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Banjo Uke Kiwi Banjolele
We are located in township of Russell, a picturesque township in the Bay of Islands along the Northland coast of New Zealand. Russell is renowned both as a fishing centre and as a holiday town with many historical interest.
BanjoUke started in 2012 with a radical thought – that we two, Curt & Ed, could develop and make a great banjolele that people could afford.
One that sounded as good as it looked, at a price far less than anyone else. It was a big ask, but we were totally confident we could do it.
We worked for a year – made 10 different models until we were satisfied. Voila – Our first hand made BanjoUkes!
Beltona Resonator Instruments Resonators
Beltona began as a partnership between Steve Evans and Bill Johnson in the UK in 1990. A luthier and engineer respectively and sharing an interest in resonator instruments, they set out to produce a couple of instruments for themselves replicating the best features of the originals but also making adjustments and improvements where they were needed.
Christian Druery Guitars Luthiers
From a very early age, I have had a fascination with guitars. I love everything about them; their beautiful shapes - so sculptural in nature, the detailed inlay work, the absolute exactness, the many different sounds that they can produce, the hidden bracing patterns engineered precisely for strength and to best promote sound, and most of all - created from one of this earths greatest resource and eternal friend of mine, the Tree.
Laurie Williams Guitars Luthiers
Luither Laurie Williams of Mangonui, Taipa, New Zealand. Building Ukuleles, Guitars and Mandolins. I live in the Paraoanui valley in the Far North of New Zealand’s North Island surrounded by native bush and farmland. It is off the beaten track; to get here requires a rugged drive on rough gravel roads.
New Zealand Ukulele Festival Events
The New Zealand Ukulele Festival is a unique occasion. It melds together diverse musical styles, international artists, great local talent, emerging bands, school children and community groups with food, music stalls and instrument sales in a day of FREE family fun. The NZ Ukulele Trust aims to ensure that New Zealand children, no matter their circumstances, get to experience the many benefits of being engaged with music.
