Mahalo MR1RD Soprano Ukulele - Red

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I believe you have the ability to learn anything you want to. I would love to be be a part of your team and help you find the tools and strategies to support you in making that happen. A trusted brand and maker of ukuleles, Lanikai was founded in 2000 and is distributed by Hohner, a company with an extensive history of producing quality folk instruments such as harmonicas and accordions. Mike Upton, the founder and owner of Kala, actually worked for Hohner prior to starting Kala and was involved in beginning the Lanikai line. Through Hohner, Upton started the Lanikai line and developed ukulele sales in Hawaii, and was the first to do large scale ukulele sales at a moderate price.

What really makes Luna instruments stand out is their fascinating designs. Luna’s signature designs feature unique colors, tattoos, henna designs, exotic woods, symbolic elements, and landscapes from wood patterns to name a few. Reflective of their name, many fretboard inlays feature moon phases, a signature of Luna ukes. The Uku Owl concert ukulele is a popular choice, and the Uku Tattoo Mahogany Concert ukulele is claimed to be the world’s best selling ukulele. Luna offers highly aesthetic, quality instruments for reasonable prices, which has built them an avid fanbase. The “Luna Tribe” is collectively anyone who owns a Luna instrument, and is an active community on social media platforms. From Pearl City, Hawaii Ana’ole is a lesser-known, small scale ukulele brand that creates instruments on par with the top-tier, big-name ukulele makers. Gareth “Bula” Yahiku creates ukuleles in the modern Hawaiian style and specializes in custom and personalized ukuleles. Ana’ole is Hawaiian for unsurpassed, immeasurable, incomparable, or without equal, and these ukuleles definitely stand out. Specializing in custom, handcrafted ukuleles, Mya-Moe is a small business that was founded by luthiers Gordon and Char Mayer. When they retired, Cary Kelly took over as the owner and luthier and opened a shop in Glenview, Illinois near Chicago. Their goal is to build the best ukulele at any price.

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Luna launched in 2005 as an acoustic guitar brand that became popular for its artistic qualities with unique looks and delightful sounds. Luna’s mission statement is “to create authentic instruments designed to inspire the creative spirit. We support musicians of all ages, as well as the songwriting community, by selling quality instruments at an affordable price.” The word Mahalo is Hawaiian for “thank you” or “gratitude”. Started by Kikutani Music in 1999, Mahalo’s mission has been to provide a real music instrument experience at an entry-level price. They have a traditional Hawaiian feel in name and style, however, the company originates in Japan and manufactures their ukuleles in Indonesia. If you are shopping around, the first thing to determine is how much you are planning to spend. Solid wood ukuleles are generally superior to laminate or solid wood tops ukes, but come at a higher price and require more care and maintenance. The age and/or experience level of the player of the instrument may also influence which brand and ukulele are best. For young kids, high durability may be desired, while a professional is going to look for the best sound quality and materials, and even extra “bells and whistles”. Yvonne de Villiers is the visionary designer for Luna, and co-founder. Partnered with Alex Morgan, a freelance designer from the U.K., they design the instruments that are sent to be manufactured in China or Korea, which are then inspected and set up when they return to headquarters in Tampa, Florida. Their instruments are designed with great tonewoods and sound fantastic.

Arguably the most sought after ukulele around, Martin ukuleles are some of the finest ukuleles in the world. Considered a top acoustic guitar maker, C.F. Martin & Co. was established in 1833, however, it was in 1917 that the company published their first ukulele pamphlet announcing its newest instrument. They developed five series categorized as style 0, 1, 2, 3, and 5 (there is no style 4, and there’s no confirmation of what might have happened). Ukulele from this era are considered vintage and can fetch a very high price with collectors. An instrument to inspire beginners of all ages. The Gear4music Ukulele is fun, portable and easy to play. With a quality build to stand the test of time, it will hold your interest throughout hours of play and practice. They offer a broad selection of ukuleles at a good value, including handcrafted models and various koa and mahogany options. You can find ukuleles in solid wood as well as laminate. While known for their cheaper prices, Oscar Schmidt has a good reputation for producing quality instruments. Their brand boasts good action and intonation along with superior tone and volume.

A small, family-owned brand, Leolani means “voice of heaven” and was launched in 2002 in Hawaii by Jenny Liu. Pioneers of the “best imported ukuleles in Hawaii”, they are known for providing quality instruments at affordable prices. While they were previously associated with cheap, highly decorated tourist ukuleles, they have moved on to create more legitimate ukuleles, offering “real” instruments at a budget. In doing so, a string of higher density can be produced without having to increase the string gauge, resulting in a brighter, more powerful sound with greatly improved response across the full range of the fretboard. We offer a wide selection of ukuleles across a range of popular brands, including Fender and Epiphone, who incorporate their classic guitar designs into stylish takes on the compact folk instrument. Other brands like Cordoba specialise in building high-quality ukes, while some series like the Yellow Submarine Ukuleles have a bright, quirky appearance and are ideal for beginners wanting a groovy-looking uke.

A leading acoustic guitar brand, Alvarez also offers some decent ukulele options. You will find there are several guitar makers that have started to make ukuleles in the past few decades. Established in 1965, Alvarez is owned by St. Louis Music, one of the largest distributors of musical instruments and accessories in North America. The name Alvarez started as the company’s Spanish guitar line and then became a brand of its own. Please be aware that Red Series strings are a complex product and should not be treated in the same way as other strings. Tuning Pegs

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Crafted by Master Luthier Eric Devine, DeVine is known as some of the best handmade ukuleles in the world. From the home of the ukulele, DeVine specializes in custom guitars and ukuleles and are known for their unique soundhole placements. Once the strings have been installed on your instrument, they must be stretched very gently by pulling them away from the fretboard in a gentle manner.