Ukulele Luthiers

19 Comments

1. Jon November 26th, 2009 4:40 am
   

   No mention of Peter Hurney and Pohaku Ukuleles? I own two of Peter’s ukuleles. If I could afford them I would own more. The first uke I bought from Peter was a curly mahogany with cedar top soprano. It is simply one of the best sounding musical instruments I’ve ever heard. I can play it side by side with any other good ukulele and everyone, including non ukulele players is impressed.
   Peter also has a wonderful sense of fun. I think many of his instruments are visually both clever and lovely.

   His web address is http://www.pohakuukulele.com/

2. Woodshed November 26th, 2009 2:23 pm
   

   Thanks for pointing out the omission, Jon. I’ve fixed it and included your comment.

3. Laouik April 18th, 2011 3:11 am
   

   Mr T’s Guitars might belong here. He makes Kiwayas, but also custom-made ukes under his own name. Site’s in Japanese, but Google Translate is there to help, as always.

   http://www.guitar-shop.co.jp/ukulele/

4. Khairi June 22nd, 2011 10:44 am
   

   Could anyone give me one good luthier with decent ukuleles at cheaper prices?

5. John Cook September 5th, 2011 1:09 pm
   

   Hi there,I see that my Resonator Uke Video of “I know you rider” was posted on your blog, thanks. I hope you will consider adding me to your list of custom builders. I make some rather unique resophonic Ukes.
   I also post build pics and info as well as video clips to my FB page so folks can see the building process. https://www.facebook.com/JavaJones
   Custom build prices tend to be quite high, but these things take many many hours of work to build…It really is a labor of love,
   Mahalo,
   John Cook
   Lightnin’ custom resophonics.

6. tn November 15th, 2011 6:03 pm
   

   Aloha,
   Thanks for compiling such a great list. I’d like to add:
   Pegasus by Bob Gleason
   http://www.pegasusguitars.com/
   and
   `Oiwi `Ukuleles by David Tachera
   http://www.oiwiukulele.com/
   Both of them, awesome luthiers.

7. jddennis November 27th, 2011 7:24 am
   

   One that’s near me is Dave Means: http://www.glyphukulele.com/

8. andy January 28th, 2012 11:34 pm
   

   any one own a ukulele made by AYERS ???

   I have a tenor model utckk koa cutaway
   what do you have and any opinions would be appreciated
   any one got the same model as me?
   let me know what u paid for it and your view on it .

   thank you
   regards ..andy

9. Robbie "Ukule" Lee February 21st, 2012 7:48 pm
   

   If you really want to go premier check out
   Ken Pots ukulele
   Lives in Maui makes GORGEOUS ukulele’s

   http://kpukuleles.com/home.html

10. Mark Roberts April 22nd, 2012 1:21 am
    

    I invite you to check out my new website.
    http://www.roberts-guitars.com

    Also I was recently a featured artist on OPB Art Beat television, for my ukulele work. You can stream the episode at the link below.

    http://www.opb.org/programs/artbeat/segments/view/987

11. Toni Maloon November 8th, 2012 1:12 am
    

    I would love to be added please.

12. Woodshed November 8th, 2012 7:46 am
    

    Toni: I couldn’t get your link to work.

13. E November 24th, 2012 2:54 pm
    

    My daughter is studying Music Therapy at OU. she recorded in nashville this summer and figured out pretty quick she needed a ukulele.
    i am totally confused and want to suprise her one for christmas. i would rather purchase something really great vs. a retail version. i am confused. there are so many! can anyone give me a tip or two? here is her sound:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7lPTqT6AVM

14. Evan Binkley December 8th, 2012 2:06 am
    

    Hi I am a Evan Binkley luthier and ukulele designer based in Hong Kong and I’d like to introduce you to my ukuleles: https://www.facebook.com/FishUkulele

15. Quico December 20th, 2012 8:57 am
    

    May I recommend that Kerry Char of Portland, Oregon be added to your list of top Ukulele luthiers.

    I have several of his instruments and he makes high end wonders…exquisite workmanship and easy to work with Kerry.

    http://www.charguitars.com/custom-builds/ukuleles/

16. Manu January 28th, 2013 5:18 am
    

    Hey guys!
    My name is Manu Pozzi, I´m a musician from Argentina and I’m staying here in Oahu until may. I’m also a video maker and I’d like to make a mini video interview to a ukelele luthiers, do you know how I could contact one to ask him/her?
    I was told that Locals and Ka’Ohana Ukuleles would be a good idea, cause I’m looking for hand made ukuleles, not mass produced ones.
    If you could help me I’d thank you a lot!

    Yours,

    Manu

17. Roger February 26th, 2013 3:40 am
    

    Zachary Castro, Ka’Ohana Ukuleles, ohanawoodcraft@msn.com. I recently purchased a six string tenor from him. I could not be more pleased.

18. elbowsanchez March 26th, 2013 9:30 pm
    

    Please add Lymana Ukuleles.

    http://www.lymanaukulele.com/index.html

    How could we not, seeing he created ukuleles for Bill Tapia.

    Aloha!

19. equina May 15th, 2013 3:48 pm
    

    Kindly include Boat Paddle Ukuleles: http://www.boatpaddleukuleles.com

    Jerry just built me the most beautiful and best-sounding ukulele I have ever played.