![]() Maker of Hawaii's Finest Ukuleles Since 1916
Welcome to Kamaka Hawaii, Inc., makers of Hawaii's finest ukuleles, and the home of
the original Pineapple Ukulele! Kamaka Hawaii was established in 1916 in the Territory
of Hawaii, and is a family-owned and operated business. The Kamaka family has been
dedicated to building skillfully-handcrafted ukuleles for nearly a century. The
A tradition of excellence is the foundation of Kamaka Hawaii's reputation. Kamaka ukuleles are world-renown, and possess a lasting, rich tone that cannot be duplicated. The process of making a Kamaka ukulele is an art that involves design, redesign, and experimentation to produce instruments with outstanding tonal and playing characteristics. Many of the techniques used today have evolved from practices developed by founder Sam Kamaka Sr. This ensures consistency in quality, resulting in ukuleles that are often handed down to future generations and cherished as valued family heirlooms. Kamaka ukuleles begin as rough Hawaiian koa lumber, and are meticulously hand built into exquisite musical instruments enjoyed by ukulele players and audiences across the globe. The Kamaka name is synonymous with superior Hawaiian craftsmanship, and Kamaka ukuleles are world-class instruments enjoyed by everyone from elementary school beginners to professional musicians. |
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