Just a few miles above Kailua Kona, is the village of Holualoa. Once the bustling center of the Kona Coast, over the years it has attracted many artists and crafts people. Now famous as the art center of Kona, it has just about everything to offer the many visitors who discover our little piece of paradise.
Among these treasures is the HOLUALOA UKULELE GALLERY. Located at the south end of town, in the old Holualoa post office building, Sam Rosen has created a truly unique setting to display UKULELES created by uke makers from around these Hawai'i islands. Ukuleles and unique gift items are presented in a gallery atmosphere that you will find comfortable and inviting.
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Build your own koa 'ukulele! Here are some of the people who have experienced the pride and joy that comes from creating a beautiful koa 'ukulele with their own hands. You can too!. If you would like to join these happy faces, contact Sam before your next visit to the Big Island. Thanks to Stephen Phillips of Bosshouse Music LLC for the tune "Holualoa 'Ukulele". |
The instruments are created by some of the finest makers on the Big Island, and the inventory is always changing. You are always encouraged to try any of the instruments on display. If you don't know how to play, Sam will show you how easy it is!
Some of the luthiers instruments you will see are:
- Ken Joesting
- Dennis Lake (PO MAHENA)
- Chuck Moore (MO BETTAR UKES)
- Michael L. Smith
- Garret Peters (SOUND OF HAWAII)
- Paul Arrington (POLOLU)
- Sam B Rosen (BECK UKULELES)
- Konabob Stoffer (HAWAII WALKING BASS)
- ...and an occasional vintage KAMAKA or MARTIN
Sam has been teaching ukulele building locally for some time, and now offers a two week workshop for visitors. It's somewhat intense, but good fun and the visitor goes home with an ukulele created with their own hands. Its set up for any skill level, so no woodworking experience necessary. All those that have taken this workshop have been more than excited about what they were able to create and a few have found a new calling.
If you have any question about our ukuleles in stock or about the workshops, you can contact Sam.
Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 4:30 PM.
...or by appointment.
HOLUALOA UKULELE GALLERY
P.O. Box 416
Holualoa, Hawai'i 96725
808/324-4100
koaukulele37@yahoo.com