Ukulele Stores

josuegroundhog · Jul 21, 2009

Great Idea!

Here is one in North Carolina. I haven't been and have no affiliation with them but I know they exist.

North Carolina Ukulele Academy
203 RACINE DRIVE, SUITE 205 • WILMINGTON, NC 28403 • (910) 538-3419
http://www.alohau.com/

bbycrts · Jul 21, 2009

Portland, Oregon:

Artichoke Music:

3130 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd.
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 232-8845
www.artichokemusic.com

Fleas, Flukes, Koaloha - probably more

Pioneer Music

6000 SE Stark
Portland OR 97215
Voice: (503) 224-4047
www.pioneermusicco.com

Mya Moe, vintage Martins, others

ricdoug · Jul 21, 2009

Did I miss Music Guy Mike's store in Hawaii? I don't know the physical location of his business, but he certainly sells ukuleles! Thanks for making the Uke Shop thread. That will answer a lot of questions for a lot of people. Ric

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Kanaka916 · Jul 21, 2009

Yea, I have all of MGM's info, jsut forgot to put it in . . . btw, store listing is located here. As the store names are added, the listing will be updated. Mahaloz to all!

dnewton2 · Jul 21, 2009

Virginia

Action Music
6501 N. 29th Street
Arlington, VA 22213
703.534.4801
http://www.actionguitar.com/

Note: Have several Maholo ukes, a couple Kanilea, a Martin and a Gretsch. Had a National Reso.

Melodee Music
46077 Lake Center Plaza
Sterling, VA 20165
(703) 450-4667
http://www.melodeemusic.com/

Note: Also a Leesburg location, Have Fender, Kala, Martin S-O, Mahalo, and (as of 7-21-09) Stagg Electric ukes.

There are some GCs but they really don't offer that much. I read about a place in MD but haven't been there yet, when I go I will post some info.

Kanaka916 · Jul 21, 2009

Listing updated.

Lori · Jul 21, 2009

kiduke310 said:
This might serve as a sort of traveler's guide if enough people post things on it.

Simple task: give fellow UU members information on Ukulele stores in different cities.

As for me

I live in the El Segundo/Manhattan Beach area.

In El Segundo there's Kahanamoku's Swimboat (On Standard and Grand across the street from Cold Stones) If you go inside, tell the owner Mark that Daniel sent you.

Other than that the only other uke store I've been in is Dietez Bros
240 S. Sepulveda
Manhattan Beach CA, 90266
310-379-6799

it has a bigger selection but is a bit more pricey. but their 40% off sale is killer.

so I ask all of you, whether you live in Hawaii or Ohio, Alabama or Alaska, to let everyone know where YOU buy YOUR ukes.

shakalohana!

Thanks for some new ones!

Check out the stores of this thread: http://www.ukuleleunderground.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4164
–Lori

Kanaka916 · Jul 21, 2009

Lori, thanks for the thread. I knew there was one for SoCal, my brain is probably mush right now.

kiduke310 · Jul 21, 2009

Kanaka916 said:
Lori, thanks for the thread. I knew there was one for SoCal, my brain is probably mush right now.

Kanaka,

thanks so much for taking the time to try and sort out this mess of an idea!

i'm astounded this many people think its a good idea.

Ahnko Honu · Jul 21, 2009

Kanaka916 said:
Listing updated.

Just an FYI you have Scotty's Music in Kalaheo, Hawaii as (Big Island) but Kalaheo is on Kaua'i.

ritzer012 · Jul 21, 2009

josuegroundhog said:
Great Idea!

Here is one in North Carolina. I haven't been and have no affiliation with them but I know they exist.

North Carolina Ukulele Academy
203 RACINE DRIVE, SUITE 205 • WILMINGTON, NC 28403 • (910) 538-3419
http://www.alohau.com/

i bought both of my ukes from kent at ukulele academy, a koaloha soprano and a flea. he has a small, one room setup but has at least 50 ukes displayed at a time it's kind of incredible. good service and good product. he also has classes, jams, performances on his stage...cool place if you're in the neighborhood!

Ahnko Honu · Jul 21, 2009

Kailua, Hawaii has

Coconut Grove Music
418 Kuulei Road, Kailua, Hawaii 96734
| (808) 262-9977 | FAX (808) 263-7052 | email:cgmusic@lava.net
http://www.coconutgrovemusic.com/

Waimanalo, Hawaii has

Honolulu Nuts & Ukulele Co
41-1537 Kalanianaole Hwy - Waimanalo HI, 96795 - Phone: 808-259-7880
http://www.besthawaiianukulele.com/

1014 · Jul 22, 2009

I did a trek around the SF South Bay Area (+1 SF shop and nothing in the East Bay in this thread here. When I'm not lazy I'll throw up some specific addresses.

UKISOCIETY · Jul 22, 2009

UKISOCIETY said:
When in Louisville, visit:

Guitar Emporium
1610 Bardstown Rd
Louisville, KY 40205-1210
(502) 459-4153
http://www.guitar-emporium.com/cgi-bin/quickdb.cgi?searchstring=u

Notes: GE usually has a Flea or Fluke or two in stock. Also the basic Mahalo ukes and sometimes a vintage uke. EDIT: They have a Fender in there too. $150. I played it. Didn't like it a bit.

Steilberg String Instruments
4029 Bardstown Rd.
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 491-2337
http://www.stringinstruments.com/

Notes: They've recently started carrying Makai ukes, which include a couple of Koa models. They also have a handful of Oscar Schmidt ukes. I go there because they have beautiful Taylor and Breedlove guitars and Breedlove mandolins.

I'm adding one after stopping by this store:

Name: Bizianes Music Mart
Street: 2317 Bardstown Road
Louisville, ky 40205-2120
Phone: (502) 459-4686

Notes: Currently he has one soprano Aria uke in stock (which was a nice player), but the owner told me he has started working with Lanikai. They're sending a "Hang 10" surf display that will include 10 Lanikai ukes (including a cut-out). Sour note: the owner is a smoking fiend. I couldn't stay in there very long because my asthma was getting bad. No web site.

haole · Jul 22, 2009

Coolest music store I've seen in AZ:

The Folk Shop
2525 N. Campbell Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85719
520-881-7147
http://www.thefolkshop.com/

Every strange instrument you can imagine! As far as ukes go, they carry Flukes/Fleas, Ohana, Vineyard, and vintage ukes from Harmony, Gretsch, and even some old Hawaiian makers. They don't have uke strings on display, but if you ask, they have D'Addario Pro Arté as well as Aquilas and a few others.

RevWill · Jul 22, 2009

Music Folk

8015 Big Bend Blvd ·
Webster Groves, MO
(St. Louis)
(314) 961-2838

www.musicfolk.com

Carry Flukes, Fleas as well as a limited selection of new and vintage ukes.

Kanaka916 · Jul 22, 2009

Listing Updated . . . Thanks!

salukulady · Jul 22, 2009

Here's a so cal thread
http://www.ukuleleunderground.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4164

Kanaka916 · Jul 22, 2009

Lori previously directed me to that thread . . .

Kanaka916 · Jul 22, 2009

Ahnko Honu said:
Just an FYI you have Scotty's Music in Kalaheo, Hawaii as (Big Island) but Kalaheo is on Kaua'i.

I wen fix 'um. I dunno what I was tinkin!

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