Instrument Manufacture & Luthiers
Cool Ukes
These are some cool, non-traditional or just Simply
cool ukuleles.
Checkout the Archtop page for some cool Jazz
inspired ukes.
23 Dec 2021
Ko'olau Ukuleles - Collector Series
There are a lot of great ukulele builders making some of the finest instruments in the world. And, the Ko'olau Guitar & Ukulele Company makes the best high end ukes that are a work of true worj of art.
These are my go to ukuleles. The Pono Pro Classic series of ukulele amazing - one of the highest, it not the highest quality production ukuleles in the world. — Curt
Black Bear Ukuleles - Theme Ukulele
Black Bear Ukuleles - Theme Ukulele
Black Bear Ukuleles
My name is Duane Heilman, and I am a luthier and owner of Black Bear Guitars and Ukuleles, a one man shop located in Yakima, Washington, in the U.S. I have been designing, building, and repairing stringed instruments since 1991, and creating ukuleles since 1998. My designs and construction techniques have grown out of years of study and observation of vintage and modern ukes. I try to incorporate my own artistic sense into each instrument as well, and sometimes the results can be quite different and full of surprises -- even to me!
Tony Graziano Ukuleles - The Erickenbacker
Tony Graziano is a legendary custom luthier based in Santa Cruz, California, highly revered for handcrafting premium, world-renowned boutique ukuleles. He began building musical instruments in 1969, specialized in ukuleles starting in 1978, and has focused on them almost exclusively since 1995. His masterfully built creations are prized by professional musicians and collectors alike—notable players include entertainer Janet Klein.
Graziano Ukuleles
"Tony Graziano Ukuleles", Tony Graziano has been building musical instruments since 1969 and became interested in the Ukulele in 1978 , and then in 1995, after several years of building both guitars and Ukuleles, Tony began building Ukuleles almost exclusively. Tony likes to think of the ukulele as an instrument of the millennium. Its compact, easy to travel with, and brings joy to all who hear and play them. All Tony Graziano Ukes are built by Tony in his Santa Cruz shop using of the finest woods available.
Ukulele by Joel Eckhaus (Earnest Instruments)
Earnest Musical Instruments
"EARNEST INSTRUMENTS" are created for musicians who require functional, distinctive, high quality tools for making music. These are not your garden variety music store axes, but uncommon musical instruments designed to meet the needs of innovative players looking for something a little different. Rather than build reproductions of standard manufactured items, EARNEST combines time-tested styles and designs to create unique, original instruments with a classic appearance.
Big Bufo Bass Baritone by Owen Holt
Owen Holt is the original creator and builder of the bass ukulele that is licensed for the Kala UBass series of ukuleles.
Road Toad Music
Road Toad Music produces quality handcrafted ukulele and bass instruments. Among the ukulele that Owen makes are a line of "bass" ukes. I played a few at the 2006 New York Ukulele Festival and they are amazing. You can't believe the sound that comes from these. Owen also designed the Kala UBass.
Mele Ukulele Double Neck Tenor
Mele Custom Mahogany Double-Neck Tenor
Mele Ukulele
"Mele Ukulele" builds and sells fine ENTIRELY HAND MADE ukuleles and guitars at incredibly low prices. Our ukuleles feature great tone and playability, top quality Hawaiian koa and other fine SOLID tonewoods, and detailed inlay work. For nearly 20 years, Mele Ukulele continues to offer what can be considered among the best value in instruments today