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Kamaka Hawai‘i, Inc.
4.9 ★★★★★ 65 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in Honolulu, Hawaii
Long-running store offering specially crafted ukuleles, plus weekday tours of their factory.
Plan your visit
- Repairs & setups a repair bench comes up in reviews and the store's own info — call ahead for turnaround, since good techs run a queue
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (808) 531-3165
- Website kamakahawaii.com
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
What's on the wall
“They have a cool showroom display featuring many examples of their vintage ukeleles made over the years.”
“I brought my ukulele for repairs and it will possibly be months to get it back due to a repair backlog so I can't comment on that.”
“Such a great experience to learn about the history of ukuleles, the company’s heritage, and also to see the process of how a Hawaiian uke is made.”
What players say again and again
“The Kamaka ohana was so sweet to meet, knowledgeable and informative as to what they could see would be best for her.”
From the reviews
What a great tour! First, Uncle Fred (the son of the founder) gave us a history of the ukulele and Kamaka. He is an engaging speaker and passionate about his life's work. After that, his son Fred Jr. walked us through the shop from raw Koa to finished ukuleles.
I brought my ukulele for repairs and it will possibly be months to get it back due to a repair backlog so I can't comment on that. While there, we were offered a tour. Mr. Fred Kamaka, at 93, presented a lively history of ukulele and the Kamaka brand (in it's 102nd year!).
This is a must for ukulele players that having or eventually buying a high-end made in Hawaii ukulele. This factory has been at this location for over a hundred years with a proud legacy and continues to be a family operation. The tour included an introduction to the history of the ukulele in Hawaii.
The tour of Kamala’s factory was amazing! Such a great experience to learn about the history of ukuleles, the company’s heritage, and also to see the process of how a Hawaiian uke is made. It’s a great activity for anybody, including those who aren’t ukulele players themselves.
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