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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...
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...
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.