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PT-TBW
"What a display of excellent craftsmanship and uniqueness. This Tasmanian Blackwood plays so beautifully with crispness and resonating tones. The Ebony and Abalone inlay around the sound hole, top & bottom, headstock and binding add to the beauty. I am enjoying the Contoured Bevel Edge as it makes it so comfortable to play."
- Terri D.
PC-OCTO
"I got to glimpse some gorgeous custom Ohanas at earlier festivals and couldn’t wait to be able to order my own once the shop opened. Chris and Louis were great to work with and made planning, ordering, and pickup easy. I appreciated the progress check-ins and updates with pictures. And Brad’s skills and creativity as the luthier are fantastic! I’m so happy with my custom Ohana!"
- Janene D.
PT-POPPY
"When I started my search for a new ukulele I hadn’t considered a custom instrument until I saw a demonstration of an Ohana custom ukulele. After discussing options with the Ohana team I decided on a design that honored my California heritage. I grew up near the Giant Sequoia redwood groves of the Sierra and the vast agricultural region of the San Joaquin Valley so I selected for the primary woods California redwood burl and California black walnut. To complete the California theme I requested California poppies on the fret board. The instrument turned out exactly as I had envisioned and it’s a true pleasure to play!"
- Todd C.
DPTK-0
"I recently purchased this gorgeous custom made pineapple ukulele from Ohana and I can’t describe how beautiful and how magnificent the sounds resonates. The craftsmanship is second to none!"
- Matthew L.
DTK-2
"After chatting with Louis and Chris about my desire to own an Ohana custom tenor, I landed on the DTK-2. It had been a dream of mine to own a deluxe Hawaiian koa ukulele - and now I do! It looks and sounds phenomenal. Thank you to the fabulous Brad for crafting my new baby with elegance and attention to detail."
- Paul H.
PT-Live Edge
"This Live Edge tenor is one of the latest super cool ukuleles from Brad, Ohana's Custom luthier. The fretboard is insane the way it blends into the body and around the live edge. The claro walnut and burled redwood are killer, the handmade kerfing is super cool. The sound hole has a nose of a thick smokey campfire (if you smell the hole). It feels great to play, comfortable and smooth. The sound is smooth and clear, the low-G is centered over the off-center live edge to give it great low end. This tenor is a beautiful instrument. Thank you Ohana!"
- Larz M.
PT-Bubble
"My custom Ohana ukulele is more than just an instrument — it has become a piece of my heart. The bubbles design is playful and joyful, just like the music I love to share when I perform as Tiny Bubbles Ukulele. It’s a beautiful nod to my love of sparkling wine and a tribute to my grandmother, whose favorite song was Tiny Bubbles. Every time I play it, I feel connected to her and to the spirit of celebration that music brings. I’m honored and proud to share this beautiful masterpiece with the world."
- Gia W.
DTK-1
"I couldn't believe it when my gorgeous Ohana DTK-1 custom tenor ukulele arrived - what an absolute beauty! The care and craftsmanship that went into making it are evident everywhere: from the gorgeous Koa wood, right down to the specially-chosen D'Addario strings. And the sound is amazing! I've even gotten compliments on the case!
I'm now the envy of all of my ukulele-playing friends (who knew?). A number have come out of the woodwork since hearing of my new Ohana - and we're planning on organizing a "concert" soon!"
- Richard S.
PT-Piano
"Growing up in St. Louis my musical background is steeped in jazz and blues. I’ve studied the piano since the age of 5 but fell in love equally with the ukulele a few years back. JAZZY is my dream custom ukulele which bridges both instruments and touches on who I am as a musician.
Brad at Ohana took my ideas and crafted them into the reality of a truly beautiful instrument. His sensitivity in working with me, together with his masterful craftsmanship has produced a lovely ukulele made of the finest koa, maple and ebony. Not only is it an amazing piece of art but it plays beautifully and is sonically sweet. It is an artful homage to the piano and a ukulele I will treasure."
- Lisa W.
PT-Drum
"WOW! I don't know if I'm only saying this because it's my custom ukulele but this may very well be the best sounding Ohana I've ever played. I'm glad we went with the redwood/spruce combo. Rarely does an ukulele sound this good literally right out of the box. I played it for about an hour and it's very inspiring to play. I'm now excited to take this instrument on the road and I can't wait to share it with audiences. Aesthetically...it's unique and different, and I feel that it represents who I am in the ukulele community. I hope playing this ukulele will let people see and hear that Ohana can definitely compete in the highly competitive world of custom ukuleles. Thank you all for your support and willingness to work with me."
- Abe L.