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Pecan Pie
Like after you’ve had da mix’d plate – Kalua Pork, Lau Lau, Teri Shortribs, Mac Salad, side Lomi Salmon, and three scoop rice – you still get room for Auntie’s Pecan...
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The Yaris Model 1 (SOLD)
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...
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The Sasai Model 1 (SOLD)
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...
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Tea Tray Lennon (SOLD)
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...
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The Yamamoto Model 1
The Yamamoto Model 1 (SOLD)
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...
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Hot Chocolate
Hot Chocolate
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.