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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...
I can hear the song birds sing, the Koki frogs are croaking, the clucking sounds of a moa wahine and her keiki by the roadside. The ditch pours the morning rains into the bay as the...
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...
Custom for Craig Yamamoto
TYPE OF INSTRUMENT
UKULELE
Instrument #
26-C
Name:
Dr. Oto Model
Size:
Concert
Body Type:
Figure Eight
Type of Build:
Basic
WOOD
Top:
Figured...
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;...
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Learn more about Hāmākua Musical Instruments (HMI) and its principle luthier Ross Yamamoto.