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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...
This was a great build with beautiful woods and went to a very capable player! See them on their YouTube posts as “ElementalFunk”, where they play some great stuff from the 70’s and...
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....
Mr. Barnes was looking for a special ukulele – a simple build with astounding wood selections for the top back and sides, matching headplates and vintage finish. He chose Figured...
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...
A custom order for Luthier Bill Asher of “Asher Guitars”. All the Brazilian Rosewood supplied through the Penberthy Collection. The top is Redwood found in a barn sited for demolition....
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Learn more about Hāmākua Musical Instruments (HMI) and its principle luthier Ross Yamamoto.