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Ukuleles and Luthiers (listed alphabetically):
"FLUKE" ukulele - Made in USA, these are also triangular in shape, but slightly different from the Doane Style. Wonderful to play, great sound, easy to carry around. Excellent as an alternative to the standard ukulele!
G STRING UKULELES - Located in Halawa Valley on Oahu, GString Ukulele continues to build instruments at a high degree of excellence at competitive prices. Hawaiian hand-crafted quality and sound! Check out the custom "Signature series"
KAMAKA UKULELE - The only early Hawiian ukulele manufacturer still in business! One of the most respected name in Hawaiian ukuleles since 1916.
KALA UKULELE - Kala offers quality, affordable instruments for the Ukulele enthusiast and novice alike.With over 40 models currently offered, there is an instrument to fit everyone's tastes and budget.
KONA "WALKINGBASS" - These unique 3-stringed (Slack Key) or 4-stringed (Standard) electric "stick" basses are priced right for your Uke program. Great for beginners! You must check these bases out!
MYAMOE - Offers professional-grade custom ukuleles in a variety of models from stunning imported & domestic hardwoods. Based in Washington State, U.S.A., the company prides themselves in producing instruments with everything that the serious musician should demand, but features that are even more important to the beginner & intermediate player.
ROAD TOAD UKULELES - Custom ukuleles by "Owen" Keoholaumakani Holt, Jr. since 1998. Very unique designs and specialty woods are the signature of Owen's instruments. He also specializes in the Bufo Bass Ukuleles which were the basis of the "U-Bass" produced by Kala Ukuleles.
Retail Stores and Supplies (listed alphabetically):
EMPIRE MUSIC - BC's largest supplier of music equipment, instruments, and teacher resources for your classroom needs. Empire Music has been supplying ukuleles and ukulele related parts and materials for your school programs for many years. A U.S. Catalogue is also available.
FUNCTIONAL ACCESSORIES - "Spice up" your uke with a rainbow of colours! This Canadian site offers accessories that make your ukulele fun with coloured (Aquila Silkgut) strings from Aurora Strings, and also an assortment of fun novelty picks. Great for your classroom needs!
MUSIC PLANT - Located in Campbell River, B.C., the Music Plant offers a wide selection of music instruments and accessories for upper Vancouver Island. A comprehensive selection of ukuleles - Kala, Lanikai, Makala, Fender, Oscar Schmidt. Supporting the music programs in schools on N. Vancouver Island for over 30 years.
SHOULD YOU CHOOSE A TOY UKULELE OR A REAL UKULELE? - An article by Jennifer Hughes that offers some sage advice to parents considering purchasing that first ukulele for their child. Jennifer is a blogger for www.knowyourinstrument.com and has written on numerous topics about ukuleles.
SOUTHERN UKULELE STORE (U.K.) - Located in Bournemouth, England, the "Southern Ukulele Store" offers a very large selection of quality ukuleles made in Europe, to high-end Hawaiian ukes. If you are visiting the U.K. or looking for something different in a name-brand ukulele, please be sure to check out their inventory of fine instruments.
TAPESTRY MUSIC - With three locations in BC to serve you: White Rock, BC., Vancouver, BC., and Victoria, BC. The retail locations offer band and orchestra instruments as well as drums, guitars, keyboards and electric pianos. The walls are lined with instruments — guitars of all sizes and colours, ukuleles, saxophones and drum sets. If you are in Victoria, this is the "go to" outlet for ukuleles and ukulele supplies.
TOM LEE MUSIC - Tom Lee Music has 8 store locations on the lower mainland and Vancouver Island. They carry a large range of quality ukuleles from entry level to intermediate priced instruments. Please check their website for up-to-date inventory amd pricing.
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