Tom Ziegenspeck of Ziegenspeck Ukulele is a German luthier making some beautiful instruments. Recently he’s been working with Pete Howlett and you can see Howlett’s influence in the Ziegenspeck harp ukulele and E-Uke. You can find out more about Ziegenspeck ukuleles on his website. On Video Tom playing one of his harp ukuleles.
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Francesco Verginelli is an Italian luthier making some beautiful ukuleles, guitars and other instruments under the brand FV Guitars. His instruments are played by a number of Italian ukulelists. Most notably Jontom of Youkulele. You can find out more at his website FVGuitars.com. On Video Claudio Perini plays a tenor. Jontom tests out a Kasha […]
Emerald Synergy Harp Ukulele – Urbanmeister Review Personally, I blame the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, UOGB. After seeing them, my wife made the mistake of buying me a soprano uke. I enjoyed learning what it could do but found the size a tad small. So I bought a concert sized Vox solid, (better but […]
Trevor Usher is a guitar and ukulele maker of 25 years based in Llyn Peninsula, Wales. Links Website Facebook Ukes On Video
Palm Tree Ukuleles is based in Colorado and was set up by Colorado Springs by John & Pam Ramsey. Many of their ukes are inspired by the early ukulele makers such as Kumalae and Dias. You can find out more about them on their website. How long have you been making ukuleles and how did […]
Mike Da Silva started Da Silva Ukuleles in Berkeley, California in 2005. In that time he’s become one of the most respected luthiers around and has built up a very impressive client list that includes John King, James Hill, Pops Bayless and even Warren Buffett. You can take a look at his ukes here but […]
Makapili ukuleles are made by Europe based, American luthier Thomas Macomson. His ukes are all made in solid Acacia and are very popular with those who have bought one such as Wilfried Welti who is a big evangelist for them. Visit the Makapili website. On Video Wilfried Welti plays Bach’s Bouree on his Makapili.
Mark Roberts is a luthier who is keen to push forward the sound of the ukulele. He says, “My instruments are definitely not your traditional ukulele. Every model is selectively design to enhance a new voice for the ukulele with a focus on enhanced playability. The tone of my instruments is more robust with a […]
Makani are a father and son pairing from Japan. They are notable for their incredibly decorative inlays and soundhole carving. The quality of their ukuleles was recognised by the Ukulele Guild of Hawaii in 2008 where they won three of the five awards including best in show and best inlay. As you might guess, these […]
Peter Hurney is a Berkley based luthier who makes characterful ukuleles for characterful musicians such as Tippy Canoe, Uni and Her Ukulele and Craig Robertson. You can check out his ukuleles on his website. Pohaku Review I own two of Peter’s ukuleles. If I could afford them I would own more. The first uke I […]
