LANIKAI EXPANDS HAWAIIAN BUILT UKULELE LINE
By HC News |
GLEN ALLEN, VA – Lanikai Ukuleles has announced the newest expansion of their “Makau” line of solid wood ukuleles that are made by hand in Honolulu, HI. The “Makapu’u” and “Manana,” two chambered body acoustic/electric ukuleles are the first instruments of their kind to be introduced into regular production in Hawaii. The Makapu’u features a solid Mahogany neck and chambered tenor body with a solid Koa wood top, solid Rosewood fingerboard, and a piezo pickup with volume knob. The Manana bears the same features but features a solid Hawaiian Mango top.
This new series of high end, USA made ukuleles from Lanikai, first announced earlier in 2014 to critical acclaim and soaring demand, marks the company as the first major mainland uke brand to begin full Hawaiian production
“We strive to create performance-ready instruments for the serious ukulele player and are excited to introduce these stage ready models that were hand made in our Hawaiian facility,” said Lanikai Product Manager Leon Lewis “
The new Lanikai Makau Series models will launch at Winter NAMM 2015 and will begin shipping shortly thereafter. The Solid Koa top Makapu’u retails for $1375, and the Solid Mango top for $1299.
For more information, please visit http://www.lanikaiukuleles.com
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