Kamaka Ukulele on Kama'aina Backroads

We just visited the most prolific purveyor of na ukulele, that's Kamaka Ukulele, located in Oahu's rapidly-changing Kaka'ako district. Since 1917, this family-run outfit has provided the quality standard in the world of ukulele; the list of luminaries committed to the Kamaka brand is long and rich - from Auntie Genoa Keawe, Bradda Iz, and Troy Fernandez, to the international sensation known as Jake Shimabukuro. They're ALL Kamaka loyalists.
We met Chris Kamaka - son of Sam Jr., grandson of company founder Samuel, and member of the award-winning Hawaiian music group Ho'okena. Chris gave us a fascinating tour of their facility, and teased us with their recently produced "Jake" ukulele, an instrument created in partnership with Sony recording artist Jake Shimabukuro and manufactured on a limited basis. According to Chris, only 5,000 were produced, and every one was sold before they were finished (to the tune of $5,000 each).
For those of us who didn't have the good fortune of purchasing one of those 5,000 special Jake models, Chris does a show & tell, then plays what is considered the theme of love, "Ahi Wela."
So sweet! Watch the full segment soon on Kama'aina Backroads.

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[kenika411]

What's the title of the song he just sang?

Very nice song.

[frombigisland]

Ahi Wela

[hawaii8]

hey brah i jus recently bought a kamaka out here at 1 da retailers in caliu...

but my wood brah was nuthin like the 1 on urs....

[frombigisland]

Thanks for the note! Yeah, Kamaka's "Jake" uke isn't their average model. They beautiful, with only the best koa wood. It captures the light and seems to reflect it in a glowing effect... nice, eh.

Aloha,

KBR

[KamakaTexas]

Darn, I want one of those ukus!

[gblan]

Wow, great voice!

[DMANANI]

What model is this ? how much does is cost ? Thanks

[DMANANI]

What's the exact model and where can buy one from ? also how much will it cost ? Thanks

[DMANANI]

Hi What scale is this Ukkulele ? how does of this quality cost ? and where can i order it from ? Thanks

Danny

[hepgeoff]

Very nice voice! Love the Kamaka, too.

[KLYFT2]

kamaka ou ukulélé c'est trop dle baille !!!!!!!

[asalistics]

ya just ask your uncle to give you one,

[keoniaka]

yeah... but pierce brosnon couldnt play ukulele to save his life!!! lol