Ko'olau Guitar and 'Ukulele Company is a custom shop with over 30 years of providing high quality, made to order instruments.

Artistic craftsmanship is combined with professional playability. In Hawaiian this is defined as "hana no'eau" as each piece becomes ...... a work of art, and a gifted heirloom for many generations.

All materials are of the finest quality, all solid wood construction, meticulously quartersawn for tone and longevity. Inlay, bindings, and purflings are all solid and natural materials.

The most recognized professional 'ukulele artists play Ko'olau, including Lyle Ritz, Abe Lagrimas, Benny Chong, Aaron Mahi, Anuhea, Bruno Mars, Craig Brandau, Ernie Cruz, Jimmy Buffett, Kimo Hussey, Kelly Slater, Led Kaapana, Mike Keale, Roy Sakuma, and many others.

The 'ukulele has become popular throughout the world in the various genres of jazz, folk, country, rock, and of course, Hawaiian music.

Ko'olau Guitar and 'Ukulele is located in the town of Wahiawa, in the central highland area of the island of Oahu, approximately 15 minutes from the North Shore, and 45 minutes from Honolulu. 

See the menu bar for Location, Shop tour, Instrument Models and photos, Woods (with descriptions of the many different woods used), and read about the History of the 'ukulele and its interesting migration to the Hawaiian Islands.

         The 'Ukulele Buying Guide
 

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