Ko’olau CS – Sinker Redwood/ Hawaiian Mahogany

Today we were handed a new tenor from Noa at Ko'olau and it's quite impressive. The refinement of a Ko'olau really sets them apart. This is one of the lightest Ko'olau ukes I have played, partly due to the Madagascar rosewood and bridge. This wood is very light yet dense and has become Noa's favorite for the bridge and fingerboard. ...
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DeVine Ukulele

Eric Devine- Custom Luthier on Maui Here is a look/listen at two tenor ukes from Eric DeVine. DeVine uses his own form of Kasha bracing with many deviations from your average ukulele design. He uses amazing woods and has his own ornate purflings and detailed inlays. Here is a look at a Spruce top tenor with extremely curly koa back ...
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Moore Bettah – Peacock Tenor

Chuck Moore Custom Tenor "Peacock" We just got this instrument in from our friend on the Big Island, Chuck Moore. In case you guys didn’t already know, I’m a huge fan of Chuck’s Moore Bettah Ukes. So how’s this one stack up? As my buddy Len said, “it’s just ridiculous”. As in, so incredible it’s mind blowing. But primarily because ...
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Tommy Rodriguez

Tommy Rodriguez has been a renown guitar maker for many years. His unique, asymmetrical lattice braced nylon string guitars are considered to be among the best you will hear. Flamenco and classical guitarist Marija Temo says , “Tom is just amazing. I can’t imagine playing any other guitar." After listening to Marija's studio recording "Waves" I can hear why she ...
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Ko’olau Baritone CE for James Hill

This is the James Hill Ko’olau baritone CE sound sampled by the man himself! What James does with a distortion pedal and technique truly rocks on this uke! Love this guy!

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Bettah Daze

I remember when I first met my wife. She came over to Ko'olau's workshop and I was playing bass with my band. I loved the sound of her voice and couldn't stop thinking about her. The next time we saw each other was at a party where we left together and went to Kailua beach park. We sat at an ...
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The Art of Moore!

Aloha friends! Here's a look at two Moore Bettah's that just arrived. Absolutely stunning masterpieces! Gorgeous koa, creative inlay, and Moore Bettah tone make these the best! They're completely handmade and completely one of a kind. This is some of Hawaii's finest art, but Chuck builds for musical qualities as much as aesthetic. Both are vibrant in tone, have perfect intonation, ...
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Beau Hannam

This is a custom builder named Beau Hannam. Beau is now in Australia but is soon relocating back to Colorado. My first contact with Beau was on the Ukulele Underground forum where I've met many wonderful ukulele enthusiasts. While the information shared at the forum can sometimes be questionable, many of the members have become close friends, or at least ...
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Pepe’s Guilele & an Original from Corey

Pepe makes an amazing guitar and ukulele. This is a tenor size and scale tuned like a guitar with a capo at the 5th. A-D-G-C-E-A. Uke players can spread their range. Guitar players can expand their palate. Check out this "Little Pepe", made by the man himself. What a fantastic instrument! We recorded this right after Corey wrote it. He ...