Uke Makers: When the Wood Speaks, Ken Franklin Listens
Franklin's elegant, innovative instruments have garnered attention far beyond the confines of his small Northern California community
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Uke Makers: Little River Ukuleles’ Dave Sigman is Adjusting Well to Island Living
After working in his California ukulele shop for almost 20 years, Little River Instruments' Dave Sigman recently relocated to one of his favorite spots in Hawaii.
Uke Makers: Robert Yates of Hawaiian Ukulele & Guitar Proves ‘Quality Does Not Have to Be Expensive’
Robert Yates is a combination of musician, music educator, luthier, uke manufacturer, and owner of Hawaiian Ukulele & Guitar (aka HUG) on Hawaii's Big Island.
Uke Makers: Jay Lichty is Building Some of the Best Ukes in the World in Rural North Carolina
Luthier Jay Lichty comes from the bluegrass world originally and started out building guitars, but he has also built over 150 highly prized ukes and was asked to join the Ukulele Guild of Hawaii.
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Uke Makers: Oceana Ukuleles are Crafted with the Spirit (and Materials) of Two Continents
BY AARON KEIM | FROM THE WINTER 2020 ISSUE OF UKULELE One of the best features of the modern ukulele movement is that people are taking back the act of making music. Instead of music being mostly a commercial item…