Augustino & Donna LoPrinzi

Those who are lucky enough to own a LoPrinzi know — it’s that almost indescribable element found in only the finest instruments. Perhaps it’s the luthier’s skill in releasing the heart-sound of the tone wood. It may be the result of decades of old-world skills, honed to the highest level of craftsmanship combined with art. It could be the care and full attention given to each instrument being created, no matter if it’s a fine guitar or ukulele.

All LoPrinzi instruments are handmade with you in mind. If you don't see exactly what you're looking for here, let us know. We'll special order the perfect ukulele for you!

Kerry Char

The “Char Philosophy” - We are in a "Golden Age" of Ukulele building.

There are better Ukes being made today than at any other time in the history of the instrument. Today, Ukes are being used in everything from jazz to rock. To keep up with the needs of these new players, luthiers are having to push the limits of this humble little instrument with wonderful results. Spruce tops, cutaways, 6 strings, 8 strings, alternative woods; there are so many new things people are trying. It is very exciting! That openness to try something new is a common quality I have found among the Ukulele community and that's what makes building these things a lot of fun.

Models :

There are four basic sizes of uke: soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone, as well as two sizes of "pineapple". The base price for all models is $1500.

Wood :　

I have a wide array of woods to choose from, if you so desire. Choose rosewoods from Brazil and India, Koa from the Hawaiian Islands, mahogany from Africa and Honduras, various spruces: European, Sitka, Engelman, and Western Red Cedar and more.

Koa full curl	$250.00 USD
Mahogany full curl	$200.00 USD
Mango	No extra charge

Options :

We have listed most of the common options that customers ask for. If there is anything special you're interested in, just ask.

Cut Away	$250
6 string	$150
8 string	$200
Pick-ups	$50 installation plus cost of pick-up
Geared tuners	$80
Gotoh	$25
Wood bindings	$75
Martin 5K Style	$500
Old style rope binding	$500

Kanile’a

Kanile'a Ukulele specializes in standard to professional level musical instruments. All of their ukuleles are built in Hawaii using the highest grade, well-seasoned tone woods. Master Luthier Joseph Souza has assembled a wonderful team of artisans to insure each instrument is meticulously assembled and scaled to have a perfect intonation. Kanile'a Ukulele is well known for their easy playability and beautiful tones that are second to none.

Our mission is to "Spread Aloha through music".

Kanile'a means "joyful sound". Experience for yourself this joyful sound that is a reflection of these Hawaiian Islands that we call home.

Every Kanile'a 'Ukulele built carries with it, the knowledge and precision of master-builder Joseph Souza. We offer both pre-designed and design your own instruments. By utilizing any of their pre-designed "K" models as a template and choosing your Accessories, you can personalize your new instrument. Note that Koa and other exotic woods are so diverse in color and grain; each instrument has its own uniqueness. With that in mind, you can truly own a one of a kind masterpiece. Let us help you “build” your Kanile’a ukulele! Please visit our English website for pictures and pricing information- (link is not ready yet) .

Kanile’a ukuleles start at :

• $585 for a soprano
• $695 Concert
• $750 Super Concert
• $850 Tenor
• $920 Super Tenor

Please visit our English website for pictures and pricing information.

Most recently, Kanile’a has designed a new uke with an amazing new bracing system. It is the SoundMonster. For more information, please visit http://ukeladymusic.com/kanileaukulele.html

We offer a 10% discount off of the suggested retail price on all Kanile’s ukes.

KoAloha

KoAloha Ukulele is proud to be regarded as one of the premier ukulele builders. Their reputation for sound and quality are the result of the continuous pursuit of perfection. Each ukulele is meticulously and lovingly crafted by hand in Hawaii.

All standard KoAloha ukuleles feature :

• All Hawaiian Koa Body
• Hand Shaped Sapele Neck
• Ebony Fretboard and Bridge
• TUSQ(tm) Nut and Saddle
• Single Piece Soundboard (Front and Back)
• Fretboard Inlay Dots made of Abalone
• KoAloha's Patented "Musubi" Soundhole

Please visit our English website for more pictures and information on KoAloha ukuleles - http://www.ukeladymusic.com/koaloha-ukes1.html and http://www.ukeladymusic.com/koaloha-ukes2.html

We offer a 10% discount on standard KoAloha ukuleles.

Mike DaSilva

Mike tells us “Making each ukulele is a unique experience. The variety of designs, sizes, woods and techniques afford an infinite welcome variety to my work day.

I celebrate the wonder of wood everyday. I like to think about that koa tree that grew sometime in the 1800's that contributed the tops, backs and sides of my 1930's Martin 3K. And my last name means "Of the Forest".

DaSilva Ukulele Standard Features ：

• Book-matched 2-piece top and back with matching sides
• Hand-shaped, quartersawn Honduras mahogany neck
Ebony or rosewood fretboard
• 15 fret minimum, extended fretboard
• Fret position markers at 3,5,7,10 and 12 fret positions
• Matching side fret position marker dots.
• Grover 4B (black) or 4W (white) friction tuners
• Hand-rubbed nitro-cellulose lacquer finish

Wood ：

I have successfully built great sounding ukuleles with a variety of woods. Koa and mahogany are popular choices. I only use the highest quality, quarter sawn tone woods for instrument tops, backs, sides and necks. For Koa instruments, I generally use a 3A or better grade. And wood upgrades are definitely available.

Honduras mahogany, various rosewoods, ziricote, primavera, mango, fiddleback and quilted maple and other exotic woods.

Sitka and Englemann spruce, various cedars, salvage fir and salvage redwood is available for especially good sounding tops. We can email photos of specific wood sets for your approval as part of the custom instrument ordering process.

Base prices ：

Pricing is calculated on a base price for each body size and style plus charges for upgrades in wood and decorative elements.

Size	Body Style
Soprano	Martin
Concert	Martin
Tenor	Martin
Baritone	Martin
Soprano	Pineapple
Concert	Pineapple
Tenor	Pineapple (same size body as concert)

Options ：

Decorative upgrades are priced according to the following guidelines. These are only guidelines, quotes will be provided for specific instruments. Price ranges reflect size and design variations.

Options	Typical Price Range
Wood upgrade to master grade top, back and sides	$50.00-$100.00
Plastic binding  and purfling on top, back and sound-hole rosette	$50.00-$100.00
Wood binding and purfling on top, back and sound-hole rosette	$100.00-$150.00
Abalone rosette and top purfling.	$100.00-$150.00
Simple peghead inlay (abalone, mother-of-pearl, wood, etc.)	$25.00-$100.00
Decorative or pin bridge	$25.00-$50.00
Radiused fingerboard	$50.00-$100.00
Peghed brand 4:1 geared tuners (4-string)	$100.00
B-Band under-saddle transducer and active pre-amp (various models available)	$120.00-$250.00
French polish shellac finish	$100.00-$150.00

Ron Saul

Specializing in Concert size ukuleles, Ron creates Ukuleles that are wonderful high-end instruments. His company motto is that "everything else is just a toy" and they mean it. One has only to look at a Saul Ukulele to see the fine craftsmanship and the tone is wonderful. They seem closer to a classical guitar than a Ukulele!

One of the things that make Saul's ukes so popular is the exotic woods he uses: Oregon myrtle, Honduras mahogany, Brazilian rosewood. The instruments start at $850 and go up to $3,000 for the Brazilian rosewood with ebony trim and pearl inlay. Saul laid in a supply of the rosewood before it became unavailable due to rainforest depletion which accounts for the price but he thinks the Honduras mahogany offers the best tone.

Because Saul believes a stringed instrument sounds better if it's played and because he says it helps relieve stressed glue joints he strums each string on his instrument one million times before selling it.

If you prefer to custom order a Saul Uke, we can obtain a totally custom Saul very quickly.

All R.L. Saul Ukuleles feature :

• Cedar or Spruce top
• Rosewood or Ebony bridge and fretboard
• Tortoise or Ivoroid binding
• Brazilian Rosewood headstock veneer
• 4:1 planetary geared tuners
• 15 5/16" scale
• 5 1/4" upper bout
• 7 1/2" lower bout
• 2 1/4" - 2 7/8" body depth
• 1 1/8" string spacing at nut
• 1 11/16" string spacing at saddle
• 18 Frets, radiused fretboard
• Ply case

Tonewood options include :

• Koa
• Mahogany
• Indian Rosewood
• Brazilian Rosewood
• Figured Maple
• Black Walnut

William King

On rare occasions we are privileged to a William King ukulele available for sale!

William’s notes – “I am a 21st century artisan. My craft is musical instrument building. May the spirit of enchantment ennoble my work.”

“Each year I build a small number of handmade ukuleles from the finest woods using techniques learned through years of experience as a luthier, with a focus on tone, playability and beauty. I apply the same level of attention to detail and quality of materials used in my classical guitars and other instruments to my ukuleles. All instruments are signed and dated on the builder's label.”

William specializes in tenor ukuleles but builds all sizes. Tenor prices begin at $1950.

William builds fine lightweight instruments for discriminating players and collectors and they must not be subjected to extremes of temperature or humidity. Current orders are being delivered within 4-6 months but this could change at any time. Some options are subject to availability and may be temporarily unavailable.

Cases are available for all instruments. Prices range from $45 to $500 depending on selection.

Moderate price quality ukuleles are available from our English website – www.UkeLadyMusic.com