KoAlana is KoAloha‘s budget range of ukes (relatively speaking). They’re not made in the Hawaiian factory but in China (if memory serves) so it’s not surprising that the word on the street was that they are nowhere near the quality of the KoAlohas. They’re not regularly available but MGM has just started selling new solid wood versions of the uke.
I’ve been eyeing up 6-string ukes for a while and Ohana‘s new six string is very tempting.
Larrivee stopped making ukuleles a few years ago so it’s rare to find them for sale. Even so, a starting bid of $600 seems a bit steep. But I’ve never played one so maybe it’s worth it.
Luna ukuleles are a new name on me, but if you’re dying to buy 6 fairly gaudy ukuleles at once you can now do so.
Here’s an interesting instrument from Sicilian luthier Stefano Caponnetto. But it’s positively bland compared to some of his guitars
I’m glad people don’t know the difference between ukuleles and mandolins. Otherwise I wouldn’t have seen this photo.
Hi there – Oct 9 2009 entry – where can I find the photo of the Stefano Caponnetto ukulele? I have one myself!