Made in Hawaii - Ukulele

ricardofurriel
ricardofurriel Posts: 265
edited June 2011 in Musicians and Gearheads
Heya 10clubbers :)

I'm heading to Hawaii in a few weeks (after Eddie's shows :p) and I'm looking to buy a Uke while I'm there.

I've been playing guitar for 12 years but I'm not an expert.

I'm looking to buy a soprano Uke. I love the sound of it and my GF finds it "so cute!".

What do you think a max budget of $300 can buy me there? Also, where to buy one if someone has experience or knowledge?

Thanks in advance.

Cheers,

Ric
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  • Jokertt14
    Jokertt14 Posts: 2,566
    find out when you get there . the locals will know more then us ! :mrgreen:
  • AzWicker
    AzWicker Posts: 1,162
    Kamaka... The only choice and yes 5/6ths of my family was born on Maui.

    You may have to get a used one, and that is ok. They are great instruments.
    Ed: 2011-07-09 2012-11-04
    PJ: 2011-09-03 2011-09-04
  • ricardofurriel
    ricardofurriel Posts: 265
    AzWicker wrote:
    Kamaka... The only choice and yes 5/6ths of my family was born on Maui.

    You may have to get a used one, and that is ok. They are great instruments.

    How easy it is to find a good used one? And do you think is available in any retailer that sells Kamaka?

    Cheers
    Severed Hand
  • mcveddrment
    mcveddrment Posts: 48
    To go new kamaka 4 string will run you about a thousand, koa top, rosewood neck. 300 may get you a used but go with eddie's. If you can afford a trip to Hawaii and Eddie show, you swing 1000 for the uke. Good luck
  • Jokertt14
    Jokertt14 Posts: 2,566
    $600 and UP - for a new one . <
    sorry that was the suggested retail price !


    just a general Google search:

    http://www.google.com/search?btnG=1&pws ... ere+to+buy
  • ricardofurriel
    ricardofurriel Posts: 265
    Jokertt wrote:
    $600 and UP - for a new one . <
    sorry that was the suggested retail price !


    just a general Google search:

    http://www.google.com/search?btnG=1&pws ... ere+to+buy

    Yeah, I heard of google thank u :P

    Just wanted to get a grip of this Uke business from someone with experience and/or from Hawaii.

    Keep it coming :) I have a few weeks :)

    Cheers
    Severed Hand
  • bluesuedeitzrad
    bluesuedeitzrad Posts: 434
    i saw a used Kamaka on ebay two days ago. 4 string tenor for $500. was purchased originally in December.

    I didnt reply quick enough....
  • Jokertt14
    Jokertt14 Posts: 2,566
    ricardofurriel wrote:
    Jokertt wrote:
    $600 and UP - for a new one . <
    sorry that was the suggested retail price !


    just a general Google search:

    http://www.google.com/search?btnG=1&pws ... ere+to+buy

    Yeah, I heard of google thank u :P

    Just wanted to get a grip of this Uke business from someone with experience and/or from Hawaii.

    Keep it coming :) I have a few weeks :)

    Cheers


    You never know some people have NEVER heard of Google . just making sure !! i mean you do want to waste money on a Ukulele cause your wife thinks its cute
  • ricardofurriel
    ricardofurriel Posts: 265
    I'm starting to think I'll have to buy another brand... I have two great guitars at home and don't have the $$$$ for a good Uke... :(

    Oh well...
    Severed Hand
  • bluesuedeitzrad
    bluesuedeitzrad Posts: 434
    I have a kala that I really enjoy. I think they are based out of california with their ukes made in asia.

    http://www.kalaukulele.com/

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