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Finding a Great Ukulele
QUICKPIC - Here are a few luthiers to check
out first:
Duane Heilman - Black Bear Ukuleles,
Mike DaSilva - DaSilva Ukulele Co.,
Joel Eckhaus - Earnest Musicial Instruments,
Dave Means - Glyph Custom Ukuleles,
Chuck Moore - Moore Bettah Ukuleles,
Dave Talsma - Talsma String Instruments and
The Kitakis Family of Ko'olau Guitar & 'Ukulele Company
Applause Ukuleles
Made by Ovation Guitars (Kaman Music)
KMC Music Inc.,
55 Griffin Road South
Bloomfield, CT 06002-0507
Tel: (860) 509-8888
Links
- www.kamanmusic.com
- www.ovationguitars.com
- Tiki King's Ukulele: Brand name database: Applause
Info
The story of Ovation guitars-and the ground-breaking technology behind them-begins with Charles H. Kaman, an aeronautical engineer known for his pioneering work in helicopter and aerospace design.
Tenor Acoustic/Electric Ukelele
with Epaulet Soundhole, UAE148-4, 5-, M
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In 1945, Charles Kaman founded Kaman Aircraft, and in 1947 his company developed a radical helicopter that used inter-meshing rotors and Kaman's patented servo-flap control. In 1951, Kaman built the world's first gas turbine helicopter-an innovative aircraft now at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.
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Links
- www.ariaguitars.com
- www.ariausa.com
- Tiki King's Ukulele: Brand name database: Aria
Info
Aria now has the D'Aquisto name and is making a series of guitar based on the same original D'Aquisto models. Here is the D'Aquisto DQ-JZ model after Jim Halls Jimmy D'Aquisto built guitar. [ link: www.ariausa.com/daquisto/index.html ]
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Blackbird Guitars
1736 Grove street
San Francisco California 94117
Phone: 415.706.0632
Fax: 415.358.6862
Links
Listing Info
( from listing's site ) -
Blackbird Guitars was founded by Joe Luttwak and Kyle Wolfe and now includes fellow designer Troy Stevens. After years searching for a compact guitar worth bringing along for the ride, all they could find was thin sounding and fragile. Eventually they realized that none of the established companies would tackle this problem so they decided to do it themselves.
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Cole Clark
Factory 3
7 Clare St Bayswater
Vic, 3153
Australia
USA office:
Ulrich City Centre, Suite #6
Lockport, New York 14094
U.S.A.
Hamilton, Ontario
L8N 1X1, Canada Phone: 905.525.0323
Fax: 905.525.7943
- Guitars
- Ukuleles
- Lap Steel
Links
Listing Info
( from listing's site ) -
Cole Clark guitars combine classical construction with innovative design and manufacturing techniques to produce lighter, stronger instruments with superior acoustic performance. Made using indigenous timber and featuring Face Brace Sensor acoustic pickup systems, Cole Clark guitars provide professional quality at affordable prices.
All Cole Clark ukuleles comprise our unique "Carved to fit" Soundboard & Backs, as well as the "Spanish" or "Integral Neck", that is, the neck forms a part of the construction as with our "Fat Lady" range of acoustic guitars.
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Eastwood Guitars
348 Guelph St. #14
Georgetown, Ontario
CANADA
7G-4B5
Phone: 905-702-8291 9AM-5PM EST
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- Guitars
- Ukuleles
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Listing Info
( from listing's site ) - Since 2001, Eastwood® has been creating some of the most exciting Electric Guitars the world has ever seen. Our RADICAL VINTAGE REMAKE series feature a variety of models based on popular sixties designs - from the classic Mosrites to our top-selling AIRLINE - they capture the excitement and style of the originals.
Airline® - Ukulele
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Each year the prices of the originals skyrocket - they are getting harder to find and harder to play! Eastwood®'s focus is to make top quality replicas - that cost less and play better - so the average musician can experience the excitement of playing one of these beautiful vintage guitars as their every day player.
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Eddy Finn Ukuleles
SHS International
1922 W. Banta Ave.
Indianapolis, Indiana 46217
USA
Phone: 1-800-475-7686
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- Amps
- Guitar
- Tuners
- Ukuleles
Links
- www.eddyfinnukes.com
- Tiki King's Ukulele: Brand name database: Eddy Finn
- WWW.SHSINT.NET
Listing Info
( from listing's site ) - From the distinctive soundhole resonance to the exotic woods used to hand craft each one to tonal perfection, every one has a song waiting to be played. Pick up an Eddy Finn and it’s like a blast of warm sea air hitting your senses. Hand set ocean abalone, fishbone, herringbone...it’s all here. But the truth? It has to sound great first or it’s just a decoration hanging on a wall. Nobody wants that. At the core it has to be musical. It has to breathe.
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Epiphone
Owned by Gibson
Links
A division of Gibson
Masterbuilt Ukulele Collection
The Joe Pass Emperor II is a great guitar for someone
just getting into jazz guitar. Inexpensive ($699 - $729) and also available in
a left handed model($729). Features include a laminated maple neck and
body; solid rosewood bridge; gold tuners and tailpiece; multiple
bound body, neck
Scale: 24 3/4" scale
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Fender Musical Instruments Corporation
8860 E. Chaparral Road, Suite 100
Scottsdale, Ariz. 85250
Telephone: 480.596.9690
Fax: 480.596.1384
Links
- www.fender.com
- Fender Ukuleles
- WidipediA: Leo Fender
- WidipediA: Fender
Info
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is the world’s leading guitar manufacturer, and its name has become synonymous with all things rock ‘n’ roll. Iconic Fender® instruments such as the Telecaster®, Stratocaster®, Precision Bass® and Jazz Bass® guitars are known worldwide as the instruments that started the rock revolution, and they continue to be highly prized by today’s musicians and collectors.
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Links
- www.Gibson.com
- WidipediA: Gibson
- Tiki King's Ukulele: Brand name database: Gibson
Ukulele production was discontinued in the early 1960's
Here is a link to an artice by John Croft "The Ukulele Man", (England) on Gibson ukuleles.
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2012 Update: Grestch is back in the ukulele business after a half century absence with an quility imported line of ukuleles.
Gretsch - The Guitars Of The Fred Gretsch Co. Guitar. Size 9x12 inches. 288 pages. Published by Centerstream Publications. (142)
See more info...
(January 1, 2003, Fender will assume development, production, marketing, and worldwide distribution of Gretsch guitars.)
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Ibanez
Hoshino (usa) Inc.
1726 Winchester Rd.
Bensalem, PA, 19020
Telephone (215)638-8670
Fax (215)245-8583
Links
- www.ibanez.com
- Ibanez Ukuleles
- Parent company: Hoshino Gakki Group
Soprano and concert-size
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Kala
(pronounced Kah’ la )
P.O. Box 751149
Petaluma, CA 94975-1149
1 877 Uke Duke
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- Over 120 Ukulele Models
- UBass - Bass Ukulele
- Tuners
- Cases
- Strings
- Accessories
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Funky Frets, Boyertown PA USA
Our family store, Funky Frets carries the line of ukuleles and accessories.
Listing Info
( from the Kala site ) - KALA BRAND UKULELES HAVE JUST BEGUN, BUT OUR ROOTS GO BACK A BIT.
Hawaiian Definitions of KALA (pronounced Kah’ la)
- v. To forgive, a prayer to free someone from any evil influence.
- nvs. Dollar, silver, money, cash, currency.
- n. Surgeonfish, Unicorn fish
- (Ono) Brand of Ukulele!!!
Hi, I’m Mike Upton, founder of Kala Brand Music Co. and Kala Brand Ukulele. I became acquainted with the charm of the ukulele at an early age as my Dad would strum the "uke" and sing old standards, entertaining the family, neighbors, and worshiping in Church. The sweet, soothing sound was the best pacifier for a fidgety child like yours truly, so as I grew up, you guessed it, I started playing the bass. Four strings like the uke, only much larger and able to rattle your teeth with the proper amplification i.e. Ampeg SVT 300 Watt Tube Head through a 8x10 cabinet. Anyway, back to the ukulele, I re-engaged with the uke while living on heavenly Lanikai Beach in 1991 with my lovely wife, Wendy. You were just starting to hear and see more and more people playing ukulele back then. My interest continued as I became the Hawaii Sales Representative for the Hohner Company in 1997. I found out very quickly that there were very few quality, affordable ukuleles available in the Islands. So with that in mind, I set out and with some help developed the popular ukulele line. In July of 2005 I went out on my own to start Kala Ukulele to continue to expand what is possible in the realm of quality, affordable instruments for the Ukulele Enthusiast and Novice alike.
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Kamoa Ukulele
4-1310 Kuhio Hwy
Kapa'a, Hawaii 96746
USA
Phone: (808) 652 9999
eMail:
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( from listing's site ) - Kamoa™ Ukulele Company is dedicated to building high quality bell tone instruments. Our “One player at a time” philosophy is the basis for the countless experiences that will resonate with you for years to come through the lifelong enjoyment of music on your Kamoa™ ukulele. From Exceptional student models priced around $100 up to divine custom masterpieces, we have a tailored Kamoa™ experience ready for you whether you are a true beginner or ukulele master.
Kamoa ukuleles are being played by Directors of Opera and Philharmonic Orchestras, Concert Violinists, Pianists, Flutists, the Grammy® Recording Academy, Hollywood Filmmakers, Former Heads of State, and many thousands of satisfied musicians from Punk to Polka, Appalachian Bluegrass to Gypsy Jazz. We have customers in over 20 countries and welcome you to our Global Ukulele O’hana.
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Lanikai Ukuleles
EAST COAST: 1000 Technology Park Dr.
Glen Allen, VA 23059
Phone: (800) 446-6010
Fax: (804) 515-0347
WEST COAST: 1240 Quarry St.
Corona, CA 92879
Phone: (800) 637-0477
- Ukuleles
- Banjo Ukuleles
Links
- www.lanikaiukes.com
- www.hohnerusa.com
- Tiki King's Ukulele: Brand name database: Lanikai
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(from their site) -
Lanikai Beach, Hawaii - its name means “Heavenly Ocean”… and Lanikai Ukuleles let you “ride the wave” to your own heavenly musical landscape.
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The Magic Fluke Co. LLC
292 South Main Street
Sheffield, MA 01257
tel: 800-459-5558
fax: 413-229-8536
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- Books
- CDs
- Cases
- Ukulele
Links
- www.magicfluke.com/
- Tiki King's Ukulele: Brand name database: Fluke
- Tiki King's Ukulele: Brand name database: Flea
Funky Frets, Boyertown PA USA
Our family store, Funky Frets carries the line of ukuleles and accessories.
Durable all weather instruments.
This would be and even better instrument if it had a radius fingerboard.
I've had a few Flukes and my latest is a Koa FLuke.
Listing Info
The Fluke and Flea ukulele. This unique musical instrumented is made by The Magic Fluke Company in Connecticut and sold via Flea Market Music, Inc. and various instrument dealers and music stores.
I've had a few Flukes in the past. Here is my current Fluke.
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C. F. Martin & Co.
510 Sycamore Street
P. O. Box 329
Nazareth, PA 18064-0329
Phone: 610-759-2837
Fax: 610-759-5757
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Links
- www.martinguitar.com
- Tiki King's Ukulele: Brand name database: Martin
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( from listing's site ) - Established in 1833, C. F. Martin & Co. is the oldest surviving maker of guitars in the world. Currently the largest producer of acoustic guitars in the United States, Martin Guitar is creating some of the finest instruments in the music products industry.
Martin 2K Ukuleles
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History of The Martin Ukulele
Frets.com has a History of The Martin Ukulele page.
The History of Martin Ukuleles - (link)
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Chris Martin IV on Martin Guitar Getting Back into Ukuleles
Moku Ukuleles
D & B Music LLC
San Francisco, California
USA
Phone: 415-681-6081
eMail: mike@mokuukes.com
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- Accessories
- Guitars
- Ukuleles
Links
- www.mokuukes.com
- Tiki King's Ukulele: Brand name database: Moku
Funky Frets, Boyertown PA USA
Our family store, Funky Frets carries the line of ukuleles and accessories.
Listing Info
( from listing's site ) - The Hawaiian word “Moku” means Island, which was the original inspiration for these beautiful Ukuleles. There is just something so simple and beautiful about the Ukulele –just like the Polynesian Islands they originated from. Play one yourself and bring your self back to the Islands.
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Ohana Ukuleles
3350 E. 7th Street, #105
Long Beach, CA 90804
USA
Phone: 1-626-922-2848
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- Ukuleles
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( from listing's site ) - Welcome to Ohana, where you will find the many hand-crafted ukulele models we offer - from soprano to baritone, mahogany to selected koa from the islands of Hawaii, conventional to vintage models, plus unique ones for those who are looking for something different.
At Ohana, our goal is to provide the highest quality product at a reasonable price. Every ukulele that leaves our warehouse is carefully inspected and set up for maximum playability. Yes that's right — EVERY UKULELE, regardless of model and price. Should you compromise on quality just because you need an entry-level ukulele? We don't think you should.
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Oscar Schmidt by Washburn
U.S. Music Corp
444 E. Courtland St.
Mundelein, IL 60060
Phone: 1-800 US SOUND (877-6863) OR 847-949-0444
Fax: 847-949-8444
Links
- www.oscarschmidt.com
- Washburn International World Wide Web : www.washburn.com
- U.S. Music Corp. Web site : www.usmusiccorp.com
Oscar Schmidt ukuleles are made on the island of WidipediA: Java.
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PukanaLa Ukulele
USA
eMail: contact@pukanalaukulele.com
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- Gig Bags
- Tuners
- Ukuleles
Links
- pukanalaukulele.com
- Tiki King's Ukulele: Brand name database: PukanaLa
Listing Info
( from listing's site ) - “Pukana La” means sunrise in Hawaiian. Sweeping throughthe strings of Pukana La Ukulele,and feel the warm and sunny spirit shines upon you like the morning sun. “PUKA”, likewise, is designed to share an image of rising and opening.
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RISA Musical Instruments GmbH
Pferdsbachstr. 31
D-64823 Gross-Umstadt
Germany
Phone: +49-(0)6078-911183
Fax: +49-(0)6078-911176
Links
- www.ukulele.de
- Tiki King's Ukulele: Brand name database: Risa
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(from the Risa web site ) - RISA Musical Instruments is a young innovative company. They design, produce and distribute small stringed instruments. Niche products with volume potential are our main focus.
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Samick
Greg Bennett Guitars
18521 Railroad Street
City of Industry, CA 91748
Phone (626) 964-4700 ext 116 or 118
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( from WidipediA: ) - Taylor Guitars is an El Cajon California‐based luthier, widely known for their quality acoustic guitars. Taylor Guitars was established as a small shop in 1974 by Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug and has since become one of the world’s foremost manufacturer of premium-quality guitars. Taylor is widely recognized for its pioneering use of cutting-edge technology to craft ultra-playable, great-sounding and musically-inspiring guitars.
Taylor Builder’s Reserve
All-Koa Tenor Ukulele and GS with Solid Lining
Andy Powers designed ukulele. Click for larger view
Bob Taylor’s innovative designs have established new benchmarks throughout the guitar industry and earned the company numerous awards for its acoustic, acoustic/electric, and electric guitars. Although Taylor has no paid artist endorsers, some of the biggest names in the industry play Taylor guitars, including Dave Matthews, Prince, Jewel, the Goo Goo Dolls, Taylor Swift, Coheed and Cambria and Alan Jackson.Taylor Guitars is located in El Cajon, CA.
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Uluru Ukulele
AYERS MUSIC CO., LTD
3F-1 NO. 139 Kien Kwo N Rd.
Sec.2 Taipei Taiwan 104
Taipei, Taiwan 104
Phone: +886-2-25058856
Fax: +886-2-25013934
eMail:
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- Guitars
- Ukuleles
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- www.uluruukulele.com
- Tiki King's Ukulele: Brand name database: Uluru
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( from listing's site ) - With pure love and craze for the unique sounds, Ayers presents the ultimate ukulele line, Uluru. Made by the best Hawaiian Koa and decent exotic tone woods, along with the luthier shop skills, Uluru soon gets its reputation in handmade ukuleles.
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