleles By Kawika, Inc.
- Ukulele's of Kealia Enterprises
- Keilani by Kelii
- Keokia's Custom Ukulele's
- Ko Aloha Ukulele
- Ko`olau Guitar and Ukulele Company
- KP Ukuleles
- Lehua Ukuleles
- Lymana Ukuleles
- Maui Music Ukuleles
- Mele Ukulele
- Moore Bettah Ukuleles
- MS Ukuleles
- O Kona Ukuleles
- Pau Hana Ukuleles
- Pegasus Guitars And Ukuleles
- Pō Mahina - 'Ukulele & Guitars
- Pono
- Pulelehua Ukulele
- Les Rietfors
- Scheurenbrand Guitars
- Sonny D Ukuleles
- Tangi Ukuleles
- TT Ukuleles
- The Rebel
Anahola Stringed Instruments
Mickey Sussman Kaua’i, HI 18901 USA Phone: (808) 822-1645
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from the Anahola Stringed Instruments web site
Michael Sussman, Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Master Folk Artist Tradition Bearer, has been building and restoring stringed instruments on the island of Kauai, Hawaii for 40 years. Honoring tradition these ukulele`, guitars and violins are built for today. These seductive custom made Hawaiian Koa instruments possess piercing highs, a big warm midrange and a growl in the bass. With unending sustain, the sound of the Hawaiian Koa can only be described as primal as the rain forest they are born of.
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Bear Creek Guitars
Luthier: Bill Hardin Kula, Maui, Hawaii (HST) 808-878-8082 Fax 808-878-3325 Toll Free 1-877-622-8216
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from the Bear Creek Guitars web site
In Hawaii, the Ukulele is an important part of the history and culture. It is the instrument that many Hawaiian school children learn, and continue to play throughout their lives. Bear Creek Ukuleles are precisely made, with sturdy but light construction, and fine detail. These are not miniature guitars. Every facet of the instrument is scaled down to the thicknesses and dimensions of the originals, creating a sound that is sweet, punchy and responsive. They’re made with Hawaiian Koa: either highly figured or straight grain Koa is available.
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Big Island Ukulele Co
Honu Ukulele 3057 Koapaka St. F1 Honolulu, Hawaii 96819 USA
Phone: 808-833-0871 Toll Free: 1-866-648-4036 Fax: 808-443-0157
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from the Big Island Ukulele Co web site
<img class="float-left" src="/images/logos/H/logo-HonuUkulele.png" alt="logo-HonuUkulele.png" width="61" height="68" />The company was started to fill a need in the market for reasonably-priced, very high quality solid koa ukuleles. Having roots deep in Hawaii in the forestry industry supplying Hawaiian koa to ukulele makers around the world, we felt we could capitalize on our ability to supply high quality koa at an affordable cost for our own line of instruments. Decades of experience in the wood industry working with some of the finest luthiers in the world gave us a special insight into and access to one of the most important parts of an instrument- the wood! You cannot ever build an excellent instrument if you don’t start with excellent wood.
This is where our main competitive advantage lies- we are our own source of koa and other local Hawaiian tonewoods. From harvesting the tree to distributing our own instruments- we leave out all the typical middlemen and offer those savings directly to the customer without sacrificing quality! All of our koa is harvested from the Big Island of Hawaii in a manner consistent with best management practices and abiding by the Forest Stewardship Certification (FSC) standards.
More information available on the Big Island Ukulele Co's web site.
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from the Blue Maui Ukulele web site
John (Colly) Norman was born in the late 40’s and grew up in Coconut Grove, Miami, Florida. “When I was 18, hanging around as a teenager in Miami, I had a friend named Skip Ruck whose brother was always in their parents’ garage building guitars. Though I never met the brother, the idea of building a musical instrument intrigued me throughout the next thirty five years of construction, custom woodworking, aviation, and other creative endeavors.”
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DeVine Guitars & Ukuleles
Luthier: Eric DeVine Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii USA
tel: <i class="fa fa-phone text-muted"></i> (808) 298-6299
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from the DeVine Guitars & Ukuleles web site
** DeVine Guitars & Ukuleles** have become known as some of the best handmade ukuleles in the world. From the beautiful curly koa they are made of, to the extremely smooth playability, DeVine ukuleles are truly musical works of art.
DeVine Guitars & Ukuleles has called Hawaii home since 1997. We draw a lot of inspiration from our home in the islands. The culture and building materials here in Hawaii are very conducive to instrument building and have been the foundation of DeVine Guitars & Ukuleles.
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from the GKU Ukuleles web site
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Grimes Guitars
Steve Grimes 1520 Kamehameiki Rd Kula, HI 96790 808 878 2076
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from the Grimes Guitars web site
Steve Grimes has built Archtop and Double Sound hole Flatop guitars for some of the top players in the world. He specializes in custom tailoring his guitars to suit the tonal, aesthetic, and playability requirements of his customers.
Music and woodworking are two very different types of “performing” arts. Being both a woodworker and a working musician in 1972, I found myself fascinated by the prospect of combining these two professions. After studying with a violin maker and working in the instrument repair trade, I set up my own shop in Seattle, Washington, USA and began making arch top mandolins. For the first two years I made mandolins exclusively, subsidizing my new venture by doing repairs on all types of string instruments. When I was able to increase production of new instruments and get them into the hands of some good players, I was finally able to devote myself fully to building new instruments.
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GString Ukulele Co
99-1451 Koaha Place Halawa Valley, Hawaii 96701 Tel: 808.487.1193 <span class="listing-name">Kikutani Music Co.</span> (Authorized Distributor for GString Custom Ukuleles, Japan) 2-120-1 Inaba-cho, Owariasahi Aichi, Japan 81-561-53-3007 ph
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from the GString Ukulele Co web site
Located in Halawa Valley, on the island of Oahu, GString Ukuleles continues to build instruments at a high degree of excellence at a competitive price. Our technicians take great pride in their work and endure intensive training in all aspects of the building process.
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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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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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Hummingbird Ukuleles
Dale Thomas P.O. Box 689 Kalaheo, Hawaii 96741 USA phone: 808-647-0645
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from the Hummingbird Ukuleles web site
When I first came to Kauai many years ago I wanted to continue my Classical Guitar lessons and learn to play the beautiful Hawaiian Slack Key music. I had an old classical guitar that I had bought in Germany in 1964 that was made of East German Maple with a spruce top. It had a strong mid range for chamber music. It had traveled the world with me and been through at least four hurricanes so needless to say it was in need of serious repair.
<div class="boxphotos"> Because of the sentimental value attached to it I was very reluctant to let anyone attempt to fix it. So it sat for many years in need of serious fixing. While looking for a person to repair it I met a elderly retired luthier from Arkansas whose specialty was building Classical Guitars in the tradition of Herman Houser and Ramirez. He encouraged me to learn to fix it myself and became my mentor. Through the years he has literally guided me by the hand and basically encouraged me to just do it. I began by reading everything I could find on string instrument repair and putting what I learned to use by doing minor repairs to guitars. </div>
More information available on the Hummingbird Ukuleles's web site.
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Island Ukulele of Kauai
PO Box 3 Kapaa, Hawaii 96746 USA (808) 822-5997
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from the Island Ukulele of Kauai web site
“Growing up here on Kauai, Hawaii I have 20 years of experience selecting the best wood and custom instrument production. This has given me the opportunity to work with top performers and to perfect the instruments for entertainment and for the serious ukulele collector. I know you’ll enjoy all my uke’s and guitars which will become heirlooms that you can pass down to your kids. Please call us if you have any kine of question.” -- Raymond Rapozo, Island Ukulele
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Kaka'ako Instruments
875 Waimanu St. Suite 304 Honolulu, Hawai'i USA 808-799-6913
kakaakoukulele@gmail.com
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from the Kaka'ako Instruments web site
The inspiration came from the Hawaiian Lap Steel. The bluesy, sweet melodious sound that can only be felt here in Hawai'i. We started building Authentic Hawaiian Lap Steel's & Ukulele's right here in Kaka'ako (Honolulu) and we are now part of a greater movement to bring forth the acoustic square neck design that requires no electricity or amp. Otherwise known as a Weissenborn Style guitar, it is an instrument that becomes so inspiring and personal, you will never let it go. Just like the Ukulele, you will find the same satisfaction, with an unlimited amount of potential.
We now offer high quality handcrafted instruments at an affordable cost. All instruments are specially designed & handled by the company's own Luthier's Mark Iseman and Matthew Nigro, also owner's of Iseman Guitars and Instruments in Honolulu.
All instruments are assembled overseas by our master luthiers. They are then shipped to our shop in Honolulu where we finish the process. Your Ukulele and Lap Steel guitar will be fully set up, intonated, fret filed and specially handled by us. You will get a professional sounding instrument and a beautifully handcrafted instrument that will captivate any audience.
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Kamaka Ukuleles
Kamaka Hawaii ,Inc. 550 South Street Honolulu, Hawaii 808) 531-3165
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from the Kamaka Ukuleles web site
Since 1916, Kamaka Hawaii, Inc. has prided itself on producing only ukuleles of the finest quality -- durable, exquisite instruments that improve with age. Like the ukuleles, the company itself continues to withstand the test of time. The company's longevity shows its commitment to both customer and employee alike, and reflects other important values as well.
The producers of a documentary entitled"Heart Strings: The Story of the Kamaka `Ukulele", describes the Kamaka history this way: "Theirs is a story of hard work, fortitude, honesty and creativity as seen through a distinctly Hawaiian point of view, rooted in such concepts as Aloha (unconditional love), Malama (to serve and care for), and Pono (doing what's right)."
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Kamoa Ukulele
4-1310 Kuhio Hwy Kapa’a, Hawaii 96746 USA Phone: (808) 652 9999
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from the Kamoa Ukulele web site
"Kamoa Ukulele Company" is dedicated to building high quality bell tone instruments. Our "One player at a time"; philosophy is the basis for the countless experiences that will resonate with you for years to come through the lifelong enjoyment of music on your Kamoa ukulele. From Exceptional student models priced around $100 up to divine custom masterpieces, we have a tailored Kamoa experience ready for you whether you are a true beginner or ukulele master.
Kamoa ukuleles are being played by Directors of Opera and Philharmonic Orchestras, Concert Violinists, Pianists, Flutists, the GrammyRecording Academy, Hollywood Filmmakers, Former Heads of State, and many thousands of satisfied musicians from Punk to Polka, Appalachian Bluegrass to Gypsy Jazz. We have customers in over 20 countries and welcome you to our Global Ukulele O'hana.
More information available on the Kamoa Ukulele's web site.
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Kanilea Ukulele
46-216 Kahuhipa Street #3 Kaneohe, Hawaii 96744 U.S. toll free number: 1-866-334-2868 Office number: 1-808-234-2868 Fax number: 1-808-234-2868
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from the Kanilea Ukulele web site
We specialize in standard to professional grade musical instruments. Each ukulele is finely hand crafted using the highest grade, well-seasoned wood and scaled to produce a perfect intonation. These instruments are meticulously built by skilled craftsmen, under the guidance of Master Luthier, Joseph Souza. Our state of the art, humidity controlled facilities in Kaneohe, Hawaii allows Kanile‘a ‘Ukulele balance “Traditions and Technologies”. Every ‘ukulele comes with a 100% customer satisfaction, money back guarantee and our industry leading limited lifetime warranty.
Joe and Kristen were both born and raised in Kailua on the island of O‘ahu. Joe is the youngest of eight, and Kristen is an only child. Kristen’s background is in customer sales and accounting. For Joe, the ‘ukulele has always been part of his life. He can recall, from a very young age, going to family parties and everyone sitting in a circle and jamming Hawaiian music on their ‘ukuleles and guitars. ”In elementary school is when I first got exposed to the ‘ukulele. It was a requirement for music. Hawaiian language class in High school is when I really started showing serious interest in the ‘ukulele, although, it wasn’t until after I graduated that the ‘ukulele started to influence my life.”
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Ukuleles By Kawika, Inc.
David C. Hurd (aka Kawika) 1626 Kino’ole Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720-5021 phone/fax 808-969-7751
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from the Ukuleles By Kawika, Inc. web site
David Hurd, who majored in chemistry, became an oceanographer in part on a whim. His senior year, he saw his first surf movie — Bruce Brown’s Surfing Hollow Days — in McGregory, he recalls. Then he saw an ad for the brand-new department of oceanography at the University of Hawaii in Honolulu. Still sniffling from his umpteenth bout with the flu and nasty colds, he thought, “There is a better life. Aloha to Chenango Valley.
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Please note that David Hurd have retired from active ukulele making and are no longer taking orders or doing repairs. David’s web site is a wealth of ukulele information.
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Ukulele's of Kealia Enterprises
Richard Godin PO Box 68 Honaunau, Hawaii 96726 USA
808-328-0262
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from the Ukulele's of Kealia Enterprises web site
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Keilani by Kelii
Available at Bounty Music Inc. 111 Hana Hwy. #105 Kahului, Maui Hawaii 96732 USA Phone: (808) 871-1141 Fax: (808) 871-1138
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from the Keilani by Kelii web site
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Keokia's Custom Ukulele's
Haliewa, **Hawaii **USA 808.348.7567 808.549-7998 pager
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from the Keokia's Custom Ukulele's web site
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Ko Aloha Ukulele
744 Kohou Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96817 USA (808) 847-4911
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from the Ko Aloha Ukulele web site
KoAloha is proud to be regarded and recognized as one of the premier ukulele builders in Hawaii. Founder, Alvin S. Okami, has been called by many a modern day “Renaissance Man.” He is an inventor, an innovator, a composer/arranger, a singer, an accomplished oboist, an industrial designer, graphic designer, and overall brilliant conceptual and spontaneous idea man.
His musical background has provided him with all the necessary experiences to enable him to design and create an ukulele of unsurpassed quality. From the very beginning, he has been obsessed with the pursuit of producing the finest ukulele available in the market today. As a musician and craftsman, he would accept nothing less than handcrafting the most beautiful and best sounding instrument.
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Ko`olau Guitar and Ukulele Company
401 N.Cane St. A-10 Wahiawa, Hawaii 96786 USA
tel: 808-622-1064 fax: 808-622-1646
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from the Ko`olau Guitar and Ukulele Company web site
Ko'olau Guitars and 'Ukuleles are professional quality, hand crafted instruments. The shop is located in Kaneohe, on the Island of Oahu, Hawaii, approximately fifteen minutes from Honolulu, at the foot of the the beautiful Ko'olau Mountains.
For many years Ko'olau Guitar and Ukulele has been building some of the finest quality ukes money can buy, allowing the customer to pick from many woods and decorative options. The company was founded and is still run by John Kitakis, whose career began as a furniture maker. He moved from the mainland US to Hawaii forty years ago, then for a period of time went back to the mainland doing warranty repair work for Martin, Taylor, Gibson, Guild and other guitar manufacturers, and in between built custom guitars and mandolins. Eventually he, his wife and children returned to Oahu to begin Ko'olau Guitar & Ukulele Company. All of John's children worked in the family business, from sorting screws to sweeping floors. His oldest son, Noa eventually chose to pursue stringed instrument making, and now manages all Ko'olau production. His youngest son, Andrew also joined the family doing repairs and assisting in Ko'olau construction and finishing, but eventually established his own retail guitar and 'ukulele business.
In the mid 90's John, Noa, and Andrew moved back to Hawaii and started Ko'olau Guitar and Ukulele. They had already repaired and refinished thousands of high end stringed instruments. And on a custom basis, built acoustic guitars. They knew what works, and now was the time to change the entire scene of `ukulele making. High end 'ukuleles, up to the early 90's were unknown, still not appreciated as a professional stringed instrument.
But the performers were there, and Ko'olau soon became known as the 'high' end ukulele. Finally the ukulele was respected, not as just a fun 'toy' but instead earning it's place in the world of professional music. Early on, the real 'old timers' like Lyle Ritz, Benny Chong, Led Kaapana, Ned Kaapana, Ernie Cruz, Chino Montero, Kimo Hussey, Mike Keale, Roy Sakuma, and Tracey Terada bought Kola's and were exposing others to the quality coming from the foothills of the Ko'olau mountains. In time the new and upcoming `ukulele masters, such as Abe Lagrimas, Craig Brandau, and Paul Hemmings discovered Ko'olau. And so, the beginning of a legend.
More information available on the Ko`olau Guitar and Ukulele Company's web site.
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KP Ukuleles
Custom Ukuleles and Repair Luthier: Ken Potts Lahaina, Maui **Hawaii **USA **
Ken Potts - Luthier 808-344-0268
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from the KP Ukuleles web site
Ken Potts has a DVD Building the Hawaiian Ukulele...
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Lehua Ukuleles
<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">John Porner California USA </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Phone: 619-482-1046</span> <span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">e-mail: <a href="mailto:laudero@cox.net" target="_blank">laudero@cox.net</a></span>
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from the Lehua Ukuleles web site
We manufacture four sizes of instruments: standard or soprano, long neck soprano, concert and tenor. All our instruments are made in Portugal from beautiful Australian Blackwood, botanical name Acacia Melanoxylon, with very similar tonal and appearance characteristics to Koa Acacia, a close relative, the material of choice for Hawaiian ukuleles. All our ukes are solid wood, no laminates or plastic anywhere.
They are manufactured exclusively in Portugal. Our necks are made from seasoned mahogany, for strength, and have a rosewood or wenge fretboard with accurate fret placement. The bridges are also rosewood or wenge, depending on availability. Both wenge and rosewood are very attractive hardwoods that make excellent fretboards and bridges. We use only high quality gold plated tuners which hold their tune very well. All instruments have a great looking durable matte finish. They are all strung with the traditional style of black nylon strings.
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from the Lymana Ukuleles web site
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from the Maui Music Ukuleles web site
Maui Music ukuleles are hand crafted from the finest Hawaiian Koa woods. The craftsmanship, and attention to detail, make these instruments look and sound exceptional. Each Maui Music ukulele is personally made by luthier Peter Lieberman, who has been crafting fine ukuleles for over 25 years.
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Mele Ukulele
1750 Kaahumanu Avenue Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii 96793 USA Tel. 808.244.3938 Fax. 808.242.6566
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from the Mele Ukulele web site
"Mele Ukulele" builds and sells fine ENTIRELY HAND MADE ukuleles and guitars at incredibly low prices. Our ukuleles feature great tone and playability, top quality Hawaiian koa and other fine SOLID tonewoods, and detailed inlay work. For nearly 20 years, Mele Ukulele continues to offer what can be considered among the best value in instruments today
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Moore Bettah Ukuleles
Chuck Moore P.O. Box 1386 Pahoa, Hawaii 96778 USA Phone: (808) 640-6969
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from the Moore Bettah Ukuleles web site
Custom made koa ukuleles built on the Big Island of Hawaii by Chuck Moore
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MS Ukuleles
Miles Stephens 73-1382 Melemele Street Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 USA Tel. (808) 325-3488
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from the MS Ukuleles web site
My journey in ukulele building started with classes from a local Kona luthier, the late, much respected, Andy Berard. The original class was to build only a single ukulele for myself, but I found I enjoyed building them so much I kept going and soon needed to start selling them or buy a bigger house. Over the years I have evolved my own techniques but the emphasis on quality and willingness to experiment is directly descended from Andy’s philosophy of building.
Basically I build every part of the instrument myself except the strings, tuners, fret wire and pegs if I use them. None of my ukuleles are the same, for instance I hand shape the necks with draw knives and spoke shaves until it feels right, if I can free hand it, that’s how I’ll do it. I prefer feel to copying.
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O Kona Ukuleles
77-6379 Kenika Pl. Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 USA 808-334-0525 Business 808-334-1305 Home
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from the O Kona Ukuleles web site
O Kona Ukuleles & Guitars offers an extensive 10 week course with classes held on Saturdays that last for 4 hours. All material is provided to allow the student to build a professional quality 4 string tenor ukulele. Options are available for different types of instruments as well as numbers of keys and tonewood for the top.
<ul class=""> <li><a href="http://www.ukulelesofkona.com/ukulele_building_class.htm" target="_blank">‘Ukulele Building Class</a></li> </ul>
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from the Pau Hana Ukuleles web site
Tom Russell is one-man shop, share a journey in building one-of-a-kind ukuleles. The name "Pau Hana Ukuleles" reflects the easy going nature of the ukulele. "Pau Hana", meaning "done work" or "after work" in Hawaiian, evokes the relaxing feeling when playing the ukulele after a trying day.
Tom Russell is one-man shop, share a journey in building one-of-a-kind ukuleles. The name "Pau Hana Ukuleles" reflects the easy going nature of the ukulele. "Pau Hana", meaning "done work" or "after work" in Hawaiian, evokes the relaxing feeling when playing the ukulele after a trying day.
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Pegasus Guitars And Ukuleles
Bob Gleason / Pegasus Guitars & Ukuleles P.O.Box 160 Kurtistown, Hawaii 96760 USA Phone/Fax (808) 966-6323
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from the Pegasus Guitars And Ukuleles web site
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Pō Mahina - 'Ukulele & Guitars
Dennis Lake P.O Box 845 Na’alehu, Hawaii 96772 USA
Phone: 808/929-9591
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from the Pō Mahina - 'Ukulele & Guitars web site
My name is Dennis Lake and here you‘ll find photos and information on the Custom ‘Ukulele and Guitars I make at my home shop here on the southern slope of Mauna Loa, in the remote and rural Ka‘u District of the Big Island of Hawai‘i. This is a very small shop. I work alone, with an occasional assist from a talented friend. Since all of my instruments are individually made, and most are custom orders, each is really “one of a kind”.
#####Island Jazz & Island Jazz Cutaway##### <img class="top" src="//curtsheller.com/csp/app/assets/images/uke_images/PoMahina_d-hole.jpg" alt="" width="56" height="75" align="top" />Django Rheinhardt. Striking curly koa back and sides, spruce top, ebony fingerboard, ebony peg head overlay, bound top and back with grained ivoroid, Po Mahina inlay in peg head, abalone position markers at 3,5,7,10,12,15 and abalone inlay around small oval sound hole. Slightly longer scale than regular models.
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Pono
Ko'olau Guitar and Ukulele Company 401 N.Cane St. A-10 Wahiawa, Hawaii 96786 USA
Phone:808-622-1064 Fax: 808-622-1646
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from the Pono web site
"Pono" instruments are professionally designed and handcrafted by the "Ko'olau Guitar and `Ukulele Company" and on the Island of Java, with final adjustments and set-up on the Island of Oahu, Hawaii.
Here is what the Kitakis familay says about a Pono vs. their higher end Ko'olau, and I whole heartily agree.
". . . And our Pono workers have the same meticulous and conscientious attitude that we have in Hawaii. We consider our Pono and Ko'olau ukuleles similar to the duo level auto makers such as Toyota/Lexus, Nissan/Infinity, and Honda/Acura. Both are made by the same manufacturer, but made in various locations around the world, and both are very high quality."
> I've owned five or six Pono ukuleles in the past before I got my first Ko'olau and we opened our Funky Frets music store. These are amazing instruments for the cost. - Curt Sheller
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Pulelehua Ukulele
Melody & Harmony Creations Keaau, Hawaii 96749 USA 808 966 7340
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from the Pulelehua Ukulele web site
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Listing Info
from the Les Rietfors web site
Les Rietfors Age 53, called to God February 17, 2005. A life-long resident of Kailua, he was born there on October 3, 1951. Les passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, after a short illness. A loving and devoted husband and father, he is survived by Cheryl, his wife of 25 years, and daughters Amanda Rietfors and Ashley (Ken) Casazza of Fresno, California. He is also survived by his father Fritz (Lois) Rietfors, jr. of Kamuela and brothers Ron nieces. His mother, Esther Hodde Rietfors, preceded him in death.
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Scheurenbrand Guitars
R.W. "Rollo" Scheurenbrand **Hawaii **USA Phone: (808) 263 3878
Listing Info
from the Scheurenbrand Guitars web site
I work with a variety of tonewoods, and treat each piece individually to ensure that the wood’s voice is maximized. Living in the Islands, I have direct access to acacia koa, the precious hardwood of Hawaii. Koa trees exist naturally nowhere else on earth but Hawaii. Koa is an exceptionally beautiful wood, and for decades has been recognized as a quality tonewood. I also build with Hawaii-grown Cuban mahogany, another quality tonewood.
A variety of body sizes, styles, tonewoods, and appointments are available for your selection. Together we will create a one-of-a-kind instrument.
More information available on the Scheurenbrand Guitars's web site.
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Sonny D Ukuleles
Sonny Dahlin 94-164 Awalua Street Waipahu, Hawaii 96797 USA Phone: 808-671-0627
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from the Sonny D Ukuleles web site
Create work of art handmade custom ukuleles. Starting with Sonny D standard production ukuleles to Sonny D signature series ukuleles.
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Tangi Ukuleles
5092 Kalanianaole Highway Honolulu, Hawaii 96821 USA Tel: (808) 377-5813 Fax: (808) 373-4457
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from the Tangi Ukuleles web site
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TT Ukuleles
Shipman Business Park 16-185 Kalara St. Unit D Keaau, Hawaii 96749 PH: 808 - 933 - 8537 Toll Free: 866 - 933 - UKES (8537)
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from the TT Ukuleles web site
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The Rebel
Hawaii Office 2453A Pauoa Rd. Honolulu, HI 96813 USA. Tel. 1-808-518-0749
Thailand Factory 75/7 Moo 5 Khokham Muang Samut Sakorn 74000 Thailand. Tel. +668-18061119
Listing Info
from the The Rebel web site
The Rebel is a small team of designers and experienced luthiers working collaboratively to create only high quality custom guitars and ukuleles. Started in 2011, with the desire to make only finely handcrafted instruments that express unique designs, well-seasoned materials, outstandingly responsive tones and playing characteristics, we have been handcrafting instruments for not only discerning musicians but also collectors who love one-off masterpiece instruments.
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