Luna Ukulele
Luna have been making guitars since 2005 and are one of the few guitar companies started and headed by a woman, Yvonne de Villiers. Villiers started out as a designer and stained-glass artist. Which might explain the Luna ukulele's individual and 'love it or hate it' look.
The website is heavier on symbolism than it is on technical specifications, but I think all their ukes are laminated.
At this stage they have six models. At the top end there are the tenor and concert High Tide ukuleles. In the middle are the Floral and Dolphin designs (both concert size) and the cheapest are the tattoo (a soprano pineapple ukulele) and the Honu (not to be confused with lHonu ukuleles).
It's early days, so there's no word yet on whether their ukes are any good but their guitars boast endorsements from Jill Sobule, Paz Lenchantin (Perfect Circle, Zwan) and KT Tunstall.
On Overstock
Overstock is selling the full range of ukuleles in the UK, Europe, Canada and the US.
Luna Pineapple Tattoo
Soprano Tribal Turtle
Concert Dolphin Maple
Flora Maple Concert
High Tide Concert
High Tide Tenor
On eBay
 Luna Dolphin Concert Ukulele Flame Maple Gigbag Preamp  US $267.30
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 Luna High Tide Tenor Ukulele Ovangkol Gigbag Preamp US $267.30
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 NEW LUNA MAPLE WOOD FLORAL CONCERT UKE UKULELEEXTRAS US $299.00
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On Video
I haven't seen any videos of Luna ukuleles, so here's a demonstartion of one of their guitars to give you some idea of what they're about (that's not Papyrus they're using, is it?)
4 Comments
I just bought the Luna Pineapple soprano today and I’m impressed. It came with a nice bag, Aquila strings, it has a bone nut and bridge and the intonation is as spot on as I’ve seen. I have a Mahalo u320, and Emenee Wai Ki Ki, and an old Hilo Hawaiian soprano and the sound of this Luna blows them all out of the water. The headstock logo is a bit too hippy/new age but if you can get past that, it’s a great ukulele for about $70.
Jeff: Thanks for the review. Good to hear that they’re well made ukuleles. Personally, I still couldn’t get past the looks.
Received a Luna High Tide tenor for Christmas this morning- and I love it. The tone is lovely- haven’t tried the pickups yet- but wanted to let folks know if they’re leery of buying one without having played it- please Jump in-! Nice low action- very playable- very nice instrument. Other Ukes I have now, include an old Martin and an old Kamaka both soprano-… this sounds just as clean-
I bought a Luna High Tide concert koa laminate a couple of months ago and it has turned out to be my top favorite uke. I have an eight-ukulele collection comprising of an old Hilo Hawaiian, Martin, Mele, Lanikai, and my new Luna; 4 sopranos, 2 concerts, and 2 tenors made of solid koa, solid mahogany, and the Luna koa laminate . Each ukulele has its own characteristic sound but I favor the Luna the most with its sweet sound. It has an electric hookup and I use it regularly on gigs. The neck size is perfect for me and find it very comfortable to play. The construction is of very high quality for a comparatively low-priced instrument. My uke-playing partner is very impressed with it as well and tells me that his next uke will be a Luna. I am waiting for the arrival of a Luna High Tide tenor electric that’s made of ovangkol wood laminate and am very anxious to hear how it sounds. I highly recommend this ukulele brand. Happy ukin’……
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