About Us

Welcome to the Ohana Custom Shop!

I am excited to tell you about our latest project in instrument creation.

Ohana’s mission since its inception in 2006 has always been about bringing great-sounding acoustic instruments to the players.

For many years, we have wanted to have a custom shop where the instruments are fully designed and manufactured at our headquarters in Long Beach, California. Our team handles technical design, artistic creation, tonewood selection and sourcing, and instrument building led by our in-house luthier. This level of expertise and passion for creating the next level of instruments prompted us to launch this project, and all of us at Ohana are thrilled with our new endeavor.

Here you will find several categories of hand-built products. Each OCS instrument is made-to-order over a span of approximately 6 to 8 weeks.

The Standard models offer our signature Custom Shop quality and various wood options, at a surprisingly low price for a custom build.

Next is our Deluxe line, combining top-quality tone woods with unique design features. Each instrument is designed to highlight the chosen woods while elevating their custom details.

Finally, the Premium collection, where unique and sought-after woods are combined with a thematic design which can vary in complexity, visual weight, and material. These are unique instruments that combine the best of sound, quality, and visual presentation into one. From conceptual design to intricate inlay work, these instruments are truly special and timeless.

In the Commission section, you will find a selection of one-of-a-kind and exceptional tone woods we have collected over the years. These are unique sets available in our collection, where you can select and work with our in-house team to develop your ideas and create an instrument that is truly yours.

Every instrument from the OCS is conceptually designed and built in-house at our workshop. The shop, and the design philosophy behind it, is a mix of traditional techniques and tools, combined with modern equipment and innovation. The jigs and molds needed to make the instruments are all custom-designed and built by our luthier specifically for the shop. From laser-cut kerfing and bracing, to CNC-milled necks, fretboards, and bridges, everything is done from scratch.

So come and explore the Ohana Custom Shop, and check back often for more custom instruments we will soon be showcasing. Let us know what your dream instrument is. Together we can brainstorm, design, and experience the journey to make your dream come true.

Louis Wu
Founder