Handcrafted Ukuleles
Or, what’s all the hubbub, Bub? There are a number of words that all try to describe how something old is used to make something new. Those used to describe the reuse of wood products can be particularly confusing. There has also been a fair amount of controversy on what each term really means. We […]
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If you’d like to feel regal when you play, the Royal Hawaiian is the uke for you! While you may be tempted to simply gaze at this beauty, make no mistake – this is ukulele sounds even better than it looks.
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If you love the pineapple shape, this concert uke is the one for you! This beautiful ukulele is dazzling to behold. Concert ukuleles are a few inches longer than sopranos which gives you a fuller sound and a better note range.
This concert ukulele is easier to play and has more fret room than a soprano, but it still has the bright, cheery voice you probably expect from your ukulele. This Concert ukulele has a body, neck and headstock all made of Okoumé. This African Mahogany ukulele has a beautiful sound! Bright and clear! ”
If strumming a ukulele deep next to a stream in a peaceful forest appeals to you, this ukulele will bring you joy! This beautiful ukulele has an amazing sound! Bright and beautiful. This concert ukulele has a body made primarily of curly maple (reminiscent of babbling water) with a top made of NorCal redwood (an
If you love whimsey and inlay, here’s a fun ukulele for you! You’ll laugh at the adorable bunnies frolicking across the fretboard while bubbles float above on the headstock. The sound hole has a beautiful rosette that suggests a gentle breeze caressing this playful scene.
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Hāmākua Musical Instruments (HMI) was founded in 2018 by luthier Ross Yamamoto on a small farm in Vista, California. His Hawaiian parents instilled in Ross a love and stewardship for the land and the ocean. From the wood to the glue to the finish, HMI responsibly builds ukuleles by choosing products and processes that have
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A cool wind blows across the land. The scent of ginger and plumeria fill the air. The mist from Akaka falls gently presses against your brow, and the sounds of Hawaii fill your mind. Palm trees and Banana leaf rustle in the wind and the simple, yet beautiful, sounds of Ukulele, laughter, song, and aloha
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