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Kamaka Hawaii, Inc., Hawaii's finest 'ukulele makers for four generations, have been dedicated to building skillfully-handcrafted 'ukulele for over a 100 years.

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Such an incredible feeling in this capture. Thank you Mike Murphy for sharing. #MyKamaka (Tag us for a chance to be featured).

Such an incredible feeling in this capture. Thank you Mike Murphy for sharing. #MyKamaka 
(Tag us for a chance to be featured).
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Shortly after the turn of the century, Samuel Kaialiilii Kamaka began crafting Koa wood ukuleles from the basement of his Kaimuki, Hawaii home.

Shortly after the turn of the century, Samuel Kaialiilii Kamaka began crafting Koa wood ukuleles from the basement of his Kaimuki, Hawaii home.
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During the 30s, Sam Sr. introduced his two sons, Samuel Jr. and Frederick, to the craft of ukulele-making, even though the boys were only in elementary school. In 1945, the business was reorganized as "Kamaka and Sons Enterprises."

During the 30s, Sam Sr. introduced his two sons, Samuel Jr. and Frederick, to the craft of ukulele-making, even though the boys were only in elementary school. In 1945, the business was reorganized as "Kamaka and Sons Enterprises."
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In 1968 Kamaka and Sons incorporated and then became "Kamaka Hawaii, Inc." After retiring from the Army in 1972, Fred Sr. joined the business as its general manager. Along the way, Sam Jr.'s sons, Chris and Casey, also got involved with the company as did Fred Sr.'s son, Fred Jr.

In 1968 Kamaka and Sons incorporated and then became "Kamaka Hawaii, Inc." After retiring from the Army in 1972, Fred Sr. joined the business as its general manager. Along the way, Sam Jr.'s sons, Chris and Casey, also got involved with the company as did Fred Sr.'s son, Fred Jr.
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The guiding philosophy at Kamaka Hawaii has always been the candid, but sensible advice handed down from Sam Sr. to sons "If you make instruments and use the family name, don't make junk," he said.

The guiding philosophy at Kamaka Hawaii has always been the candid, but sensible advice handed down from Sam Sr. to sons "If you make instruments and use the family name, don't make junk," he said.
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Since 1916, Kamaka Hawaii, Inc. has prided itself on producing only ukuleles of the finest quality -- durable, exquisite instruments that improve with age.

Since 1916, Kamaka Hawaii, Inc. has prided itself on producing only ukuleles of the finest quality -- durable, exquisite instruments that improve with age.
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The company's longevity shows its commitment to both customer and employee alike, and reflects other important values as well.

The company's longevity shows its commitment to both customer and employee alike, and reflects other important values as well.
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The Kamaka family extends their aloha and gratitude to all who have supported them over the years, and they hope you like playing your Kamaka ukulele as much as they liked making it for you!

The Kamaka family extends their aloha and gratitude to all who have supported them over the years, and they hope you like playing your Kamaka ukulele as much as they liked making it for you!
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When Sam Kamaka first began making ukuleles in 1916, Hawaii was still a Territory. Early Kamaka ukulele labels bore the letters "T.H." to show they were made in the Territory of Hawaii.

When Sam Kamaka first began making ukuleles in 1916, Hawaii was still a Territory. Early Kamaka ukulele labels bore the letters "T.H." to show they were made in the Territory of Hawaii.
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Fun-fact: One of Sam Jr.'s favorite ukuleles is the sweet-sounding, melodic 6-string he made for himself. According to reliable sources at a recent Washington State reunion, Sam refused to share his ukulele with anyone.

Fun-fact: One of Sam Jr.'s favorite ukuleles is the sweet-sounding, melodic 6-string he made for himself. According to reliable sources at a recent Washington State reunion, Sam refused to share his ukulele with anyone.
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Jake Shimabukuro and LT Smooth stopped by the shop to jam a few tunes! Mahalo guys! #kamakahawaii #kamakaukulele #hawaiianukulele #oahuhawaii @ Kamaka Hawaii instagram.com/p/CnR_11kJJxN/…