11-15-2007, 02:35 PM
My current uke is a cheap import that I got off the internet. But it is signed by Herb Ohta, Jr., Daniel Ho and Lyle Ritz (lesser known, but important guy!). Getting Jake Shimabukuro might be a little harder, so I am holding out for Jason Scott Lee. 
Jake's in town by the way. Go see him on Sunday!
There is guy named Chuck Moore who makes gorgeous ukes. He lives in Puna. http://www.moorebettahukes.com/
Pretty house, Chuck! And beautiful ukes. Then over in neighboring Ka'u there is Dennis Lake, who appears to be highly regarded. http://www.konaweb.com/mahina/
Peter, that is amazing that your boy made a uke out of mango wood, and plays it too. Man, you got that killer BBQ and can make ukes, too.
Would like to make it over to Holualoa, too. I love that little town. I dashed through it at about 7:45 a.m. one day. Wanted to squeeze it in before a cruise to Kealakekua Bay. Will give it more time, next time. I need a better uke, although I can never get rid of the one I have.
Jake's in town by the way. Go see him on Sunday!
There is guy named Chuck Moore who makes gorgeous ukes. He lives in Puna. http://www.moorebettahukes.com/
Pretty house, Chuck! And beautiful ukes. Then over in neighboring Ka'u there is Dennis Lake, who appears to be highly regarded. http://www.konaweb.com/mahina/
Peter, that is amazing that your boy made a uke out of mango wood, and plays it too. Man, you got that killer BBQ and can make ukes, too.
Would like to make it over to Holualoa, too. I love that little town. I dashed through it at about 7:45 a.m. one day. Wanted to squeeze it in before a cruise to Kealakekua Bay. Will give it more time, next time. I need a better uke, although I can never get rid of the one I have.