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Information about ukulele makers based ind Hawaii.

GKU Ukuleles
Ukuleles made by Greg K. Uyehara of Honolulu

Hummingbird Ukuleles
Ukuleles made in Kalaheo, Kauai by luthier Dale Thomas. For more information call 808-647-0645.

Island Ukulele
Koa wood ukuleles and guitars made on the island of kauai by Raymond Rapozo.

K. P. Ukulele
Ukuleles made by kent Pots of Lahaina, West Maui, Hawaii

Kamaka Ukulele
The Kamaka of Hawaii ukulele manufacturing company was founded in 1916 by Samuel Kalaliilii Kamaka. Today the company is still owned and operated by the Kamaka family, including Sam's children and grandchildren.

Kawika Ukulele
David C. Hurd (aka Kawika)
Hand-crafted Ukuleles
1626 Kinoole Street
Hilo, Hawaii USA 96720-5021
  • Founded in Hilo in 1991

    Kanilea Ukulele
    46-216 Kahuhipa Street #3
    Kaneohe, Hawaii 96744
    Phone: 808-234-2868
    Toll Free: 866-334-2868
  • Ukulele Maker: Joseph Souza
  • Joe and his wife Kristen were born and raised in Kailua. Kanilea ukulele company was founded in 1998.

    Kauwela Ukulele
    318-A Kuulei Road
    Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii 96734
    Phone: 808-216-6887

    KoAloha
  • Founded: Approximately 1995
  • Brands: KoAloha and KoAlana
  • Models: Soprano, Concert, Tenor, 6 string
  • Signature Ukulele: Pineapple Sunday
  • Designer: Alvin Okami and sons Alan and Paul
  • Location: 744 Kohou Street, Unit K, Kapalama, Honolulu
  • 2005 Honolulu Star Bulletin Article
  • KoAloha Ukuleles - Official Web Site

    Koolau
  • Brands: Koolau and Pono
  • Models: standard/soprano, concert, tenor 4 string, tenor 6 string, tenor 8 stirng, Baritone 4 string
  • Factory Location: Wahiawa, Hawaii
  • Owned and Operated by the Kitakis Family
  • John and Susan Kitakis, sons Noa and Andrew

    Mele
  • Brands: Mele, Braddah, Hula
  • Maker: Michael Rock
  • Location: Waiehu and Wailuku, Maui
  • Braddah brand ukuleles aremade of solid mahogany

    Moore Bettah Ukuleles
  • Ululele Maker: Chuck Moore
  • Location: Big Island, Hawaii

    Po Mahimna Ukuleles
    Made by Dennis Lake on the Big Island of Hawaii.


    Tangi Ukuleles

    Honolulu, Hawaii
    (tangiukuleles.net no longer online)

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