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....

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...

The Mauka simply translates to “Mountain side”. It is the antonym of Makai (Oceanside). In Hawaii it is a direction. Not so much North, South, East or West, But towards the sea, or...