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luthierpartsUKE.shtml | Updated: 07-May-2009 - 13:12
The Luthier parts page of the jazz guitar section has lots of information on parts, wood and such that is very helpful resource for Uke builders.
Gilbert Tuners
Phone and fax: (650) 364-6677
Grizzley Industrial, Inc.
Order Phone Number: 1-800-523-4777
Customer Service Phone Number: 1-570-546-9663
Showrooms: 1203 Lycoming Mall Circle, Muncy, PA 17756
1821
Valencia St., Bellingham, WA 98226
Corner of Battlefield & Kansas
Expressway in Springfield, Missouri
Founded in 1983 by S. Balolia, Grizzly Industrial is a national retail, mail order and Internet company in the U.S.A. providing high quality woodworking and metalworking machinery and accessories.
Tools, Wood, Parts, Kits...
Pronounced “U-KU-LELE” (“OOO-KU-LELE” by Hawaiians), these tiny “guitars” originated in Hawaii and became very popular on the mainland after the fifties. Our Ukulele kits feature Mahogany parts and make a great instrument. The 4 nylon strings make it easy to play and a wonderful starter “guitar” for that youngster, or adult.
More information available on listing's web site.
We are a school for the teaching of Ukulele making to those who have both the interest and desire to build handmade 'ukuleles.
While learning how to build a ukulele, Hana Lima's purpose is to give you a true awareness and understanding of the procedures and phases involved in ukulele making. Students will construct their own ukulele with step-by-step instruction in a complete workshop environment.
Hana Lima 'Ia is a gathering place for the exchange of ideas and the teaching of methods to promote the art and craftsmanship of ukulele building.... island style.
Plans for Soprano, Concert, Tenor and Baritones Ukes are available thru their online store.
Hana Lima also has an ‘Ukulele construction manual available from right here on CurtSheller.com.
Hana Lima 'Ia 'Ukulele Construction Manual
Festival & Show Sales Only
Photo journal and notes during the Hana Lima 'Ia 'Ukulele Buildin Class
More information available on listing's web site.
Kanile’a ‘Ukulele
46-216 Kahuhipa Street #3
Kaneohe, Hawaii 96744
U.S. toll free number: 1-866-334-2868
Office number: 1-808-234-2868
Fax number: 1-808-234-2868
Tiki King's Ukulele: Brand name database: Kanile_a
Kanile’a ‘Ukulele is owned by Joseph and Kristen Souza. Both of them are looking forward to having the opportunity to serve you. They would like to share a little about themselves and the bringing forth of Kanile'a 'Ukulele.
Joe and Kristen were both born and raised in Kailua on the island of O'ahu. Joe is the youngest of eight, and Kristen is an only child. Kristen’s background is in customer sales and accounting. For Joe, the 'ukulele has always been part of his life. He can recall, from a very young age, going to family parties and everyone sitting in a circle and jamming Hawaiian music on their 'ukuleles and guitars. "In elementary school is when I first got exposed to the 'ukulele. It was a requirement for music. Hawaiian language class in High school is when I really started showing serious interest in the 'ukulele, although, it wasn’t until after I graduated that the 'ukulele started to influence my life."
"'Ukulele playing became very natural. Once I got good, everything started to open for me. In 1990, I was given the chance to apprentice under a master luthier. His name is Peter Burmudez, or "Uncle Pete" as I affectionately call him. I was only twenty, and didn’t know the true significance of what I was getting into."
In 1997 Joe was invited to the island of Kaua'i for a Hawaiian falsetto contest titled "Na Himeni Ki'eki'e", which means “from majestic heights a hymn". The competition was very stiff. Therefore, when the winners were announced, Joe was very surprised to hear that he had taken top honors in the amateur division. What a highlight in his life! "Next to my wedding day, that has to be the most exciting day of my life."
Through all of this, Joe was still building 'ukuleles. On January 11, 1998 he was married to his lovely wife Kristen "baby blue" Slavish. They decided not too long after purchasing their house that they would finally set up their 'ukulele shop. It was then that Kanile'a 'Ukulele was born, along with "their three sons". (Chuckle)
"It has been over fifteen years since I first started sweeping the sawdust from Uncle Pete's shop floor. Wow, how time flies! He and I still share information, constantly improving our craft."
Joe says he has a hard time accepting Uncle Pete's admiration when he says; "now you are the master". Joe just laughs and continues his duties.
Just another incredible accomplishment, Joseph Souza “Master Luthier".
More information available on listing's web site.
Tiki King's Ukulele: Brand name database: Mayes
John has a series of instructional DVDs on topics such as:
Also available a DVD of interest to ukulele fans and builders: Cigar Box Ukulele DVD
O Kona Ukuleles & Guitars
77-6379 Kenika Pl.
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740
808-334-0525 Business
808-334-1305 Home
Tiki King's Ukulele: Brand name database: O_Kona
Nice page on the woods of Hawaii.
O Kona Ukuleles & Guitars offers an extensive 10 week course with classes held on Saturdays that last for 4 hours. All material is provided to allow the student to build a professional quality 4 string tenor ukulele. Options are available for different types of instruments as well as numbers of keys and tonewood for the top.
More information available on listing's web site.
Pegasus Guitars & Ukuleles
Bob Gleason/ Pegasus Guitars & Ukuleles
P.O.Box 160
Kurtistown, HI 96760
Phone/Fax (808)966-6323
Ukulele Puapua
Morea Corporation
2490 Kalakaua Ave #19B
Honolulu Hawaii 96815
TEL: 808-924-2266
FAX: 808-924-3377
STORE: Pacific Beach Hotel 1F
2490 Kalakaua Ave #19B
Honolulu Hawaii 96815
Tel. (808)924-2266
Fax. (808)924-3377
Ukulele Puapua sells Do-It-Yourself Ukulele Kit from G-String Ukulele Co.
Here are the available Uke plans:
They are currently filming a video on Ukulele consruction.
A Cam Clamp plan is available.
More information available on listing's web site.
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