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Been in the shop, building jigs to teach ukulele a

Been in the shop, building jigs to teach ukulele and steel string guitar building. It’s where it all starts. Done by hand, and by simple innovation.
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1) & 2)… neck carving jig. Holds your neck blank securely so you can thrash the skin on your hands with rasps and files…
3) & 4)… simple alignment and glue up jig for Steel String bridges. Old drill bit help with alignment and when I remember to wax them they come out easily. Two set screws hold the wings down on the bridge to get a secure glue connection (don’t forget the little cauls) to the top!
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#Hāmākuaukuleles
#hāmākuaguitars
#hāmākuamusicalinstruments
#handcraftedukuleles
#madeinvista
#luthiery #luthirie
#ukulelebuilder #ukulele
#guitarbuilder #guitar
#menehuneworkshop

Next on the bench! . Concert made from #california

Next on the bench!
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Concert made from #californiasycamore . This tree was fell behind Palomar College, and milled in the urban lumber program. I was fortunate enough to get a nice slab of vertical grain and beautifully colored lumber.
This will be my sixth instrument out of this billet! Should be ready by spring time.
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#Hāmākuaukuleles
#hāmākuaguitars
#hāmākuamusicalinstruments
#handcraftedukuleles
#madeinvista
#luthiery #luthirie
#ukulelebuilder #ukulele
#guitarbuilder #guitar
#menehuneworkshop

On the bench today… Om steel string guitar. . It’

On the bench today…
Om steel string guitar.
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It’s been a while. I slowed down to catch up on some work around the house and shop.
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I’m back at the desk now working hard to catch up on builds!
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This guitar is an Orchestra Model. All #bigislandkoa with an #africanmohagany neck and #rosewood fretboard and bridge. All is ready for final fitting and neck installation!
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Good, clean, dusty fun…
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#Hāmākuaukuleles
#hāmākuaguitars
#hāmākuamusicalinstruments
#handcraftedukuleles
#madeinvista
#luthiery #luthirie
#ukulelebuilder #ukulele
#guitarbuilder #guitar
#menehuneworkshop

Let’s go listen to some great tunes! . @adriandema

Let’s go listen to some great tunes!
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@adriandemain will be at the @stoneoceanside this Sunday 3pm-5pm!
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#livemusic #ukulelemusic
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#Hāmākuaukuleles
#hāmākuaguitars
#hāmākuamusicalinstruments
#handcraftedukuleles
#madeinvista
#luthiery #luthirie
#ukulelebuilder #ukulele
#guitarbuilder #guitar
#menehuneworkshop

Thank you to @pepe_romero_jr and @daniel_ho_creati

Thank you to @pepe_romero_jr and @daniel_ho_creations for a fun and informative hour of music!
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Saw some old friends and many of the Palomar College Guitar class students.
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Special surprise to see @adriandemain , someone I remember as a ripper and pro skateboarder. Now just amazed at his prowess on the guitar and ukulele! Hats off to ya!
@christianhosoi
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#Hāmākuaukuleles
#hāmākuaguitars
#hāmākuamusicalinstruments
#handcraftedukuleles
#madeinvista
#luthiery #luthirie
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#guitarbuilder #guitar
#menehuneworkshop

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER. POP-UP Store alert! -

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER.

POP-UP Store alert! - Island Fair
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Saturday, November 15, 2025
10 am - 3 pm
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Mess Hall Marketplace
1705 Flight Way
Tustin CA 92782
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Holiday gift ideas for the ukulele lover on your “nice” list!
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Browse the “Hawaiian Style Market”! Lots of food, island inspired gifts, and more!
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Come by for a strum or two!
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See what’s “fresh off the bench” from the #menehuneworkshop ! Show specials and of course lots of Aloha.
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Ukulele’s, new, used, and vintage.
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Just starting your ukulele adventure?
Check out our line of ukulele’s from HIC! All under $150.00 includes strap and soft bag.
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Play the Wayfarer Model ukulele!
Hand crafted Mahogany ukulele at an affordable price!
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SEE YOU THERE!🤙🏾
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#Hāmākuaukuleles
#hāmākuaguitars
#hāmākuamusicalinstruments
#handcraftedukuleles
#madeinvista
#luthiery #luthirie
#ukulelebuilder #ukulele
#guitarbuilder #guitar
#menehuneworkshop

They say there’s a pot of gold at the end of a rai

They say there’s a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow…
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But there’s also a field of diamonds inside your broken ukulele!😁
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#vintageukulelerepair
#brokenukulele
#ukulelerepair
#vintagekamakaukulele
#Hāmākuaukuleles
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#handcraftedukuleles
#madeinvista
#luthiery #luthirie
#ukulelebuilder #ukulele
#guitarbuilder #guitar
#menehuneworkshop

Pop-up store at the Vista Farmers Market! . You ne

Christmas gifts for the ukulele lover on your “nic

Christmas gifts for the ukulele lover on your “nice” list!
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We will have an assortment of wonderful, playable vintage ukulele from $40 - $200.
Some are from the 1940’s some are newer!
An awesome wall hanger and playable art conversation piece.
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Pop-up store at the Vista Farmers Market!

NOW AVAILABLE!
Ukulele’s perfect for the beginner!
Check out our HIC ukulele collection.
Prices from $69 - $139

THIS SATURDAY!
324 S. Melrose Ave.
Vista, CA. 92084
8 am-12 noon.
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Come by and strum a bit, get some great food, and fresh veggies and flowers!
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Also come and play the Wayfarer Model Ukulele.
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#vintageukuleles
#ukulelegift
#christmasgiftideas
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Hope to see you there!
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#Hāmākuaukuleles
#hāmākuaguitars
#hāmākuamusicalinstruments
#handcraftedukuleles
#madeinvista
#luthiery #luthirie
#ukulelebuilder #ukulele
#guitarbuilder #guitar
#menehuneworkshop

Pop-up store at the Vista Farmers Market! NOW AVA

Pop-up store at the Vista Farmers Market!

NOW AVAILABLE!
Ukulele’s perfect for the beginner!
Check out our HIC ukulele collection.
Prices from $69 - $139

THIS SATURDAY!
324 S. Melrose Ave.
Vista, CA. 92084
8 am-12 noon.
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Come by and strum a bit, get some great food, and fresh veggies and flowers!
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Also come and play the Wayfarer Model Ukulele.
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Hope to see you there!
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#Hāmākuaukuleles
#hāmākuaguitars
#hāmākuamusicalinstruments
#handcraftedukuleles
#madeinvista
#luthiery #luthirie
#ukulelebuilder #ukulele
#guitarbuilder #guitar
#menehuneworkshop

Photo dump, Hilo Hawaii, wood hunting, ice cream e

Photo dump, Hilo Hawaii, wood hunting, ice cream eating, Kauai, friend visiting, park strolling…
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Now it’s back to work.😁
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#Hāmākuaukuleles
#hāmākuaguitars
#hāmākuamusicalinstruments
#handcraftedukuleles
#madeinvista
#luthiery #luthirie
#ukulelebuilder #ukulele
#guitarbuilder #guitar
#menehuneworkshop

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