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Very different in terms of build.. they have different bracing patterns they offer as well. One of the main benefits of custom ukes is...

if you are planning to get a custom build check with the luthier. His build will have more of an impact than opinions here. I have Koa...

Thanks for all the suggestions! We were able to get our fill of all the food trucks, shave ice, açaí and poke bowls, and macadamia nuts...

While swore I was done with any new commissions almost 2 years ago, time passes and I was drawn in by the skill and enthusiasm of Daryl...

Like Rainbow21, I was fortunate to get one of Chuck Moore's wonderful ukes. I got mine on the used market, which also as stated doesn't...

Amazing deal! If I was in my selling phase I would lap this one up!

Long story short, I politely declined to complete the purchase. The luthier did not even reply to my message and he already posted the...

Another great vintage Martin. I used to own this uke which I traded in for another instrument. This sounds amazing as well...

More than ukes there are a lot of local items that are fun to try out. https://saltywahine.com/ Coffee plantations Other local snacks...

When we are talking about the playing qualities of an instrument, that is so personal. I have had experiences over the years with...

I know of a top quality builder whose name was dragged into muck by someone not happy and that fundamentally changed how he went about...

Please don’t. Your actions has direct impact on someone’s livelihood. Give direct feedback.

Your mistake was to not do one at a time, I have made that mistake as well, I now own multiple ukes of the same brand/luthier but...

I don't want to name brands but I have sold ukes which I did not like but the subsequent buyer loved... these include many well known...

If I was you, I would complete the purchase. The other side of the story might be that the luthier was being honest and his/her ukes are...