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He wanted Koa, beautiful Koa – figured with mesmerizing color, defined grain patterns, and a jet-black Gabon Ebony fretboard and bridge. I wanted to build his dream with a crystal...
It was a crowded show at the Los Angeles International Ukulele Festival when I heard: “I’d like a Koa tenor ukulele. I really love this one you have on display. I love the...
The Tea Tray Lennon TYPE OF INSTRUMENT UKULELE Instrument # Tea Tray Lennon Name: Tea Tray Lennon Size: Baritone Body Type: Rectangular Type of Build: Cigar Box WOOD Top: One piece...
The Yamamoto Model 1 TYPE OF INSTRUMENT UKULELE Instrument # 00077-T Name: The Yamamoto Model 1 Size: Tenor Body Type: Figure eight Type of Build: Elite WOOD Top: Figured Koa Sides:...
Evening rolls down after a hard day on the ranch – ranch hands and pi-pi alike are resting. The sun starts to set and light paints the sky with bright colors. The trade winds...
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Learn more about Hāmākua Musical Instruments (HMI) and its principle luthier Ross Yamamoto.