Tenor

The Wayfarer Model #47-T

The Wayfarer Model #47-T (SOLD)

The Wayfarer Model Webster’s Dictionary Defines a “Wayfarer” as: noun, wā-fer-er, a traveler, a traveler especially on foot. When I was younger, we travelled to foreign lands. Surfboard bags filled with a quiver to handle what we most thought we would need. Two trusty shortboards, a step up for bigger surf, and something fat just […]

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The Penberthy 1

The Penberthy 1

A custom order for Gary Penberthy, we built this spectacular Ukulele in conjunction with the Asher 1. Both are similar builds but with slight variations on top woods and size.  The top is Sitka Spruce – I love the tonal qualities of Sitka Spruce – while the rest is almost entirely Brazilian Rosewood. All the

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Tenor Figure Eight Thin Body El Gaucho Flaco

El Gaucho Flaco (SOLD)

The High Plains are just south of Waimea on the Big Island of Hawaii. Pastures of grass feeding cattle roam these rich lands. A warm breeze, and a cool rain descend from the clouded sky as the tall grass whispers its droning call to the Goucho Flaco. The tall, thin cowboy rides his trusty mustang,

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Tenor Figure Eight Makai

Makai (SOLD)

The Makai simply translates to “Ocean side”. It is the antonym of Makau (Mountain side). In Hawaii it is a direction. Not so much North, South, East or West, But towards the sea, or towards the mountain. This sound of this Tenor Ukulele has the feeling of Makai. Fields of coconut palms in the wind

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Tenor Piña Kailah McKinley Model

Kailah McKinley Model (SOLD)

Custom For Kailah McKinley TYPE OF INSTRUMENT UKULELE Instrument # 27-TP Name: Kailah McKinley model Size: Tenor Body Type: Piña Type of Build: Basic WOOD Top: Figured Mahogany Sides: Figured Mahogany Back: Figured Mahogany Neck: Mahogany Fretboard: Mahogany Bridge: Rosewood Headstock: Figured Mahogany Other: Hand crafted Rosette

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Tenor Figure Eight Takayama

Takayama Model (SOLD)

Custom for Brian Takayama TYPE OF INSTRUMENT UKULELE Instrument # 20-T Name: Takayama Size: Tenor Body Type: Figure Eight Type of Build: Basic WOOD Top: Redwood Sides: Walnut Back: Walnut Neck: Mahogany Fretboard: Rosewood Bridge: Rosewood Headstock: Koa Other: Binding; WalnutRosette: Koa, Redwood, Sycamore, Walnut

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Tenor Night Skies

Night Skies (SOLD)

Hāmākua Musical Instruments is honored to work with Joe Vickers Art to create beautiful collaborative pieces. We strive to build the best sounding ukulele with an ease of playability and quality to last generations. Joe Vickers Art fits our genre with amazing color pallets and whimsical coastline themes. Joe Vickers Art uses a myriad of

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