Handcrafted Ukuleles
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 …
Here is a special ukulele, built for a special person. I met this young lady at a restaurant where they were paying tribute to her brevity. I found it to be more than well deserved. She was only nine years old and yet, she was stronger than most people 3 times her age. Not that …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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
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
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 …
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 …
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.