Tours
Tour Our Factory
For more than 100 years, Kamaka Hawaii has crafted the finest ukulele in the world using time-honored techniques perfected by founder and expert luthier, Sam Kamaka Sr. Join us for a free factory tour to watch our expert crafters and luthiers creating Kamaka ukuleles up close, and learn more about Kamaka Hawaii’s storied history in the islands.
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Every Ukulele Tells a Story
Every Kamaka ukulele begins as a majestic koa tree, tall and quiet, and transforms over time to become a treasured vessel of beauty and sound. A Kamaka ukulele is a reflection of the soul of the tree within and the luthier who works with meticulous care and focus to bring the instrument to life.
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A Treasured Legacy
Since 1916, Kamaka Hawaii has made the finest ukulele in the world. What began as one man’s dream in a small garage in Kaimuki, Oahu, has grown four generations later, into the world renowned leader in handcrafted ukulele, unsurpassed in sound and beauty. Today, Kamaka Hawaii continues to handcraft each and every ukulele at its factory in Honolulu, bringing music, tradition and aloha to music lovers worldwide for more than 100 years.
Milestones – Where It All Began
“If it weren’t for Kamaka ukuleles, I wouldn’t be able to play what I play. Their instruments are sensitive. Kamaka ukuleles respond to everything you do. You’re able to have a tremendous tonal vocabulary. They are made to do that. It pushes me to keep improving my craft.”
— Jake Shimabukuro
“I’m a proud artist who plays Kamaka. The sound that comes out of their ukuleles are magical. I’ve been playing their ukes since the age of five and will continue to do so because of their aloha and high quality instruments.”
— TAIMANE GARDNER
“The quality, craftsmanship, tonality, playability, and their drive to build the best instruments has allowed me to musically express myself in the truest form. I am honored to be a very small part of their musical legacy.”
— Herb ohta, jr.