American Idol friends Iam Tongi, Oliver Steele gifted custom ukuleles

[Joyful Uke]

American Idol friends Iam Tongi, Oliver Steele gifted custom ukuleles​

The instruments were made by Kanile'a Ukulele and Laie cultural artist Sam Mangakahia. The ukulele's represent brotherhood.

American Idol friends Iam Tongi, Oliver Steele gifted custom ukuleles

Iam Tongi and his American Idol bestie, Oliver Steele, jammed out together over the Fourth of July holiday with custom, matching ukuleles.

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[TimWilson]

American Idol friends Iam Tongi, Oliver Steele gifted custom ukuleles​

The instruments were made by Kanile'a Ukulele and Laie cultural artist Sam Mangakahia. The ukulele's represent brotherhood.

American Idol friends Iam Tongi, Oliver Steele gifted custom ukuleles

Iam Tongi and his American Idol bestie, Oliver Steele, jammed out together over the Fourth of July holiday with custom, matching ukuleles.

www.kitv.com

Thanks for the video! I was going to post something about this, including a photo of the ukes. Check these out!



I don't need the signatures or the engraved names on the headstock, but wow, I think these are stunning!

 

[Kenn2018]

I'm not a fan of a lot of bling on a uke. However, these two are amazing. Just beautiful. Yet exciting at the same time. So in harmony with the instrument itself. The artwork is awesome.

 

[TimWilson]

I'm not a fan of a lot of bling on a uke. However, these two are amazing. Just beautiful. Yet exciting at the same time. So in harmony with the instrument itself. The artwork is awesome.

Exactly my reaction! Part of me made a little "eek!" sound -- "The best part of the D series is all of that glorious wood under the art!" -- but you know what? That art is ART. It really is.

 

[Mercury59]

Bling and slotted headstocks.

 

[KohanMike]

Here's the video.