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Our annual meetings for my work are taking us to Maui this year. Where are the good uke stores?
I would like to know as well!Our annual meetings for my work are taking us to Maui this year. Where are the good uke stores?
Hi. I went to Maui a few years ago and did a bit of uke shopping while I was there. I found 3 places worth checking out. They are Kula Gold, Mele Ukuleles, and Bounty Music. The links are below.
http://www.ukulelesinlahainahi.com/ukuleles/
https://www.bountymusic.com/
https://meleukulele.com/
The Slack Key Show is usually worth a look. Peter DeAquino is a great Hawaiian style uke player who co-hosts the show.
My buddy Max Angel works at Lahaina Music. Fun, enthusiastic guy who jams all the classics.
If you happen to be going in June, there's the Kahumoku Workshop. Best uke week around. James Hill will be there this year.
Two other places to consider
Lahaina Music
910 Honoapiilani Hwy
Lahaina
808-661-7625
KP Ukulele
458 A Front Street
Lahaina
808-667-0759
They're good budget-level pro ukes. Lots of guys use them when a Kamaka is out of their price range. I never found them to be very vibrant in the sound department, but they're well built and easy to play. The shop is great. Worth a stop. FWIW, I think only some of their highest-end ukes are made in Hawai'i.
That's roughly my assessment. I ended up buying a Mele because I couldn't afford a K brand. I preferred the sound of Meles over Ponos and the looks over Opios, which are both in the same price bracket.