Ukuleles

Kamaka ukuleles are world-class instruments enjoyed by everyone from elementary school beginners to professional musicians. Models include a standard, standard pineapple, concert, tenor 4 string, tenor 6 string, tenor 8 string, baritone, standard deluxe, and a concert bell-shaped deluxe. All uke models are made of Hawaiian koa wood with a lacquer finish. Ukulele necks are made of mahogany, and fingerboards and bridges are rosewood (except for deluxe models). The baritone is the largest size, and is often preferred by guitar players because it is tuned like the highest four strings on a guitar.

Jay Lichty builds tenor and baritone ukuleles. Most are custom built ukes but Jay typically has a few ukulele models in stock to choose from. Options such as tonewood, bindings, rosette, etc. can be discussed when placing your custom uke order. Woods used include lapacha, Brazilian rosewood, sycamore, European beech, cocobolo, bubinga, claro walnut, koa and pau ferro.

The Bean Sprout banjo ukulele mixes traditional and modern construction techniques for an instrument that is 23" in length and 8" in rim diameter. A nickel-plated steel flange system is used for securing the skin head.   

Sprucehouse is a ukulele manufacuturer, offering several different models. Sprucehouse Standard Series ukuleles are soprano-sized instruments with laminated mahogany or sapele back/sides, a solid sapele or western red cedar top, and a solid mahogany neck. Their Banner Series uke is the lowest-priced offering from Sprucehouse. It is built with back, sides, fingerboard and bridge of figured Khaya. The Sprucehouse Island Style Series ukuleles are built with Hawaiian Koa bodies, fingerboards and bridges and feature the traditional "figure eight" shape. Also offered are custom ukulele designs in soprano, concert, tenor and baritone.

Greg K Uyehara of GKU Ukuleles hand crafts his "high end" ukulele instruments with tops made out of sitka and Englemann spruce, western red cedar, Port Orford cedar, Douglas fur, koa and Honduran mahogany. He can build your uke with any number of exotic woods for the back/sides, including Brazilian rosewood. Greg specializes in high end tenor ukulele models with optional cutaways.

Hummingbird ukuleles are hand made by Dale Thomas out of flame myrtle, spruce, flame maple, Port Orford cedar, mahagony, rosewood, flame koa, and select koa woods. These ukes come in classic and flamenco styles. Dale can also build you a tenor ukulele.

Palm Tree ukuleles are constructed of koa wood from Hawaii. The luthiers use a variety of bindings, rosettes, and inlays to ensure each instrument is unique. Uke sizes include concert, pineapple, tenor and others. They even make a custom vintage hawaiian style ukulele.

KP ukeleles come in four models: baritone (4 string), tenor (4 strings, 4 string long scale, 6 string and kaleo 4 string), concert, and soprano. Ken Potts, of Kp Ukulele, has been building custom ukes since 2000. Ken also builds acoustic guitars. 

Lehua ukuleles are manufactured with Australian Blackwood and come in four sizes: standard, long neck soprano, concert, and tenor. The necks of these ukes are made from mahogany, with rosewood or wenge fretboards and bridges. The tenor uke is the largest of Lehua's line. The concert size ukulele is the most popular size and offers plenty of volume. The soprano model uke utilizes a concert neck scale length on a soprano body.

Kanile'a ukuleles are quite customizable. There are a half dozen different uke body styles to choose from and a sizeable wood selection. Styles include the K-1, K-2, K-3, K-4, Custom and Po'okela models. Each model comes in various sizes. Ukulele sizes include soprano, super soprano, concert, super concert, tenor, super tenor, and baritone.  Factory Tour 1 Video - Factory Tour 2 Video

KoAloha ukuleles range from their KoAloha (soprano, concert, tenor, and D-VI 6-string varieties) to custom works designed and manufactured on an individual basis. They also have a Signature Series with several different uke models. KoAloha offers a half dozen soprano ukuleles to choose from, three concert uke styles, and three tenor ukulele models. KoAloha Ukulele on CNBC - Video Tribute To KoAloha Ukulele

Ko'olau offers two main ukulele series; the Standard Series and the Custom Series. The Standared Series ukulele features the K Series (KS Soprano and KC Concert), Model 1, and Model 100 (available in soprano, concert, tenor and baritone). The Ko'olau Custom Series ukuleles feature various styles and options made to order. Custom uke instruments include the VS (Vintage Series), CS (Contemporary Series), Delux Series, Premium Series and Collector's Series. Hawaii International Jazz Festival Video- "Stardust" 

Island Ukuleles features hand crafted custom koa ukulele models built by Raymond Rapozo. Uke sizes include standard, concert, tenor and baritone. Raymond also builds classical and steel string acoustic guitars. Most ukulele models come in 4, 6 and 8 string styles. Many options are available.

Dennis Lake makes his Po Mahina traditional ukuleles in standard/pineapple, concert, kapuilohia, tenor and baritone models. He also makes a cigar box uke made from a 1950's cedar cigar box and an Island Jazz tenor ukulele inspired by a Mario Maccaferri body shape .

Tony Graziano's ukuleles are offered in typical (and some atypical) models, including soprano, concert, tenor, baritone, double neck, and hulacaster (Tele shaped). The double neck is a wide body ukulele with two necks (one four string and one six or eight string). In addition, you can choose between standard, snake, six string, eight string, and slotted head stock uke styles.

Mele Ukuleles offers a selection of koa, mahogany, spruce top, hula (for beginners and those on a budget), cedar top, and student (for beginners) uke models to choose from. Tenor 4 and 6 string ukulele models are available, as well as a 6 string baritone model uke.

Uke  Brand ukuleles come in "roped" concert, standard soprano, "roped" soprano, and standard concert models. They use solid koa in an early style of uke for a simple instrument with good sound. 

Pohaku offers some standard ukuleles with a few non-traditional models. You can get your standard soprano or koa concert uke, but check out the moray eel diamond head lighthouse, Maine woods & water, aero-uke reproduction, Absolut pohaku, cubist pohaku, and blondie island girl ukuleles. Tenor and baritone uke models are also available.

DaSilva ukuleles are individually made so every instrument is unique. Uke sizes include soprano, concert, tenor and baritone. Santo Reproduction - DaSilva Ukulele Video - Shigeto Takahashi plays a DaSilva Uke 

Earnest has some interesting ukuleles. They have typical uke models like their LeRoy, Palomino, and Mainlander, but in addition to these they have a line of nontraditional styles. These include the American, Strad, Ceegar Box, Tululele, Ipulele, Sputnik, La Paula, Stretch, and Paddlelele ukuleles. Brian's Blue Heaven on an Earnest Ukulele 

Glyph Ukulele makes custom instruments from all AAA woods or better. These are professional grade ukuleles in soprano, tenor and baritone styles. Uke bodies are built of koa, myrtle, mango, black walnut or mahogany (sitka spruce tops are optional) and fingerboards come in optional 12, 17, 18 or 21 fret designs.

Pendennis makes handmade folk instruments. Ukulele styles available include standard, banjo type, solid body electric, cigar box and others. Aside from ukuleles, Pendennis builds bouzoukis, mandolins, acoustic guitars, banjos and bass guitars. 

Kiwaya offers Kiwaya and LoPrinzi ukulele models. Kiwaya uke models include koa pineapple and standard styles, and mahogany standard and concert styles. Their most popular ukulele is the KTS-4 Standard mahogany. LoPrinzi ukuleles come in a Herb Ohta model made of spruce and mahogany, a Model B solid mahogany in soprano, concert and tenor sizes, and a Model 2K solid flamed koa in soprano and concert sizes.

Talsma makes custom handmade ukuleles, traditional ukuleles, and acoustic guitars. Check out their extensive gallery.

Road Toad ukuleles are hand made with a koa or mahogany top, back and sides. Uke sizes include soprano, concert, tenor and baritone. Other ukulele styles, such as pineapple and cutaways, are available as well. These are professional grade ukuleles.