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No matter where you go in Hawaii, rain seems to be a tropical blessing. Clouds can’t help but rain over the fertile soil.  Oftentimes, the forest calls for light. The most beautiful days are when the sun breaks through the cloud cover. The trade winds then inevitably appear, gently clearing away the gloom, revealing Lani La.  Brilliant, shining light is how its tone and resonance feels. So bright, but not biting; so full, yet not heavy. Strumming or picking, she will bring the sun. Immerse yourself in the brightness of Lani La… TYPE OF INSTRUMENT UKULELE Instrument # 80-T Name: Lani La (Sunny Days) Size: Tenor Body Type: Figure Eight Type of Build: Custom   WOOD Top: Sitka Spruce Sides: Chocolate Albieza Back: Chocolate Albieza Neck: Mahogany Fretboard: Indian Rosewood Bridge: Indian Rosewood Headstock: Indian Rosewood Other: Binding: Walnut Rosette: Stock

When I was younger, we travelled to foreign lands, a single surfboard bag filled to the brim to handle all my needs. Two surfboards and two changes of clothes – take only what you need was the motto.  Of course there was always room for a ukulele. You’d never pack your favorite or most expensive uke. Just a simple quality one that sounded beautiful, nonetheless.  “Noodle arms”, tropical sunburnt skin, maybe a cut or two from the razor sharp reef we encountered during our surf session and a smile from ear to ear.  Recalling the day’s rides would be the topic of our conversations, all while playing ukulele under a coconut tree with a cold beer, relaxing in the shade. Those days were our dreams made reality – and so many dreams came true! The Wayfarer Model ukulele is a continuation of that dream. It’s an all African mahogany ukulele unfinished interior, no bells, no whistles, just great sound at a great price. Grover tuners, Aquila red strings, bone saddle and nut. Available in tenor, concert, or soprano, with the neck connection at the 14th fret. Limited up-grades and no substitutions. Left-handed models are available at no extra charge. TYPE OF INSTRUMENT UKULELE Instrument # 61-T Name: Wayfarer Size: Tenor Body Type: Figure Eight Type of Build: Basic   WOOD Top: Mahogany Sides: Mahogany Back: Mahogany Neck: Mahogany Fretboard: Mahogany Bridge: Mahogany Headstock: Mahogany Other: N/A

As we walk through the rain forest, you can hear the cicadas’ melancholic song and buzz of their flight break the silence. The tradewinds push through the koa forest as we come to a clearing in the moonlight.  Stars shine, their dazzling light sparkling against the darkness of space. The roar of a waterfall gently roars in the distance and inner peace descends upon us. Warm rain gently falls, further enhancing nature’s splendor, and strums to its own beat.  This is “The Po Pouli.” Its dark beauty emanates with the sounds of the tropics, and we can sing to its resonance as it takes us back to the Islands we so love. Return to the Islands, hear it in The Po Pouli… TYPE OF INSTRUMENT UKULELE Instrument # 79-T Name: he Po Pouli (Dark Night) Size: Tenor Body Type: Figure Eight Type of Build: Elite (Dr. Oto Model)   WOOD Top: Figured Koa Sides: Figured Koa Back: Figured Koa Neck: Mahogany Fretboard: Indian Rosewood Bridge: Indian Rosewood Headstock: Figured Koa Other: Binding: RosewoodRosette: Handcrafted Mosaic – Koa

Winds blow from the west, and the sun paints them as an array of ambers. The yellow clouds roll above the sea before they turn dark – until they finally rain gently upon the mountains.  Before arriving, they rustle the banana trees in auntie’s back yard, who hums with a gentle rhythm. Then in the sudden silence, the air stands still, and the sun breaks through to reveal more Nā ao Melemele. You hear the sound of laughter, and song, as the pitter-patter of rain drops play along with the strumming ukulele. Peace like a river rolls over you, and you can’t help but smile. Come sing with the Nā ao Melemele, you’re guaranteed to smile… TYPE OF INSTRUMENT UKULELE Instrument # 84-T  Name: Nā Ao Melemele Size: Tenor Body Type: Figure Eight with narrowed lower bout Type of Build: Basic   WOOD Top: Sitka Spruce Sides: Quilted Maple Back: Quilted Maple Neck: Mahogany Fretboard: Figured Maple Bridge: Indian Rosewood Headstock: Indian Rosewood Other: Rosette:  Black and White Abalone PurflingBinding: Figured Maple Rosette: Black